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My Top 5 Strains
The advancement of the cannabis legalization front has been making amazing strides over the last decade. With these achievements, we see a whole new generation of enthusiasts who know little, if anything, about the struggle of prohibition. Having used cannabis for 20 years, only recently have I had the luxury of knowing the name, type, and quality of my medicine before I get it. And do not even get me started on the various delivery techniques that are available today. From traditional smoking to concentrates, there are so many ways to take your medication these days that it can seem a bit confusing to a newcomer (or an old schooler). If you find yourself having difficulty with this, don't worry! There are many creators on YouTube that you can check out to get your cannabis education. So without further delay, here is an old time stoner's list of newly discovered favorites!
By Nate A8 years ago in Potent
Why Girls Who Smoke Weed Make Perfect Girlfriends
Back when I actually actively dated "the traditional way" for a potential spouse, I used to hear that my marijuana love was not a good thing. In fact, some called it a total dealbreaker — even when the guy himself was a smoker!
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
Shrooming in Vegas
It was 8 o'clock in the morning on a Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. I was visiting with some friends and family to support my sister in a National Cheer Competition, and was recovering from a long night of drinks of booze and weed to celebrate my sister winning.
By Luke S. Thompson8 years ago in Potent
Caught
I was 17 years old and worked my butt off at school. I had a reasonable GPA (3.0) and worked part time at a local restaurant. After a year of working there I started smoking marijuana with one of my coworkers. We would smoke in the fridge, restrooms, the back(outside). Being that we would smoke wax out of a pen made it a lot easier to do so; we were always high on the job. It made our jobs much more enjoyable.
By Luz8 years ago in Potent
Underrated Benefits of Medical Cannabis
When you're chronically ill, and weighing your treatment options you often do research and try to paint yourself a realistic picture. You want to hope, but you don't dare; not until all the facts are present and accounted for. When I started research on medical cannabis, I was skeptical–maybe even cynical. I had already tried so many snake oils for pain management and I was tired of being jerked around. What I found when using medical cannabis, is that not only did it help me with my pain, my appetite, and increase my quality of life, I also realized that there were a few underrated benefits no one talks about enough:
By RD Cobiskey8 years ago in Potent
How to Fix Your High Cannabis Tolerance
Cannabis is a wonderful herb that has a lot of awesome medical benefits. That's why so many people are attending pro-marijuana rallies and why many states are beginning to unroll plans to legalize weed completely for citizens.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Potent
Want to Smoke at Work? Be an Artist
First, I would like to note that I am not here to argue the legality of weed in the work place. I am very much an advocate of both medical and recreational marijuana. That being said, there are definitely a few career paths in which you should not be smoking at work. For example, a surgeon should not be getting high to operate. One minor slip-up could lead to the loss of another human being. However, if a cook at McDonald's is stoned, the worst that could happen would be an error in my meal. Although that's annoying, I'll survive. So, the question to be asked is, "What job allows you to be stoned and productive?" And no, I am not talking about bud trimming at a dispensary. I am talking about art.
By Luke S. Thompson8 years ago in Potent
What Is CBD Oil Used For?
In a world rife with cannabis and the leniency of its usage now growing ever steadier into the future, many are questioning the necessity of CBD oil in line with its globally known counterpart, THC. More of us are begging for answers to questions, such as: what is it? How does it work? What benefits, or side effects, come from its continued use? And, how much of a difference does it really have from the more popular form of marijuana, if any?
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Potent
How to Confidently Go into a Clinic
Dispensaries make stoners act like kids in a candy store: wide-eyed and ready to go crazy. Clinic bud is almost always better from street weed, which is why they will charge you more for the good stuff. Many smokers are missing out on some good product because the clinic seems too intimidating, but trust me, after a while it's like walking through your front door. If it is your first time, there is some easy prep you can do to make it seem much less like a mission and more like what you look forward to all week.
By Daisy8 years ago in Potent
Let's Just Legalise It Already
I live in the UK, and here we have absolutely no legal method of smoking cannabis. Now, I'm not here trying to legalise it completely, because recreational smoking in large quantities can really be damaging to you — for example, making mental health conditions worse, and specific symptoms can be exacerbated, like paranoia. However, its use as a treatment of various medical conditions like glaucoma and Parkinson's disease is widely accepted in places like California. We've all seen a video or two of someone with Parkinson's having an uncontrollable fit of shaking. Their carer somehow administers medical marijuana, and the fit ends in minutes. It's miraculous to watch, so imagine being the person it's helping — it must feel incredible to get that level of relief so quickly.
By SR James8 years ago in Potent
People-Watching at a Dispensary
Since I was a kid, I have always enjoyed watching people around me. Whether it's at the local Wal-Mart, the park, or even at school. For some reason, I have been entertained by seeing other people live their lives. Sometimes it makes me laugh, sometimes it makes me sad, and other times all I can do is think, "What the hell is this guy doing?"
By Luke S. Thompson8 years ago in Potent
Ice Cubes in Your Bong: Yes or No?
Today, many bongs, ornate or basic, are equipped with little glass ice catchers just above the beaker. Putting ice in a bong can cancel out some of the heat from the smoke, making your rip much smoother and less painful.
By Daisy8 years ago in Potent