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Becca Nichols Derek J. Connor Dr. Aseem Sappal Dustin Amato Jason Sturtsman Mindi Griffiths Sharon Letts Stephanie Annis
Danielle Vitale-O’Brien Dragonfly Earth Medicine Dr. Kit Hopper Stone Miggy Fourtwenty Pamela Jayne Shelly Berkowitz The Happy Chef
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Green Life Productions
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Essential Health
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Human Solution
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Cannabis Pharmacy
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Tokin’ With the Infamous
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Grow
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Bet It All on Green
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Stand Up for Cannabis
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Interview with Tim Blake
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Legal
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Business Spotlight
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The Happy Chef
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Skate Scene
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Oaksterdam University
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Editor’s Note As our medical marijuana program progresses, the patients of Nevada have grown concerned. Questioning when our local dispensaries will have a variety of product and be fully stocked, many patients have been hesitant to shell out the money to purchase their medicine. I would be foolish to say that there are no faults in this program but, as Nevada lawmakers strive to uphold the highest standards possible, we as patients must be receptive to the changes. Our medicine will cost more, but the quality will be better and some dispensaries are formulating programs to assist low-income patients. We have no concentrates currently available, but we will see some very soon. According to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 11,406 patients currently hold medical marijuana cards in Nevada. Of those, 7,854 cardholders are right here in Clark County. The bulk of cardholders range in age from 25 to 64 and many recommendations have been given to people that are treating things such as cancer, AIDS and epilepsy. We
have an abundance of sick people in Nevada and they are in need of immediate assistance. It is now up to the licensed dispensaries, production companies and cultivation facilities to step up and service the patients. We have but one hope, that the dispensaries will not lose focus of local patients as they prepare to rake in the profits from visiting tourists. In the coming months, we will continue to bring local dispensary, cultivation and production highlights and information to our readers. We will give you a peek into where your medicine comes from and from which dispensaries it is available. We will compare strains, pricing and availability of product so that you can stay informed. For those of you that area already shopping the local dispensaries, we welcome your comments and suggestions to pass along. We are all in this together and as more facilities open, patients will soon have quite a variety of medicine to choose from.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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NEVADA CERTIFIED MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES EUPHORIA WELLNESS 7780 S. Jones Blvd, Las Vegas (702) 960-7200 www.euphoriawellnessnv.com LAS VEGAS RELEAF 2242 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, (702) 209-2400 www.LasVegasReleaf.com INYO FINE CANNABIS DISPENSARY 2520 Maryland Pkwy #2, Las Vegas (702) 707-8888, www.InyoLasVegas.com NEVADA WELLNESS CENTER 3200 S. Valley View, Las Vegas (702) 470-2077 www.nvwellnessctr.com SILVER STATE RELIEF 175 East Greg St, Sparks www.SilverStateRelief.com SIERRA WELLNESS CONNECTION: 1605 East 2nd St, Ste 103, Reno www.SierraWellnessConnection.com
MIXER’S AND EVENTS CLASSES IN: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE PLANT, PATIENT SAFETY, COOKING WITH CANNABIS, CULTIVATION, AND MORE.
Resources
PATIENT SUPPORT & INFORMATION: WECAN: Wellness Education Cannabis Advocates of Nevada, Meetup.com/WeCan702/ is free to join and provides a platform for people to post and discuss ideas in a controlled environment, www.WeCan702.org or https://www.facebook.com/wecan702.
LAS VEGAS NORML: The world’s largest organization working to reform marijuana laws. Membership: www. lasvegasnorml.com/membership, Information: www. lasvegasnorml.com, Contact: staff@lasvegasnorml. com. LAS VEGAS CANNABIS INFO CENTER: Provides referrals for all your cannabis needs including doctors, lawyers, legal dispensaries and classes. LVCIC also provides on-site classrooms and studio where the patient’s privacy is their priority, (702) 761-6770, www. lvcic.com, www.CannabisCafeTV.com.
Have a company, organization or website that could benefit medical marijuana patients? Email your info to editor@vegascannabismag.com.
private informational and educational medical cannabis consultation with a certified cannabis registered nurse of the ACNA in Nevada and United States. (406)7482624, www.AskNurseJuhlzie.com. ATTORNEYS: AMANDA CONNOR: Connor & Connor PLLC, provides legal services to medical marijuana patients and medical marijuana businesses, 2450 St. Rose Pkwy, Ste 120 A, Henderson, NV, www.connorpllc.com, (702) 750-9139.
INSURANCE: LP INSURANCE: Jane Anthony, www.LPIns.net, 8925 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89148, (702) 3659800.
SILVER STATE RELIEF: 175 East Greg St, Sparks, NV 89431, www.SilverStateRelief.com.
COMPASSION AWARENESS PROJECT: Discounted medical marijuana license program, monthly meetings, workshops (HIPPA compliance, CPR, cultivation), information on accessing medicine, www. CompassionAwarenessProject.org, (702) 335-0020.
GROW: GREENSPOT HYDROPONICS: 3355 W. Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, (702) 463-6000, Open Mon-Fri, 10am-7pm and Sat 10am-6pm.
DOCTORS: ULTIMATE “U” MEDICAL: Medical recommendations and renewals, office assists with every step of the medical marijuana process, 8660 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89117, (702) 3539777, www.ultimateumedical.com. GETTING LEGAL: No medical records required, 99% approval rate. Pay just one low price and they take care of the process for you, 2619 W. Charleston Blvd, #100, Las Vegas, NV 89102, (702) 979-9999, www. GettingLegal.com. LAS VEGAS MEDICAL MARIJUANA CONSULTANTS: Visit any Diversity location or call (702) 313-7273 for more information, www.LVMMC. com. KARMA HOLISTIC HEALTH FOUNDATION: 9111 W. Russell Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas, NV 89148, (702) 388-1119, www.khhf.org.. GOLDSMITH HEALTHCARE LTD: 5375 S. Ft. Apache, Las Vegas, NV 89148, (702) 425-5191. DR. GREEN RELIEF: Affordable evaluations, $80 with medical records, $125 without medical records, (702) 707-2375, drgreenrelief.com NURSES: ASK NURSE JUHLZIE: Schedule a personal &
INYO FINE CANNABIS DISPENSARY: 2520 Maryland Pkwy #2, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 707-8888, Open M-Sat 10am-8pm & Sun 11am-5pm, www. InyoLasVegas.com. NEVADA WELLNESS CENTER: 3200 S. Valley View, Las Vegas, NV 89102, (702) 470-2077, Open M-Sun 10am-8pm, www.nvwellnessctr.com.
KAERCHER INSURANCE: Karen Canton, www. kaercherinsurance.com, 9555 Hillwood Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas, NV 89134, (702) 304-7891.
NEVADA MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM: For information about obtaining your Nevada Medical Marijuana card visit http://health.nv.gov/ medicalmarijuana.htm.
LAS VEGAS RELEAF:2242 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, (702) 209-2400, www.LasVegasReleaf.com.
CHRISTOPHER TILMAN: Tilman Law Office, 1211 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104, (702) 2144214, www.christophertilman.com.
THE HUMAN SOLUTION LAS VEGAS CHAPTER: Grassroots network of people that support each other through the trials faced as cannabis consumers. Working to educate the public and end prohibition, www.facebook.com/pages/The-Human-Solution-LasVegas-Chapter.
COMPASSION NEVADA CONSULTING: Assistance with obtaining a Nevada medical marijuana card, 2800 S. Highland Dr, Las Vegas, NV, (702) 506-6379.
DISPENSARIES: EUPHORIA WELLNESS: 7780 S. Jones Blvd, (702) 960-7200, www.euphoriawellnessnv.com.
PREMIERE DISPENSARY INSURANCE: (855) 5072622, www.premieredispensaryinsurance.com.
MEDIGROW NV: Professional cultivation education, (702) 606-9059, www.MediGrowNV.com. Also provides in home grow consultations. AAA INDOOR GARDEN: 2 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102, (702) 450-4769, www. vegasindoorgarden.com. BEST HYDROPONIC SUPPLY: 6818 W. Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89108, (702) 750-9300, www. besthydroponicsupply.com. ADVANCED GARDENS HYDROPONICS: Two locations: 7850 S. Dean Martin Dr, #506, Las Vegas, NV 89139 and 3111 S. Valley View, Ste. V-103, Las Vegas, NV 89102, www.aghydro.com, (702) 247-4769. EDUCATION: CANNABIS TRAINING INSTITUTE: All courses are available online. In-person training and group discounts are also available, www. cannabistraininginstitute, (206) 293-8112. OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY: Coming soon to Las Vegas, www.oaksterdamuniversity.com, (510) 2511544. NURSE JUHLZIE: Book a Certified Cannabis Registered Nurse for your next training event for your organization. providing nursing-based information and educational services for patients, organizations, medical professionals, and corporations, (406)7482624, www.AskNurseJuhlzie.com. WEBSITES: www.lvmmn.com www.allbud.com www.mpp.org www.norml.org www.420insight.com
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www.leafly.com www.safeaccessnow.org www.Parents4Pot.org www.AskNurseJuhlzie.com www.open4cannabis.com
SIERRA WELLNESS CONNECTION: 1605 East 2nd St, Ste 103, Reno, NV 89502, www. SierraWellnessConnection.com. THE OASIS DISPENSARY: Coming Soon, 1800 Industrial Rd, #180, Las Vegas, NV 89102, (702) 4202405, www.TheOasisDispensary.com. MEDIZIN: Coming soon, www.medizinlv.com. LABS: DIGIPATH LABS: (702) 209-2429, info@digipath.com, www.digipathlabs.com. CULTIVATION: GREEN THERAPEUTICS: Coming soon, www. GTNevada.com. GREEN LIFE PRODUCTIONS: Sustainable, organic, cannabis cultivation, located in Pahrump, NV, www. GreenLifeProduction.com. EVERGREEN ORGANIX: Cultivation & production, (702) 550-4855, www.evergreenorganix.com
Nevada Medical Marijuana Program Statistics Number of Patients Currently Holding Medical Cards: 11,406 Current Cardholder Conditions: Cachexia 356 Cancer 550 Glaucoma 215 HIV/AIDS 98 Severe Nausea 1,356 Severe Pain 10,169 Seizures 368 Muscle Spasms 2,866 Number of Current Cardholders by Age Group: Under 18 years of age 22 18-20 years of age 153 21-24 years of age 473 25-34 years of age 2,042 35-44 years of age 2,093 45-54 years of age 2,317 55-64 years of age 2,704 65 years of age or older 1,599 (Statistics as of 9/30/15 as stated on the Nevada Divison of Public & Behavioral Health website)
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W.E.C.A.N. 702 PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP: 2nd Saturday of the month, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, 4550 S Maryland Pkwy Ste A, Las Vegas, NV 89119 and 3rd Saturday of the month, 1440 E Highway 372, Pahrump, NV, for patients, caregivers and those that are curious about becoming a patient. “WHAT IF CANNABIS CURED CANCER”: Movie screening, 4th Thursday of each month at Herbally Grounded, 4440 W. Charleston Blvd, 7pm, www.cannabiscures.org. 2ND ANNUAL DANKSGIVING WEEKEND POTLUCK: 11/28, 12-6pm, 6490 W. Desert Inn, FREE event for patients & caregivers, bring a dish to share, www.wecan702.org/danksgiving. MARIJUANA BUSINESS CONFERENCE AND EXPO LAS VEGAS 2015: 11/11-11/13, Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino, 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada, mjbizconference.com. CONNORS FALL FARMERS MARKET: The District at Green Valley Ranch, Thursdays 4pm-8pm, 2240 Village Walk Drive, Henderson, NV 89052, www. connorsfarmersmarket.com. DOWNTOWN 3RD FARMERS MARKET: Fridays 9am-2pm, 300 East Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101, www.Downtown3rdfarmersmarket.com. DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN FARMERS MARKET IN THE PAVILION: Saturdays 9am-2pm, 2070 Park Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135, www. downtownsummerlin.com/event. HEMPCON CUP FINALS 2015 SAN BERNADINO: 11/6-11/8, NOS
Events Center, 689 S E St, San Bernardino, California, hempcon.com/ showsSanBernardino.html. HIGH TIMES CANNABIS CUP JAMAICA 2015: 11/12-11/15, Negril, Jamaica, cannabiscup.com/jamaica. THE EMERALD CUP: 12/12-12/13, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA, theemeraldcup.com. WOMEN GROW LAS VEGAS: 11/5, 6-8pm, order tickets online at eventbrite. com/e/women-grow-las-vegasnovember-signature-networking-eventtickets-19107483999, $25. COMMUNITY OASIS FIRST FRIDAY: 11/6 & 12/4, 6-10pm, local artist exhibit, medical cannabis info & pre-registration for soft opening of The Oasis Dispensary, 1800 Industrial Rd, #102, Las Vegas. TERP WARS: 11/14, Los Angeles, for tickets or more info www.terpwars.com. NITRO CIRCUS LIVE: 11/21, MGM Grand Hotel, 8pm, www.mgmgrand. com. MAC MILLER: 11/17, Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, www. brooklynbowl.com. DIZZY WRIGHT WITH JARREN BENTON & DJ HOPPA: 11/20, Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, www.brooklynbowl.com. GORILLA RADIO 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Glass blowing, music, art, food, raffles and more, Sunday 11/15, 6-10pm, 4225 S Eastern Ave #5, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
Medical Cannabis: Calming the Crazy Bitch (Part 1) Only Women Bleed By Sharon Letts
Menopause snuck up on me. I was still reveling in the fact that my periods were a thing of the past, dreaming of wanton sex on the kitchen counter with no thought of pausing for birth control, when the crying jags began. We never made it to the kitchen counter. My partner was at a complete loss and then the mood swings came. The demeaning descriptor, “crazy bitch” comes to mind. My partner (now my ex) was no angel, but honestly, there is nary a literate male comparative for the beast I became. As if the emotional roller coaster wasn’t enough, the physiological aspects of the up to 85 possible symptoms (some lasting up to 15 years) were enough to ensure that the many endless crying jags continued.
Raging Hormones: The Ride of Your Life
Burned for Less
Hallucinations caused by food poisoning via moldy loaves of rye led to the infamous Salem Witch Hunts and subsequent trials lasting more than a year, from the top of 1692 to mid-1693 in the Massachusetts colony. Literal gossip spread the infectious bullying to Europe, where women were accused and abused regularly for the slightest variation from the norms of society. One favored theory of those hunted is the women targeted for heathens were, for the most part, hormonal. Adolescent girls, young women in their 20s, and menopausal Crones were all said to exhibit signs of Satan’s influence (ask my ex). As a once strong and independent woman I found myself sobbing at the side of the road, overcome with empathy for strangers in need; my once confident demeanor slipping into worthlessness at the slightest critique; and my temper flared hotly in defense of the smallest cause – right or wrong. It’s as if everything I learned in kindergarten to get along in this world was thrown out the emotional window, with no net, and my playmates were left standing there, stunned.
Hormones are fragile things and women are ruled by them. At sixteen smoking pot put an end to the pain of menstrual cramps and gave me clarity, but I never gave the plant the kudos deserved for keeping young, hormonal depression at bay until I needed it for Hypothyroid Disease combined with Menopause.
Without proper discussion and education the average woman in her late 40s to early 50s often slides into the event in ignorance, shrugging symptoms off with relationships lost, partners frustrated and distant; and once again, a once seemingly normal woman is burned at the stake for naught.
When emotion rises up in a man’s throat a tantrum can ensue; when a woman feels that painful lump, she breaks down and cries. It has nothing to do with strength, it’s purely physiological. Women release toxins with tears, a much needed process preceded by generations of misunderstanding, shame, and, subsequently, a fear of tears for many men.
Environmental Epidemic
Yes, a raging hormonal woman can be just as abusive and unreasonable as a testosterone driven man, but our letting go in hormonal rage often comes from a place shushed for decades, after suffering in silence for physiological and emotional issues we barely understand ourselves.
Menopause nearing 50 only irritated a 1999 diagnosis of Hypothyroid Disease at 40, but I had no idea what I was facing until it was upon me. A bow-tie-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, the thyroid influences every cell and organ in the body, while controlling metabolism, growth and maturation. It’s an on-demand gland, releasing hormones into the blood stream, as needed. At the time I was diagnosed just eight percent of all women in the U.S. were diagnosed with the disease. Today the stats reflect upwards of fifty percent of
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American women suffering from a list of up to 35 symptoms. With nearly 60 percent of all suffers not realizing they are sick, with the end result an inundation of prescription meds given for myriad, random symptoms that seem to come and go as they please. Hypothyroidism slows metabolism causing fatigue, a slowed metabolism leading to weight gain, a black cloud of depression, and multiple symptoms similar to menopause. Combined with menopause, it creates a double threat that increases the severity of the combined symptoms. The cause of thyroid disease is sketchy but theories lead to environmental issues, such as fluoride in water depleting natural iodine needed to function; and heavy metals and toxins released to our air and added to our food supply since the 1940s, via “good living through science.” Prior to diagnosis I had gained upwards of 50 pounds and began suffering from lower back pain brought on by an auto accident, irritated by the extra pounds. Pain killers were added to a cocktail of prescription meds treating each symptom until nothing worked. My life became my illness and at the age of 40 I became another middleaged, overweight, unwell client of big pharma.
Double Duty Disorders
The dual diagnosis has been called an epidemic in the Boomer Generation (those born between 1946 and 1964), with emotional issues often misdiagnosed as bipolar, clinical depression, mania, and worse. Knee deep in menopause, my prescribed thyroid medication, Synthroid, had become ineffective and yet another pill, Cytomel, was added. I had taken it before but it wasn’t always covered by insurance and was a bank breaker at $150 for a 30-day supply. Then mania set in, complete with panic attacks never experienced prior, and I reread the warning label... “Not to be used as a weight loss aid.” This told me big pharma was reducing me to a speed junkie, accelerating the rate of hormones sent into my body synthetically in an effort to increase my metabolism, wreaking havoc with my body in the process. And I was not
getting better, I was getting worse.
Mother’s Little Helper
Personal problems escalated, blatant infidelity was thrown in my face and my bullshit meter hit the roof. Things were thrown, doors were slammed and I crashed into a sea of prescription pills, despair, and suicide – or at least an attempt with my little bottle of Valium ironically added to my pharmacopeia in an effort to help me reduce anxiety. Otherwise known as the “chill pill,” Valium was developed in 1963 and was an instant hit with women, treating anxiety and the many un-pleasantries of life, inspiring Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones to pen “Mothers Little Helper” with Keith Richards in 1965. Kids are different today, I hear every mother say Mother needs something today to calm her down And though she’s not really ill, there’s a little yellow pill She goes running for the shelter
Medical of a mother’s little helper And it helps her on her way, gets her through her busy day And if you take more of those you will get an overdose No more running for the shelter of a mother’s little helper They just helped you on your way through your busy dying day Used in rehab centers around the world, Valium mimics alcohol. What this means is, if you have a prescription it’s perfectly acceptable to take your chill pill any time of day - no need to hide Kahlua in the morning coffee. By 1982 the world was hip to the hype, with actress Jill Clayburgh popping up to nine a day as documentary filmmaker Barbara Gordon in docudrama, “I’m Dancing as Fast as I can,” the Valium version of Hubert Selby’s “Requiem for a Dream.” I ended up in a lock-down facility in the middle of the night, sobbing, wishing I were
dead; a shoe box full of prescription meds I dutifully took daily at my proverbial side, with an inaccurate diagnosis of “Bipolar” on my psychological record. There was no mention of the many menopause symptoms I was suffering through, no mention of the condition of my thyroid or the combination thereof; and no discussion of the subsequent laundry list of medications taken, let alone the possible emotional melt-down ramifications thereof. I was nothing more than another crazy bitch who wanted to kill herself in a sea of highs and lows. Next installment: Cannabis: Calming the Crazy Bitch (Part 2) Sharon Letts started in this world as a gardener, ended up a writer/producer, and continues to advocate for the freedom to garden every seed bearing plant. You can find her on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter @lettsgarden.
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Green Life Productions, featured on this month’s cover is just one of a small handful of cultivation facilities currently up and running. We had a few questions for them and here is what they had to say. VCM: Where is Green Life Productions located? GLP: Pahrump, NV VCM: Tell us about your staff, any locals? GLP: Owners and staff are all locals, though we did hire several out of state consultants specializing in permaculture, lighting and HVAC who’ve helped us apply new innovative ideas to the industry. VCM: Are any members of your team also patients? GLP: Owner, co-founder, and lead cultivator Steve Cantwell has been a patient for years and primarily uses cannabis for pain relief. Steve is an MMA fighter and former WEC Champion who chose cannabis over pain pills years ago as a professional fighter. VCM: Would Steve Cantwell like to Stand Up for Cannabis next month in a public service announcement for Vegas Cannabis Magazine? GLP: He would love to. VCM: You have unique packaging. What is the reason for using glass jars? GLP: We put so much time and effort into these beautiful flowers, with everything being done by hand. We use the glass jar as part of our curing process to preserve the cannabinoids, terpenes and aesthetic value of this medicinal plant. We hope to one day set up a recycling program where we can collect and reuse the jars. VCM: How have the lab regulations affected you? GLP: Regulations and testing have really had no effect on our processes. We encourage testing and state regulations that help ensure safe clean medicine for patients. VCM: Is your facility growing organically? GLP: We have a unique growing style that uses permaculture ethics and design principles to maximize the benefits of our organic notill living soil systems. Our growing style is beyond organic using biology versus chemistry with no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers needed, taking into consideration not only the health of the patient but that of our planet as well. VCM: What sets your facility apart from others? GLP: It’s what sets us apart from others that we hope to share the most. Our goal is to best serve our community by cultivating cannabis in the most ecological, economical and socially responsible way possible. We model nature, building sustainable regenerative systems that reduce waste and energy consumption making sure the benefits of our cannabis go further than just medicating. VCM: What top 3 strains do you offer? GLP: We are still sorting through our genetic stock based on recent patient demand and testing results. Currently we offer Lavender, Strawberry Cough and Fire Alien Kush which are three great examples of an indica, sativa and hybrid. VCM: Are any of the strains you offer your own genetics? GLP: We work to create the best strains possible for patients. Through breeding projects and collaborative marketing efforts, Green Life Productions is always pushing the genetic envelope. VCM: Are you supplying all of our open dispensaries? GLP: You may currently find our products at Inyo Fine Cannabis Dispensary, Las Vegas Releaf and Nevada Wellness Center. VCM: Thank you for your time and for providing quality medicine for the patients of Las Vegas. We look forward to a behind-the-scenes look at your cultivation facility very soon. GLP: Absolutely. We appreciate you as well. For more information about Green Life Productions, please visit www.GreenLifeProduction.com. Photo: Blue Kush By: Nick Moore
Essential Health: The Other Oils The Gift of Frankincense By: Shelly Berkowitz
Reflexologist & Holistic Health Counselor An essential oil is something you can extract from a plant. The potency and efficacy of whatever part of the plant that is sourced, is also extremely important, depending upon what the essential oil will be used on or for. Pharmaceuticals (pills) are the chemically mimicked forms of what plants already do naturally. Did you know that if plants are properly extracted from their indigenous surroundings, they can be sometimes even more potent than the chemically mimicked form? Also, when you go to where a plant is originally from, and grab the most potent part of the plant on-site, you get something that your body actually knows what to do with. So let me see here, something to help your body, without side effects. Something that could potentially only take one drop. Hmmm. This was a new thought process for me! I was taught to just take a pill. One hundred years ago, many countries
around the world, including the United States, used various essential oils instead of many medications. Many countries around the world still do. The introduction of pharmaceuticals in the 21st century have become something that the American public have learned to rely on. Did you know that the USA is now number one in prescription medication usage? We also lead the world in chemically altering our children. It is reported by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) that 52 million people in the USA, over the age of 12, have used prescription drugs nonmedically in their lifetime. If you are one of those many million that take pills every day, do you also have to take pills or other things for the side effects? There are very potent medicinal-grade essential oils on the market and they can be used for many things like allergic reactions, healthier lung and liver function, help with pain relief, intestinal issues, hair stimulation, fungus relief and the list goes on and on…with no side effects. If you’ve ever damaged your skin, have you ever thought to use something natural? How about cleaning your house or diapering your baby? The chemical intake doesn’t just stop with the pills we take. We are also overloaded with chemicals in our homes. Just think about it. I actually started my journey of using essential oils years ago and then by happenstance, started working in a local pharmacy. Casually watching all of the pills people were taking every day, I personally started using very good, medicinal grade oils and loved them. They worked for so many things in my life and made me feel good in my brain and in my heart. I now use them every day and my life and health has never been better.
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In the coming months, I will introduce you to
some of the essential oils that I use most often. This month, let’s take a look at Frankincense which is one amazing oil! Renowned as one of the most prized and precious essential oils, Frankincense has extraordinary health benefits. In addition to its notoriety in the New Testament, the Babylonians and Assyrians would burn Frankincense in religious ceremonies and the ancient Egyptians used Frankincense resin for everything from perfume to salves for soothing skin. This centuriesold knowledge contributes to the modern uses of Frankincense today. It’s soothing and beautifying properties are used to rejuvenate skin and reduce the appearance of imperfections. As the king of oils, Frankincense is known to support healthy cellular function. When inhaled or diffused, Frankincense promotes feelings of peace, relaxation, satisfaction, and overall wellness. It’s precious oils are literally sourced from a tree in the middle of an arid, hot desert climate, the boswellia carterii or boswellia sacara, and are naturally found in desolate places like Somalia and Jordan. The tree requires little soil and water and is believed to be very helpful in transmitting messages to the limbic system. When inhaled, it’s been shown to help with high blood pressure and reduce heart rates. It is also known to be helpful with anxiety and stress. Studies have demonstrated time and time again how pure Frankincense also helps boost the immune system’s functioning, thus helping prevent illness. In 2012, a study was done in Saarland, Germany that found a chemical compound in Frankincense helped with the killing of cancerous cells, when the body was resistant to chemotherapy. Frankincense also has been known to help with all kinds of skin issues, aids in helping the body to sleep, assists with hormonal balancing, decreases inflammation and pain, and even aids with digestive issues.
The Human Solution International
News from the Front Lines By: Miggy Fourtwenty, Danielle Vitale-O’Brien, Mindi Griffiths & Becca Nichols
PRISON OUTREACH
A special WELCOME HOME, after 32 years of incarceration, from Voices of the Cannabis War to George Martorano; one of the longest serving cannabis prisoners in America. We continue to hold you and your family in our hearts as you transition back into civilian life. This holiday season will be especially wonderful for George, his family, and supporters. Thanksgiving is the family holiday that you either love or hate, but when you’re spending the rest of your life in prison, you have no choice. Such people serving life in prison (death is a higher probability behind bars) for pot are Tom Geers, Michael Thompson, Richard DeLisi, and Ferrell Damon Scott. Tom Geers has already served over 20 years and faces the possibility of dying in prison, due to his declining health. Tom has lost the use of one of his arms during his stay in prison more than likely exacerbated by the lack of sufficient health-care offered. He is locked up for trafficking 3000 pounds of marijuana, or as it’s known in Washington State or any other legal state; transporting retail goods. It is urgent that Tom be released as soon as possible so that he may seek proper medical treatment to better treat his condition. Michael Thompson’s misfortune also began over 20 years ago, when he was arrested and sentenced for selling three pounds of marijuana, an amount the average recreational shop in Washington, Colorado, or Oregon now slings on a daily basis. His punishment has been cruel, but unfortunately, not unusual. Prior to his incarceration, Michael was a humanitarian who worked with troubled youth in his neighborhood. Our next prisoner of the failed drug war is Richard DeLisi, a man who has already lost 27 years of his life and the ability to be a father to his now grown children. Richard DeLisi is an example of how the drug war is splitting up families. All little boys and girls deserve and need a father. Richard’s daughter, Ashley, is currently expecting his next grandchild. Finally, we’d like to bring the case of Ferrell Damon Scott, who was convicted for 1,000 kilograms of marijuana in Texas to your attention. In 23 medical states he would
be called a caregiver, while in our four recreational states, he would be praised as a businessman. Ferrell Damon Scott’s charges are just another horrible representation of our inept, imbalanced judicial system. Releasing these men will never bring back all of the years they have lost. However, it isn’t too late. Their families, friends and advocates from across the nation pray daily for their return to society. One way we let the prisoners and the government know they are not forgotten is by writing letters to them. If you would like to help free these men, please e-mail us at thevoicesofthecannabiswar@gmail.com and we will let you know what you can do to be most effective! This month we ask you write to: Richard DeLisi, Inmate #87624, South Bay Correctional Facility, 600 US Highway 27 S., South Bay, Florida 33493
NATIONAL NEWS
KANSAS - Shona Banda, mother, author of “Live Free or Die”, and longtime Cannabis activist is currently facing the possibility of 30 years in prison for invoking one of her most important human rights, the right to live. Shona’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 16, 2015. Some of her supporters are engaged in intensive outreach with the hopes of filling the courtroom with supporters as well as holding a large rally outside the courthouse. Kyler Carriker of Wichita Kansas beat a 20-year sentence for a murder he did not commit when a jury acquitted him in July, but he was found guilty of a possession with intent to distribute cannabis charge. Although Kyler was initially told he would receive a sentence of three years’ probation with no jail time, the judge added a 60-day sentence. Kyler had requested work release, which the judge denied and has lost his job as a result.
LOCAL NEWS
JAMES PARSONS, former executive director of Medical Cannabis Consultants of Nevada (MCCNV), a federally taxexempt nonprofit which offered advice on how to apply for a state medical marijuana registration card, made referrals to physicians who prescribe marijuana, and showed clients how to cultivate the plant had his day in court to challenge current medical marijuana laws in the state of
Nevada, only to be told he would have to refile his complaint in District Court. The Motion to Dismiss was approved so the case was Dismissed without Prejudice “... because the judge did say that I did in fact state a claim upon which relief may be granted, but as much as she wanted to....she didn’t have the jurisdiction to cover most of the complaint and it’s not in the interest of the courts to chop up a complaint into pieces between the jurisdictions so she dismissed without prejudice.” James has filed his complaint with the District Court. Look for an update on the case that may change Nevada medical marijuana laws for the better next month. TERISA DEMING - Las Vegas resident and medical marijuana cardholder, Terisa Deming, is being prosecuted for doing what the Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Program told her she could legally do grow her own cannabis. Terisa has been charged with 1) Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell (D Felony); 2) Unlawful Possession of Firearm (B Felony); and 3) Possession of Controlled Substance, Marijuana (E Felony). Deming’s jury trial court date is scheduled for March 14, 2016 at 1:00pm. THSI has launched a letter writing campaign in hopes of this case being dropped. If you would like to help Terisa by writing a letter to the District Attorney, please visit The Human Solution International Letter Writing Campaign page on Facebook or email Becca at thsibeccan@gmail.com.
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Cannabis Pharmacy What Are Those Things Called Cannabinoids?
And What Are They Doing In My Marijuana? Part 2: Cannabidiol (CBD) By Dr. Kit, Pharm.D, RPh.
Cannabis is made up of more than 400 known compounds, contained in 18 different classes, which, in varying combinations, result in both the beneficial and side effects of cannabis. Of these classes, the most well-known and most studied are the cannabinoids. Cannabinoids exist not only in cannabis, but are also made by the human body. The human body also has naturallyoccurring receptors that, when activated by cannabinoids, are responsible for the compound’s effects. With the new state-licensed dispensaries in Nevada, medicinal cannabis must be lab-tested to determine the percentage of several different cannabinoids present in each batch of marijuana. In this three-part series, I will explore the effects, side effects, and therapeutic uses for the three most common cannabinoids: delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and cannabinol (CBN), to help you select the best strains and/or cannabis-
containing products to treat your medical condition. In this, the second column of the series, I will discuss cannabidiol (aka CBD). Cannabidiol is created when cannabidiolic acid, (CBDa) is heated (via smoking, vaporizing, or cooking), which converts it to active CBD. Once activated, CBD has several effects, such as anti-epileptic, antiinflammatory, and anti-anxiety properties, to name a few. However, CBD does not have the psychoactive effects (the “high”) that THC does, which makes it more desirable for a wider range of patients, including children and the elderly, who have avoided medical cannabis in the past due to such effects. Cannabis strains high in CBD are useful in treating several diseases. Patients suffering from chronic pain who consume cannabis strains high in CBD may experience decreased inflammation and decreased anxiety. Some strains of CBD have shown promise in treating seizures resistant to other medications, as well as other neurologic disorders. CBD has even been shown to inhibit cancer formation and growth in lung cancer and glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. In addition, CBD has been used to treat bipolar disorder, nausea, Crohn’s disease, PTSD and insomnia. CBD has shown several benefits in a wide variety of disease states.
In addition, unlike THC, CBD has few known side effects, even at high doses. Users are able to adjust their dose as high as they need in order to treat their disease. In fact, CBD can even counteract some of the less-desirable side effects of high levels of THC, such as anxiety and psychosis. And when THC levels in cannabis are low, especially relative to CBD percentages, CBD helps increase the effects of THC. However, CBD may interact with some prescription medications, including other anti-epilepsy drugs, antidepressants, blood thinners, and statins (used to decrease cholesterol). Close monitoring with lab tests, as well as self-monitoring for increased side effects, may be needed when using cannabis while taking these prescription medications until the extent of the drug interactions and effects is known. The most famous strain of high-CBD cannabis is Charlotte’s Web. Originally designed for patients with cancer, this strain was named after a young girl named Charlotte, who suffers from a neurologic condition called Dravet Syndrome, a rare, severe form of epilepsy, which causes multiple daily seizures. After starting therapy with Charlotte’s Web, her seizures decreased from approximately 1200 per month to as few as 2-3 seizures/month. Other examples of strains high in CBD (>4%) include Avidekel, Harlequin, and Cannatonic. High Times and Leafly. com list other high CBD strains for additional treatment options. Medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada list the percentages of CBD in each strain or cannabis-containing product right on the medication label, making it easier for patients to select strains higher in CBD if desired. Next month, I will conclude my three-part series with cannabinol (aka CBN). Learn why this cannabinoid, once a sign of poor quality, is gaining respect in its own right. Dr. Kit, Pharm.D, RPh, is the co-owner of Medigrow, a Nevada grow school, established in 2008. She has also been a licensed, practicing pharmacist in Las Vegas since 2004.
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Peak Phosphorus: Another Reason to Look Towards Plants for Nutrients By: Dragonfly Earth Medicine
Phosphorus is an important building block to all life. It is a mineral that all living things need to be healthy and thriving. Peak phosphorus (only measured in rock phosphate and old guanos) is the time when current measured commercial phosphorus resources will be at their peak for sales and use. Peak phosphorus is supposed to take place in 2030. From that point into the future, this agricultural resource will dwindle until it is gone. Research shows that in the next 50-100 years, the earth will be exhausted of its natural, commercial phosphorus resources. Rock phosphate takes nine billion years to form and 40 more years to completely strip it out of the ground. Rock phosphate cannot be obtained without mining because it is created in a long forming anaerobic environment. The mining process of this mineral composite is ecologically unsustainable and unsafe. Phosphorus leaches easily out of soils and mines and creates toxic water runoff. This seeps into the water table from the mines and farms that use rock phosphate. This runoff creates an unbeneficial/pathogenic environment wherever it pools. Drinking water becomes unsafe and lakes un-swimmable due to the colonization of very harmful blue algae blooms and other pathogenic colonizations. Beneficial microbial life in nature is fragile and the runoff quickly kills this healthy ecosystem which is the building block of balance. Big agriculture teaches farmers how to keep their phosphorus in the ground and postpone the phosphorus peak though lengthy seminars and courses online. None of these “solutions” are a true solution at all. The solution to peak phosphorus
is to quit using it. There are many herbs and plants that contain high amounts of plant-based phosphorus that your cannabis plants can easily uptake. Plants are different than humans in the way that they metabolize food. What is medicinal to us and full of a certain mineral or vitamin cannot be absorbed directly by the plant. It must be digested through microbes to have the same medicinal effect. Using certain plants in an anaerobic culture ferment and then a turning it to an aerobic drench can unlock the phosphorus and all of the other important minerals and vitamins from the raw plants. Using plants to feed your plants is economical and wise. Responsibly wild craft
or grow your own phosphorus rich plants for your cannabis gardens. Soft rock phosphate takes a very long time to break down. Plants can only uptake 15% of the available nutrients in rock phosphate and 85% of it gets washed out before the plants can ever use it. When you feed your garden pre-digested plants, the nutrients are totally and easily absorbed. During flowering, your plants uptake a large amount of phosphorus. Some Kush strains are huge feeders during flowering, so getting the right nutrients is imperative for healthy plants and heavy yields.
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Often, humans are more likely to do something harmful to earth simply because they have not been educated or the healthy option requires a bit more energy and work. Nothing is easier than using a bottled nutrient. But, your flavor and smell profile will be lacking and you will be spending too much money. Why not grow the most medicinal and potent medicine that you can? Using plants will help you to grow the most fragrant, healing flowers possible. Before there was mined soft rock phosphate, there were compost piles (also very high in phosphorus) and weed teas. The soil was full of nutrients and food grown from this soil was rich with beneficial microbes, vitamins and minerals. Unfortunately, our soils are stripped of these nutrients and replenishing them is imperative to being able to grow healthy, nutrient rich plants. If the worldwide concern is not enough phosphorus, then why not look at other sources of phosphorus and a microbial population that helps plants uptake the already available phosphorus in the soil? Adding endomycorrhizae to your soil helps the cannabis plant uptake up to 90% more phosphorus! The spore and eventually tiny tendril like fungi extensions that attach on to healthy roots go in search of available phosphorus to bring to the plant. The endomycorrhizae secretes sugars and enzymes to help breakdown the phosphorus to make it totally absorbable. Making your own nutrients is easy. Dedicate a portion of your greenhouse, indoor or outdoor garden to growing your own nutrients. Sprout your own seeds such as sprout barley, poppy seeds and sunflower seeds for high phosphorus. Closing your gardening loop creates higher immune response and less pathogenic infections. This is true biological intelligence. Feeding your garden a primarily plant based diet, will increase the terpene/resin counts. Flowers, seeds and roots contain the highest amount of phosphorus in any plant. Collect and grow plants that have large
Grow roots, big flowers and plentiful seeds. Sunflowers make great phosphorus rich teas. They grow easily, ferment easily and when they are just drooping (after you have enjoyed their beauty), throw them in the tea barrel for your ladies to enjoy. Your cannabis roots and stalks also have a significant amount of phosphorus. Use last year’s stalks and roots in this year’s flowering brew. Plants High in Phosphorus: Alfalfa, Apple, Asparagus, Banana, Basil, Beetroot, Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Brussels Sprouts, Burdock Root, Capsicum, Cannabis stalks and roots, Caraway, Catnip, Cayenne, Celery, Chervil, Chickweed, Chillies, Cocoa, Comfrey, Dandelion, Fennel, Garlic, Globe Artichoke, Horseradish, Irish Moss, Kelp, Lettuce, Mustard, Parsley, Peas, Pineapple, Potato, Pumpkin seeds, Purslane, Pokeweed, Poppy Seeds, Raspberry, Red Clover, Rhubarb, Rosehip, Rosemary, Sage, Spinach, Strawberry, Sunflower heads, Tomato, Turkey Rhubarb Root, Watercress, White Oak Bark, Wood Betony, Yellow Dock. Use whole plants, fruits, seeds and roots in ferment to unlock valuable phosphorus.
on top of your plants. Allow the sludge to slop right on top of your soil, this adds soil layers and more nutrients that can still be broken down by top soil microbes. Letting go of the idea that all of our nutrients come in a bottle will free you to experiment, be creative and intuitive with your gardens. Let nature be your guide for your indoor and outdoor gardens. Dragonfly Earth Medicine is dedicated to pure organics. Their micronized inoculants of herbs, bacteria, humates, and Endo Mycorrhizae are tried and tested. They believe that pure medicine, means just that. They do not work with synthetics, animal products or fad ingredients. For more information, please visit www.dragonflyearthmedicine.ca.
How to Make a Phosphorus Rich Garden Brew: Collect your plants (list
above) fresh and/or dry. Chop up the plants, add half water and half plant material into a bucket or barrel. Add molasses (1 Tsp. per gallon), a handful of wood ash and several beneficial inoculants (all at 1 Tbsp. per gallon of ferment,) DEM Fat Flowers and Brilliant Black, A-EM (activated effective microorganisms), LAB (lactic acid bacteria), Bokashi, sauerkraut water, miso, kefir, yogurt and 1/4 cup per gallon of worm castings.) These inoculants help break down the plants and create pre-digested nutrients. Stir vigorously and then let set in the bucket, untouched and without a lid for 7 days. You will see a thick white layer of mycelial hyphae on top of the floating herbs. Throw in a Dewey Mister and aerate for 48 hours then drench
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Bet It All On Green Active Listening Skills for Budtenders By: Jason Sturtsman
One of the strongest indicators of expertise a budtender can possess is active listening skills - building rapport, understanding, and trust with the patient. Instead of focusing on “selling” to the patient, the budtender must trust in the patient’s intuition - while providing an informative experience coming from the heart. When a patient feels emotionally connected to a budtender, sales will increase, and this can happen with the active listening skills you will learn in this article.
them frequently getting out of bed. You, the budtender, can say “this 9 Pound Hammer is high in CBN, which will absolutely help you get to sleep and stop you from waking up your spouse.”
tients is labeling emotions which means saying things such as “I see you’re frustrated because we don’t have Blue Dream” or “I see you are upset about the length of the wait.”
Encouragers keep the conversation going and show that you are listening. These include using non-verbal communication
Validation means conveying to the patient that what they say and do matters. Always acknowledge the patient using their name, while smiling and telling them how happy you are to see them at your dispensary. Being non-judgmental is a fundamental skill in helping patients feel validated because they are suffering from pain and may also have some physical ailments.
Restating means occasionally repeating via paraphrasing what the patient has previously stated. For example, a patient stated that they like the “head high” of sativas. You might reply, “Strawberry Cough has that head high you are looking for.” Summarizing is about bringing together all the information the patient provided and restating it back to them. Let’s say a patient tells you about their difficulty sleeping and their spouse being upset about
such as nodding your head and using encouragers such as “that is interesting,” “hmmm,” “tell me more about that,” and “I understand.” Another strategy when dealing with pa-
Mirroring is a nonverbal rapportbuilding communication skill that has you copying some of the same facial expressions and body movements of the patient so that they feel a strong rapport with you. By also mirroring gestures, tone of voice, and talking pace, you help the patient feel connected. However, care must be taken to not mirror a patient’s negative body language, which will result in you giving off a negative vibe. Authenticity is all about doing things from the heart with intention. Creating authentic interactions with patients requires active listening skills, which a budtender must practice on a regular basis. When Nevada and out-of-town patients come to our dispensaries for safe tested medicine, I hope they will feel heard, accepted, and provided with the superior customer service we are known for in Las Vegas. Jason Sturtsman is a Nevada Independent Cannabis Laboratory Advisory Committee Member (ILAC), the Wellness Education Cannabis Advocates of Nevada (WECAN), Vice President and also owner of Healthcare Options for Patients Enterprises (HOPE), a Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Facility, and Manager at Las Vegas Releaf, a local Dispensary. He can be reached at JasonS@wecan702.org for comments or questions.
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By: Stephanie Shehan
An Interview with Emerald Cup Founder, Tim Blake
Next month, the Emerald Cup takes place in Santa Rosa, California. It is, by far, the most educational and medically driven Cup that we have ever taken part in. If there is one Cup that you attend this year, we urge you to make it this one. Recently we had the chance to sit down with Emerald Cup founder Tim Blake to find out more about this awesome event.
dispensary was called “The Mendocino Farmers Collective”. We reopened as Healing Harvest Farms at Area 101 a little over a year ago. We’ve held community oriented events at Area 101 since it opened. Healing Harvest Farms helps promote organic, sustainably grown outdoor cannabis and also helps local farmers find homes for their products.
VCM: Where are you from and when did you first get involved with cannabis?
VCM: How did the Emerald Cup come about and how has it progressed?
TIM: I was born in San Jose California, but my family spent part of each summer in Santa Cruz and we moved there when I started high school. I lived there until I was almost forty. Since then, I’ve lived in Laytonville for the past twenty years. I started using cannabis when I was thirteen years old.
TIM: The Emerald Cup came about because I wanted to celebrate the fall cannabis harvest; similar to the ones I enjoyed at the local county fairs when I was a kid. Like most folks, I really enjoyed taking in the sights, sounds, and smells, while getting a chance to mingle with the local community. The friendly competitions were something I wanted to make available for cannabis farmers. That was the main inspiration. We’ve come a long way from that first Cup, where many people didn’t show up out of fear, and the ones who did were hesitant with some actually wearing masks, and there was paranoia in the air. It was also very exhilarating, knowing we were coming out of the shadows and into the light. Now, to see how far we’ve come is amazing. We had twenty-three entries that first year. Last year we had almost nine hundred! There were no speakers back then. Now we have about a hundred speakers, two stages with panels, and another with workshops. There were only a couple hundred attendees that first year. This year we expect over twenty thousand people to attend the Cup. I never dreamed it would turn into the world-class event it is now. I was only hoping to avoid getting busted that first year!
VCM: I know that you have been a key player in some of the legislation in Northern California, are you actively working on any current laws right now? TIM: I’m a member of the Mendocino Cannabis Policy Council (MCPC). With the recently passed cannabis legislation, local county ordinances are extremely important. Without a local permit you can’t apply for a state license. We’ve been writing an ordinance that we’re going to submit to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors in November. I’ve been heavily involved as an activist in cannabis politics for years starting with producing the Sheriffs Debates at Area 101 eight years ago. VCM: Everything I have read indicates that your farm and the Emerald Cup are family run businesses, can you tell us what family members assist you and what their roles are. TIM: My youngest daughter Taylor has been working beside me for a long time and has co-produced the Cup with me for the past two years. My ex-wife Patty, my daughter Lyndsey, and my cousin have helped out quite a bit over the years also. My brother Dan has chipped in as well during the past few years. The extended Emerald Cup family has been working together throughout the entire evolution of the event. I feel like everyone involved is an important part of the Cup family! VCM: Tell us about Area 101 and the Healing Farms. TIM: I’ve owned Area 101 for over fifteen years. Area 101 is a Spiritual Sanctuary and Event Center for all faiths, devoted to personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. Our first collective
VCM: Many people in Vegas do not understand the importance of organic cannabis nor do they understand the true healing powers, can you enlighten us? TIM: I’ve been pushing for everyone to grow organically since the first Emerald Cup. Anyone who has ever tasted an organic fruit or vegetable and any other organically grown agricultural crop knows the difference between organically grown foods as opposed to the chemically grown garbage that most mainstream farmers produce; and there is no sustenance within a chemically grown product. The big Agribusiness Model using artificial pesticides and nutrients does nothing but harm our bodies, the earth, and all the living entities trying to survive on this planet. I want my kids and grandkids to grow up healthy and to have a chance to avoid all the illnesses and diseases that are ravaging our society. There can be
no compromise on this issue! VCM: Last year you held a cannabis farmer’s market at Healing Harvest. Do you continue to hold them? TIM: We’ve had five cannabis markets at Area 101, starting over a year ago. Our last one was a rousing success, with six-hundred people attending the market. We’ll continue to produce them next year, starting in the late spring. They’re a lot of fun and everyone enjoys them immensely. VCM: What role do you believe cannabis plays in spirituality? And, what do you believe constitutes a cannabis ministry? TIM: Most of us in today’s society are plagued by the challenges of living with so much pressure and a lack of connection to our Creator. Cannabis helps pull the plug on all the stress and pent up frustrations; and it inspires us to look at the world in a more enlightened, positive way. I consider myself to be a minister. Years ago Eddie Lepp, Jack Herer, Roger Christie, Pebbles Trippet, and many other cannabis ministers gathered together and crafted a document that was signed by everyone who attended the small conference. In it we vowed to dedicate our lives to spreading the word of the miraculous wonders of our sacred herb. All of us have done time in jail for our convictions. But none of us have ever given up on continuing forward. Eddie and Roger did serious time defending the right to religious cannabis freedom. VCM: What can attendees look forward to at this year’s Emerald Cup? TIM: Last year was kind of overwhelming, with so many entries and a sold out show on Saturday. This year we’re way ahead of the wave. We’ve had time to take care of all the details we didn’t have time to address last year. There will be many more organic food booths (as you all know, people getting high love great cuisine), we put together many amazing demonstrations, a better musical lineup, and the best speakers we could find. All the fine elements have been dialed in, from more signage to trams that move people, and a much larger footprint to work within. VCM: What type of entries are allowed and what rules must be followed in order to enter? TIM: We’ve included many more competitions over the years. Last year we added an Edibles category, a Topicals category, and we enlarged the CBD aspect of the competition. This year
we’ve added a Solvent-less Rosin contest, along with a Dry Sieve category. We’re also acknowledging the importance of terpenes by having a Terpenes category. Everything must be organic, using only outdoor material. To ensure this we’ve worked out a deal with SC Labs to test every entry for molds and pesticides. Most of the entries are organic, but some are not. Our judges partake in every entry and it’s only fair that they not be subjected to anything that could harm them. The specific rules for each contest are on our website at www.theemeraldcup.com VCM: What sets the Emerald Cup apart from other cannabis events? TIM: When you attend our show, you can see and feel the difference, compared to other cannabis competitions or events. We put almost every dollar we make back into the event, doing our best to provide everyone with the finest, most inspired gathering possible. Our competition is by far the most integrity- based, impartial contest---period! Our contest runs for seven weeks, with the judges only getting a sample and a number; and we don’t give out awards to the highest paid sponsors. All the food is organic, the decorations are handmade, and you can sense the respect we have for our culture and everyone in our industry. We do our best to make everyone comfortable and to feel a part of the Cup family. VCM: Who have been your inspirations along the way? TIM: Inspiring figures for me have been Pebbles Trippet, Jack Herer, Eddie Lepp, Willie Nelson, and all the other outlaws who’ve fought for our rights and access to cannabis, as well as all the cannabis warriors who’ve gone to jail to fight for themselves and everyone else’s access to our medicine. These include the spiritual leaders of our time, Carlos Castenada, Mother Teresa, The Dali Lama, and John Lennon. VCM: Any last words or quotes? TIM: In this day and age people living with true integrity are a rare breed. If everyone acted out of truthfulness, this planet and people living on it would be restored to a natural balance and a peaceful existence. Humans with self- centered egos and a sense of entitlement are causing much pain and suffering globally. Cannabis has been given to us freely by our Creator, to help us push aside many of the selfish thoughts and desires that challenge most of us. Can you imagine what our world would look like if all the world leaders chose to get high before they sat down to negotiate treaties or important matters? Photos By: Kim Sallaway
Legal
PTSD and the Medical Cannabis Law in Nevada By: Derek J. Connor Esq.
As a veteran of the U.S. Navy (who served during the War on Terror), who was raised by a former U.S. Marine (who served in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive), who was raised by a veteran of the U.S. Army (who served during WWII), veterans’ issues are very close to my heart. Our veterans have made the defense of this nation and its people their personal responsibility; we owe them our very lives. Unfortunately, our nation does not have the best record of caring for our veterans after they return home. Many of our veterans have returned from overseas with wounds, some wounds can be seen and others remain just beneath the surface. While care for our veteran’s physical injuries has drastically improved in recent years, effective treatments for mental
injuries such as PTSD remain somewhat less effective. Some veterans have found relief for their physical and mental symptoms through the use of marijuana. Given the current federal prohibition on cannabis, veterans run the risk of being prosecuted by the very nation they swore an oath to defend. Federal law is clear; it is illegal to grow, possess, or distribute marijuana.
Persons suffering from PTSD may not legally be prescribed marijuana as a treatment. Nevertheless, Nevada state law does provide an exemption from state prosecution for certain activities relating
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to marijuana use for medical purposes. Individuals suffering from certain chronic or debilitation conditions can qualify for a medical marijuana patient card under Nevada state law. In 2013, the State of Nevada revised its list of qualifying chronic or debilitating conditions to include PTSD, making it among the first states to approve marijuana as a treatment for PTSD. Therefore, an individual (whether they served in the armed forces or not) who suffers from PTSD, may qualify as a legal Nevada marijuana patient. However, veterans should note that federal law governs the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); as such, they will not recognize marijuana as a legitimate treatment for PTSD or any other condition. Therefore, while you may qualify as a Nevada medical marijuana treatment, veterans who receive their medical care from the VA will not be prescribed or have the cost of their cannabis covered through the VA. Nevada’s medical marijuana laws are complex. It is important to understand your rights as a patient. Therefore, if you have questions, you should contact an attorney that understands Nevada’s medical marijuana laws. Derek J. Connor Esq. is the cofounder of Connor & Connor PLLC along with his wife, Amanda N. Connor Esq. Derek practices primarily in the areas of medical marijuana, civil litigation, business law and criminal defense.
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By: Stephanie Annis
Who is Paul Schloss? My name is Paul Schloss. I am 48 years old and I I grew up in Alaska. I went to school at Washington State University for Business and Communications. For the last twenty years, my main focus has been owning and operating Brooklyn Bagels, we have seven stores here in Nevada. Recently, I sold all of my stores in order to concentrate my efforts on Getting Legal which has gotten busier; and it is now time to go full-time from Bagels to Buds.
What is your business? My business is Getting Legal and we do medical marijuana evaluations for the State; card evaluations. We started three years ago; we have locations in Las Vegas and Henderson. And in the last year I’d say we’ve done about 50% of the cards in all of Clark County. We turn people into patients. We guide them through the process from start to finish. One stop shop; we provide the doctor, we provide all of the state the
My first entry into the medical marijuana industry was in Seattle, Washington from 2010 to 2013; I owned a medical marijuana dispensary on Capitol Hill called the Apothecary. I exited my ownership and daily involvement with that when Washington State went recreational. At that time recreational dispensaries were only available to residents of Washington State. I did not want to give up my Nevada residency since I had my bagel businesses and a few other business going here in Las Vegas.
When did you decide to take an open and public stance on cannabis? My mother had Multiple Myeloma Cancer in 2010; she was originally diagnosed before then but relapsed in 2010. And, we had a problem with her appetite along with a little nausea; a side effect from the chemotherapy. This led me to take more of an open stance. Before that, I was a closet grower and I owned a dispensary up in Seattle, Washington. I exited (Washington) when it became legal because it was for residents only and I was a Nevada resident. So, I ended up in my own back yard with a business helping people obtain their medical cards. At that time, and to this day, I have no interest in getting involved with product sales. I think there are enough people in that arena. I’d rather be on the support side. I also own another business called HydroGrow.com which supplies wholesale grow equipment to the large cultivations.
Which issue facing the industry do you think needs to be addressed? Many areas need to be addressed. Clarity on the Do’s and Don’ts of what cardholder’s rights are needs to be addressed. Also, clarification on what out of state card holders rights are. As a business which assists people in getting their medical marijuana cards, we need to be able to deliver consistent and accurate information. Another issue is illegal delivery services
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versus walk-in dispensaries. The deliveries
have been around much longer and were previously accepted by everyone in the community even though they were operating in a grey market. Normally, the non-licensed delivery services would be referred to as the black market or illegal, but they were not hiding in the shadows, they were out in the open. They advertise on the internet, in magazines and by word of mouth. One of the biggest obstacles of this industry is turning the delivery customers into walk-in customers for the dispensaries. I’ve shopped our local dispensaries and they have a very high caliber product. Very limited, it’s new at this time, so it’s very limited but what is available is top notch.
Which legislative issues should the industry take note of? The biggest issue will be the next big vote, going recreational next November. And at this time it’s up for grabs as to whether it will pass or not. I think it is anyone’s game at this time. We have just started, there are only four dispensaries open. The delivery services, a huge illegal market, is still operating. I think those who oppose legalization will do so based on the weaknesses of the medical marijuana program. The system has been very unorganized since its inception. Up until now, it has been very confusing, very complex. If it does go recreational one must wonder how long it will take and hope that it doesn’t take three years after the vote to get implemented. I think that’s the biggest issue going forward.
Ganja Gravy Ingredients: • 2 cups of Turkey, Chicken, or Vegetable Stock • 1/3 cup of CANNAFLOUR • 2 White Onions (Sliced) • 2 Tbsp of Sage • 1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar • 2 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary (Chopped) • 6 Tbsp of BUDDER • Salt & Pepper to Taste Directions: First, grab a large skillet, set to medium heat, and throw in your BUDDER. Cook at a simmer. Add onions and sauté for about 10 minutes. Throw in the fresh sage and rosemary, then cook another 10 minutes. Add in vinegar. While doing so, slowly add in your CANNAFLOUR and begin whisking. Add in whichever stock you decide to use. Keep whisking until lumps are gone and the sauce begins to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Applying for a Cannabis License By: Dr. Aseem Sappal
I wanted to spend a little time talking about the ins and outs of the application process. As states continue to pass cannabis laws, they are formulating legislation to allow for individuals or groups to apply for cannabis licenses that often are divided into: dispensaries, cultivation centers, testing labs, edibles, and processing facilities, which focus on producing extracts and concentrated cannabis products. What is the first step? Build your team! What separates your application from the next one? Why you? Why your team? The following information is in no way a full proof plan of action or the exact way that it must be, however, putting yourself and your application in the best possible position should be the goal. A few of the criteria that state scorers will look for is your team. Who brings the business experience? Who is the financier? And of course who is the cannabis expert or consultant on your team? You should be able to satisfy those 3 experts at the least. Can you do more? Can you show them your legal advisor, how about a CPA? Do you have a medical advisor on your team and if so, why? The more serious you are and the more that you have put together, the better you position yourself. Have you sought specialized training in this field, if so, where from and do you have a reputable certificate to provide to the state? Let’s cover some obvious points. At some juncture you will have to propose a location and determine its zoning and local jurisdiction. Make sure you have all of your state business registration requirements completed through the Secretary of State’s Office. Keep in mind that most cities will not give you legal advice or take a look at your proposed location to verify that it meets local or state requirements. If you have questions concerning compliance with marijuana laws in you state, you can research the city’s land use requirements or the business licensing requirements for a compliance permit. Always consult with an attorney, preferably one that specializes in the cannabis industry. Keep in mind that the fees for a cannabis license vary from state to state. In Nevada, the application fee is $5,000 plus processing costs. This is a one-time nonrefundable fee. Each zoning Special Use Permit requires a non-refundable fee of up to $1,280. In Nevada, you have to show $250,000 liquidity for each establishment application. This is based on a “per certificate” basis. What this means is if you apply for a dispensary license and a cultivation license; you would now have to show proof of $500,000, which satisfies the $250,000 requirement per each certificate. Obviously there is much, much more to it but this is a good place start. If you’re fortunate to receive approval, you will then have to learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of a dispensary for example, so that you do not jeopardize your license. Keep in mind that there can be public hearings where your neighboring businesses can discuss whether or not your business is a nuisance. Do you encourage staff and guests to patronize the local restaurants? Do you package your medicine in baggies or properly labeled pill bottles? What kind of first impression do people get when they walk into your facility for the first time? Do you just sell dried cannabis or do you offer other methods of ingestion? Do you offer literature, educating patients on the different types of medicine as well as the different routes of administration? Please keep in mind that as we move forward with adult use regulation that you as a business owner do not limit access to patients that still take cannabis as medicine. Networking is equally important and speaking to people that have gone through the process is invaluable. This November 11th – 13th, right here in Las Vegas, the Marijuana Business Conference plans to host 4,000 attendees comprised of business professionals, growers, infused product makers, dispensary owners, exhibitors and so on. It will be a great networking opportunity. Oaksterdam University is sponsoring this years’ Marijuana Business Crash Course, where I will be lecturing on the current landscape of ancillary businesses. Remember that after 12 rounds in the ring, even the winner comes out a little beat up. Remain diligent, take care and most of all, prepare. Dr. Aseem Sappal is Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Oaksterdam University. For more information about Oaksterdam University, visit www. Oaksterdam.com.
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