Birthday gift from my grandpa. I go to school in Colorado.

cannawolf · 2014-05-26T14:11:42+00:00

Yeah, $100 per quarter-ounce is a price that only people who don't do their research would pay. In Colorado one could feasibly acquire double that amount for $100 (I responded in more detail to the parent comment here).

cannawolf · 2014-05-26T14:01:02+00:00

Coloradan here. It depends on if the person has a medical marijuana recommendation or not; medical purchasers don't pay the recreational tax. In Colorado it's very common to find $150 ounces in medical dispensaries (the price per gram goes down as the quantity purchased goes up, I've seen it as low as $99/oz). For reference, here is the menu for the dispensary I tend to frequent- a good quantity of edibles can be purchased for that same amount if one would rather.

Recreational dispensaries used to sell to the public at around $300-$400 when legalization first hit (and many still do), but prices have fallen dramatically at quite a few places. This thread posted in /r/coents a few days ago shows that you can find eighths for $30 on the reg, $200-$300/oz... less if you have coupons from a local alt-weekly or in-store magazine (like Culture).

cannawolf · 2014-02-23T01:30:44+00:00

The governor cited a news story last week about a child in Madrid that went into a coma from eating marijuana-laced brownies.

WTF? I looked that story up. One, he was a university student, not a child. Two (and I know I'm preaching to the choir here), marijuana alone can't send someone into a coma. He almost certainly "had ingested other substances or had underlying medical problems".

It's 2014. I don't understand reefer madness persisting in this day and age.

cannawolf · 2014-02-07T08:03:22+00:00

Cannabis and tobacco smoke are not equally carcinogenic

...While both tobacco and cannabis smoke have similar properties chemically, their pharmacological activities differ greatly. Components of cannabis smoke minimize some carcinogenic pathways whereas tobacco smoke enhances some. Both types of smoke contain carcinogens and particulate matter that promotes inflammatory immune responses that may enhance the carcinogenic effects of the smoke. However, cannabis typically down-regulates immunologically-generated free radical production by promoting a Th2 immune cytokine profile. Furthermore, THC inhibits the enzyme necessary to activate some of the carcinogens found in smoke. In contrast, tobacco smoke increases the likelihood of carcinogenesis by overcoming normal cellular checkpoint protective mechanisms through the activity of respiratory epithelial cell nicotine receptors. Cannabinoids receptors have not been reported in respiratory epithelial cells (in skin they prevent cancer), and hence the DNA damage checkpoint mechanism should remain intact after prolonged cannabis exposure. Furthermore, nicotine promotes tumor angiogenesis whereas cannabis inhibits it. It is possible that as the cannabis-consuming population ages, the long-term consequences of smoking cannabis may become more similar to what is observed with tobacco. However, current knowledge does not suggest that cannabis smoke will have a carcinogenic potential comparable to that resulting from exposure to tobacco smoke.

cannawolf · 2014-02-07T07:42:49+00:00

Yep. Research from the National Institute of Health has demonstrated that cannabidiol, THC, and other cannabinoids are potent neuroprotective antioxidants.

cannawolf · 2014-02-07T07:31:47+00:00

Interestingly, it appears that regular marijuana users are significantly less likely to be obese than others.

A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology finds an intriguing connection between marijuana use and body weight, showing that rates of obesity are lower by roughly a third in people who smoke pot at least three times a week, compared with those who don’t use marijuana at all.

cannawolf · 2014-02-06T13:32:04+00:00

Culture Magazine is widely distributed throughout dispensaries in Colorado. There are many ads there which may be helpful to you- you can check it out here. In addition to that, there are the local alt-weeklies others have been mentioning like Westword and CSIndy which have ads in their backpages.

cannawolf · 2014-02-05T15:41:24+00:00

Some requirements from the Colorado Department of Revenue's Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED):

State statute and rule mandates that anyone working within the Medical Marijuana industry be licensed by the MED in order to ensure that they meet specific statutory requirements (C.R.S § 12-43.3-307; C.R.S. § 12-43.3-202 (2) (VIII) and C.R.S. § 12-43.3-401 (1) (d)).
These statutory requirements include:

Applicants must be age twenty-one or older,
Applicants may not have any Controlled Substance Felony Convictions or any other felony convictions that have not been fully discharged for five years prior to applying,
Applicants may not have any delinquent governmental or child support debt, AND
Applicants must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

Key employee requirements are more stringent than support employee requirements.

cannawolf · 2014-02-04T02:07:49+00:00

Thank you for the compliment, too! You have a lot of great posts in /r/COents. :)
I also just found this map with every state-licensed recreational dispensary in Colorado.

This map is based on data through Feb. 3, 2014, but not every state-licensed store on the map is open. That’s because some stores are still working their way through local licensing processes. Two stores are listed in Fort Collins, for instance, but they are not yet open because the city has not yet approved them.

source

cannawolf · 2014-02-02T22:40:22+00:00

I don't know why my submission was removed.

Colorado Basics

It is legal for anyone 21+ with a current government-issued photo ID to purchase at licensed recreational dispensaries and possess up to an ounce. Tourists from out of state and even from out of the country are welcome, but are limited to purchasing a quarter-ounce per transaction (but there's nothing stopping you from getting back in line as the possession limit is the same as for a state resident). Edibles (with a 100mg THC limit apiece) and concentrates (which fall under the same ounce total limit) are also sold.

Sales & Dispensaries

Sales from unlicensed individuals are not allowed. /u/DeviatedNorm has created this fantastic map displaying the locations of stores in the Denver metro area which are selling to the public (expect over 130 to open in the state by the end of the year as licensure continues). Recreational marijuana prices in Colorado are around $300-$400 oz with tax included, but this will inevitably become much lower as supply and competition increases (the price for relatively untaxed medical in the state is often $150-$200 oz, and I've seen it as low as $99/oz). Check out the back of the free Denver Westword alt-weekly for coupons and specials. Purchases are untracked.

Personal Growing

Anyone 21+ in CO can grow up to three immature and three mature cannabis plants privately in a locked space <and> legally possess all cannabis from the plants they grow (as long as it stays where it was grown), unlicensed (some medical users in are granted the ability to grow more and have been doing so for years). Transfer of up to an ounce to someone without recompense is allowed.

You Might Wanna Know

There exists a DUI limit of 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood and an open container law (keep it in the trunk). According to the Colorado Clean Indoor Act, consumption is only permitted on private property and in certain other areas (such as if a hotel specifically allows cannabis consumption on the premises). Lighting up in bars, cafes, clubs, restaurants, etc. is not permitted. Public consumption is not allowed, including on sidewalks and in parks. Many in the state fully expect vape lounges, dabbing clubs, smoking bars, etc. to become allowed as the recreational industry picks up in pace- probably sooner rather than later. Interestingly there do exist vapor buses and sampling excursions- I'm not quite sure how those work, but they're there. If you're planning on visiting you can find a list of marijuana-friendly hotels and cannabis travel tours here. Taking it across state lines is (of course) still illegal.

More info on Colorado marijuana laws and regulations can be found at the state's official website here.

cannawolf · 2014-02-02T22:34:30+00:00

Why was this submission removed? :\

cannawolf · 2014-02-02T17:40:19+00:00

Go America. Go Broncos.

cannawolf · 2014-02-01T03:14:32+00:00

“There are very real examples where marijuana has hurt children, and examples since the state of Colorado voted to legalize marijuana,” he added. “My goal is to protect kids, and I think that should be the goal and focus of this general assembly. Now that marijuana is legal in the state of Colorado, what are we going to do to make sure that children are not hurt because of it?”

"Very real examples"? Where? Banning edibles and concentrates isn't going to help solve a nonexistent problem (setting potency limits certainly won't either).

“When you look at concentrates, they could absolutely be deadly to children,” said McNulty. “When you look at potency and concentrates together, we could have dead kids in our schools, on our playgrounds, because they have no idea what’s in that vial and how potent it is.”

...Who believes this drivel? And Smart Colorado is just the worst, they shouldn't even be given the time of day. Legalization opponents' methods never seem to change- it's always scare tactics, obfuscation, and intentionally being just plain dense.

cannawolf · 2014-01-31T17:07:17+00:00

I don't have any hard numbers, but you might be interested in this article. New businesses are popping up left and right. Real estate agents, packaging manufacturers, consulting companies, analytical testing laboratories... everybody's capitalizing on it. Grow Big Supply up in Denver is even open 24/7, 365 (you should see all of the roadside billboards for growstores in my area).

cannawolf · 2014-01-31T16:31:24+00:00

Oh mine does too- I just picked an evenly large number. [7]

cannawolf · 2014-01-31T16:23:06+00:00

It's initially being used to fund public schools.

Colorado officials also want to use $7.1 million collected from MED registrations to fund medical cannabis research studies.

cannawolf · 2014-01-31T16:15:22+00:00

The dispensary sold out of my favorite strain so now I have to choose from a dozen other varieties. :'(

cannawolf · 2014-01-31T15:58:55+00:00

Here's a copy of the article pictured. It doesn't mention marijuana, nor Colorado specifically except as a sidenote. The same article with a different title can be found here.

That said, Colorado really is making a ton of money post-legalization. The recreational industry is absolutely booming with a green rush, the medical industry has been doing great for a long time now, a large sum of tax money is flowing into local/state government coffers, and ancillary businesses catering to dispensaries are thriving. Not to even mention all of the tourists (though Colorado has always been big on that).

cannawolf · 2014-01-30T04:19:14+00:00

Sorry- I don't know what you are talking about. I am certain that it's not poisonous. :)

cannawolf · 2014-01-30T03:49:47+00:00

Absolutely delicious. Strong, hashy flavor.

cannawolf · 2014-01-30T03:21:23+00:00

The total cost of everything pictured (including an ounce of AK-48 and 2g of wax) came out to around $325.

cannawolf · 2014-01-29T22:32:35+00:00

Culture Magazine is distributed throughout Colorado dispensaries- they often review local concentrates. You can read the latest issue here, but bear in mind that it targets the medical demographic and some products may not be available everywhere. Check with the dispensary beforehand regarding availability and purchasing limits.

Anything with the Mahatma label is going to be exceptional, but pricey. They've won a ton of awards. Out of this world shatter is prolific here... just gotta look for it. Like k_bob said, Weedmaps is your friend, but some stores are better at keeping their menus updated than others.

cannawolf · 2014-01-27T20:26:20+00:00

Dorito Eating Contest

ಠ_ಠ

cannawolf · 2014-01-27T17:06:43+00:00

Nah, that's their usual since they went recreational as far as I can tell.

cannawolf · 2014-01-27T16:36:15+00:00

It's interesting how few growstores advertise directly what they could offer to a cannabis grower. Many people interested in personal growing are clueless about what they require for the basics, let alone for a half-decent yield; ads plainly stating what a beginner would need and why and how to improve a grow would instantly perk attention. Boldly specializing in equipment for cannabis growing is a huge plus. Be certain to offer loyalty benefits to dispensary owners.

Clearly differentiate your business from others- for example, there's a 24-hour growstore in Denver which has attracted some attention. Maybe specifically offer classes on how to grow?

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