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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
How To Make Marijuana Meatballs
You pair them with spaghetti. You put them on sub sandwiches. You even eat them on their own. Meatballs are an Italian staple that actually originated in China. Nevertheless, we usually eat the Italian style. This entrée can be found from East Asia all the way to Northern Europe, and it is about to be found right on your plate.
By Ami Roach8 years ago in Potent
Eating Five-Year-Old Shrooms. Top Story - October 2017.
Psychedelics and spirituality have shared a unique bond throughout many generations of history. From the iboga plants of Africa to the Ayahuasca brew of Brazil, the hallucinogenic compounds have done unimaginable things to our minds any time it is consumed. This tale is the first of many spiritual encounters I have experienced along my journey. My vehicle for this particular adventure was an eighth of shrooms that were at least five years old… but how does one come in contact with such old shrooms?
By Luke S. Thompson8 years ago in Potent
How to (Safely) Be a Lady Stoner
Smoking pot isn't just a boy's game, but you also don't have to be a rapper's babe in a push-up bra to smoke a blunt. I started consistently smoking my sophomore year of high school, and at that time it was not a common thing to find other girls doing this during lunch at school or before the Friday night football games. A lot of my girl friends gave me shit for it, telling me how bad it was even though they would take double the vodka shots I would and end up throwing up on some curb. I tried getting them to take piece rips with me, but they firmly resisted. This led to me hanging out with guy friends on most weekends. I quickly learned that most girls who were in some of the situations I'm in would not have been smart enough to make the right decisions, and that it's extremely important to know how to navigate the weed world.
By Daisy8 years ago in Potent
Reasons Why You Should Smoke Weed Daily
"Hey, hey, hey, hey. Smoke weed everyday." — Snoop Dogg I remember hearing "The Next Episode" by Snoop Dogg the first time, and hearing that phrase punctuate the song's ending. It was a simple song lyric, but a powerful one. As a kid who eventually turned into a raver known for their love of cannabis, I can honestly say that's a great reminder to add to a song.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Potent
My First 4/20
My first 4/20, and the only one of much substance, was on April 20, 2002. I was 19 years of age and in my freshman year at Marlboro College in Marlboro, Vermont.
By Aulos.Media8 years ago in Potent
Trippy Books to Expand Your Mind
There's nothing quite as satisfying as reading (or just flipping through) a good book when you've just smoked a joint, done some ketamine, or possibly had one too many martinis to drink. It's hard to explain why, too.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Potent