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Best Movies to Watch Stoned on Netflix Right Now
Movies and stoner culture just seem to go hand in hand. There's something about the visual aspect of movies that tends to make them perfect accessories for a stoner's night in. However, not all movies are stoner-worthy and the wrong ones can be a total buzzkill.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
A Real Joint Venture. Top Story - September 2017.
Few things say “normal” like television, our public square, our soapbox in Hyde Park, our platform for the popular and unpopular alike. For friends of herb who watch TV, BurnTV, a new West Coast-based entertainment channel, hopes to fill a niche with programming that both informs and enlivens — presented through the lens of the marijuana experience more than 40 million Americans enjoy on a regular basis. Americans for whom pot is utterly, totally normal.
By Michael Eric Ross8 years ago in Potent
Why You Should Never Drive On Edibles
Okay guys, here's a fun little story that's been hanging on the tip of my tongue at every social event for the last year and a half. The day my best friend and I lost our minds. I'd been associated with all things marijuana for years by that point, but my friend (we'll call her Cindy) was still relatively new and eager to expand her palette. So when we stopped by my wonderful dealer Franks house and she saw those chocolate-chip packed brownies sitting on his counter I already knew we'd be taking some home. With minimal convincing, we each bought one.
By Dez Riley8 years ago in Potent
Decisions, Decisions... How to Consume Your Cannabis Flower
You’ve made it to the dispensary, asked the budtender all the questions you had prepared, and finally picked out some of that delicious smelling XJ-13 the budtender recommended to you for anxiety relief, pain relief, and a calm, relaxed energy. Awesome! But, there’s still one more step. You’ll need to sort through the plethora of ways to actually consume it. This is the part we believe is the most fun.
By Ryan Jennemann8 years ago in Potent
What to Know About Ohio's Marijuana Legalization
Ohio is one of the many states that recently decided that it's time to legalize cannabis — and yes, courts have agreed to overturn laws banning it for all use.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Potent
The Full Effect of Mary Jane
This time I was truly innocent. I hadn't done a thing before to that effect. I definitely wasn't planning on what was going to happen next. I was twelve years of age at this point in time. I had heard about drugs through the D.A.R.E. program at schools and whispered rumors about people smoking roaches and things from my siblings and classmates and friends. I really wasn't expecting to run into them first hand.
By Nobe Audi8 years ago in Potent
Guide to Marijuana Legalization in California
Smoking marijuana is legal for both recreational and medical purposes in California, and that's been the case for a while. Though it is a legal marijuana state, it's important to realize that there are still a bunch of laws that govern marijuana use in California.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Potent
Marijuana and Why People Want It Legalized
Marijuana, weed, pot. It is called various names, but it is essentially the same thing. First off, let's go over what is in marijuana that makes it more and more attractive to people today.
By Angelina Kobs8 years ago in Potent
Mile High Nancy
I wrote my first short story at seven years old. It was a murder mystery solved by a female detective. I think it was Scooby Doo-ish and I added illustrations at the end which were just a bit more sophisticated than stick figures.
By Nancy Fingerhood8 years ago in Potent
Pot Advertising Hasn’t Gained Altitude with In-Flight Pubs
As the United States adjusts to sweeping changes in marijuana laws — 26 states and the District of Columbia have decriminalized or outright legalized the herb for personal recreational use — a new green industry has emerged. Marijuana dispensaries and cultivators are actively soliciting new business in the states where it’s legal, and makers of other cannabis-related products are likewise selling their wares in a wide range of earthbound publications.
By Michael Eric Ross8 years ago in Potent
How To Make Cannabis Quiche
Quiche is a French dish that was more popular in the 1970s than it is now, but you may have had this breakfast entrée before. Usually featuring cheese, veggies, and meat, quiche incorporates all of your favorite breakfast items into one. This recipe will show you how to make a quiche that may have something in common with the 1970s—and that is marijuana.
By Aunt Mary8 years ago in Potent
Rick and Morty Stoner Must Haves
In High Places 420: [September 6th, 2017] Are you a huge Rick and Morty fan? Do you also like to partake in a good smoke sesh? Then this list of must haves is perfect for you! Check out the Top 10 Stoner Must Haves, all with a Rick and Morty theme. "Wubba dubba lub dub!"
By In High Places8 years ago in Potent