Pubdate: Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Source: Westword (Denver, CO)
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Author: William Breathes

CAN NON-RESIDENTS BUY EDIBLES IN COLORADO?

Dear Stoner: My dad lives in Aurora, and we're coming out for his 
75th birthday party. My wife has never smoked pot (or anything, not 
even cigarettes) but suffers from chronic migraines. She wants to try 
a pot edible, but I heard that pot can only be purchased by 
non-residents in smokable form. Can non-residents buy edibles?

Randy

Dear Randy: Whoever told you that was smoking some bad shit. 
Out-of-state residents can purchase edibles as well as raw herb. Look 
for high-CBD edibles if you can find them - though they're harder to 
come by at recreational shops. Otherwise, stick to edibles made with 
indica-based strains. While it is an over-generalization, indicas 
tend to help with pain and tension and act more as a sedative. But 
don't try too much: Stay in the forty-to-fifty-milligram range and 
take it slow.

We mean that. If she's never tried herb before, she may be slightly 
uncomfortable at first, so start with ten milligrams and wait at 
least an hour before trying ten more. We also suggest trying a 
topical patch; friends say the CBD/CBN patches are great for 
migraines. Mary's Medicinals makes them; visit marysmedicinals.com 
for a list of rereational shops in Denver that sell them.

And although you didn't ask, we've got a great gift idea for Pops: 
While you're at the recreational pot shop, pick him up an 
eighth-ounce of some of the stickiest buds you can find. If he's 75, 
he's ready to really start kicking back and enjoying life, and we 
can't think of a better way to do that than with a few tokes of some 
tasty Colorado ganja.

Dear Stoner: What are the best non-tobacco rolling papers? I ask 
because I think smoking tobacco products results in dental problems.

MuzicKing

Dear MuzicKing: Not only are blunts as bad for you as any other 
tobacco product out there, but they make your buds taste like crap. I 
know I just alienated a huge population of Philly and Swisher smokers 
- - I used to be one, too - but it has to be said. Dental problems are 
the least of your worries. I'd be more worried about inhaling the 
carcinogenic tars and nasty chemicals that hold those things together.

My choice for rolling papers are RAW king-sized organic - and I get 
nothing for saying that (though if they want to send me stuff, our 
address is easy to find). Get a grinder and some of the pre-made RAW 
filter tips as well. The hemp-based paper burns the best and leaves 
the flavor up to the ganja. Like all papers, they're flimsier than 
blunt wraps, so if you have trouble rolling joints, take the time to 
practice and get it right. You'll be glad you did.
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