Adventures in Cannabis
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darkemeraldsLately I've been hurting more than mere ibuprofen can handle--osteoarthritis, mostly, but a motherfucker of a toothache right at the moment.
So, though I've never been much for getting high, today I tried medical marijuana for the first time.
It took a lot of homework for me to get here. I read books, attended a workshop, and spent several hours on Leafly. I asked my doctor (who, as a naturopath, is all for it). I researched cannabinoids, terpenes, strains of sativa and indica. I read about the different dispensaries. Learned something about the labyrinth of laws surrounding legalization in Oregon. Became engrossed in delivery methods. Decided on vaping. Vaping is fast-acting and doesn't stink the joint up.
Harlequin is a sativa strain bred for high CBD and low THC, which translates to "pain relief without getting high", and my neighborhood dispensary sells it.
So off I walked to Kings of Canna on 15th and Prescott, and came home half an hour later with some paraphernalia and drugs.
But look! It comes in retail packaging. There are USB chargers and LED indicators. The only baggie in sight was the fancy opaque white zip-lock bag mandated by the State of Oregon for carting the goods off-premises.
It's a couple of hours and several hits of Harlequin later, and behold! The tooth isn't really hurting anymore.
Heh. Maybe I need a new icon.
ETA: And I really don't feel high. Maybe a teeny bit hazy. I might have eaten a box of cookies...
So, though I've never been much for getting high, today I tried medical marijuana for the first time.
It took a lot of homework for me to get here. I read books, attended a workshop, and spent several hours on Leafly. I asked my doctor (who, as a naturopath, is all for it). I researched cannabinoids, terpenes, strains of sativa and indica. I read about the different dispensaries. Learned something about the labyrinth of laws surrounding legalization in Oregon. Became engrossed in delivery methods. Decided on vaping. Vaping is fast-acting and doesn't stink the joint up.
Harlequin is a sativa strain bred for high CBD and low THC, which translates to "pain relief without getting high", and my neighborhood dispensary sells it.
So off I walked to Kings of Canna on 15th and Prescott, and came home half an hour later with some paraphernalia and drugs.
But look! It comes in retail packaging. There are USB chargers and LED indicators. The only baggie in sight was the fancy opaque white zip-lock bag mandated by the State of Oregon for carting the goods off-premises.
It's a couple of hours and several hits of Harlequin later, and behold! The tooth isn't really hurting anymore.
Heh. Maybe I need a new icon.
ETA: And I really don't feel high. Maybe a teeny bit hazy. I might have eaten a box of cookies...
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4/3/17 03:36 (UTC)I'm buying Kiva chocolates and using a 50/50% CBD/THC blend. 8mg on a painful night, 10-12mg when I'm hurting *and* my head is spinning (work, POLITICS, everything). I really like it, it does the knock-down job smoothly and I feel silly and happy, and in the morning the effects are gone without hangover - so it's better than a big ass glass of wine.
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4/3/17 04:00 (UTC)The world is making everyone's head spin these days! Most distressing. There's no doubt in my mind that the constant bang-bang-bang of horrible political noise and despair is contributing to the inflammation and rigidity that cause my own pain. I feel really lucky to be living in a pot-legal state! The stuff isn't cheap, and is highly taxed (as it should be), but when compared with prescription drugs, it's a steal, and of course there seem to be no side effects. Plus: small local businesses! Organic farmers! Etc.
You've reminded me that I wasn't keeping track of my dosage. I'm not even sure how to tell. I'll have to pay closer attention. I like to be clear about these things!