Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 Whether you’re a professional chef or just learning your way around the kitchen having a go-to cannabis-infused red sauce recipe is a must for any cannabis fan. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Makes 6 cups Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1/2 cup cannaoil 1 small onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced Salt and black pepper to taste 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 10 basil leaves 4 bay leaves 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sugar Directions: In a large pot heat the cannaoil over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves.  Loosely cover the pot with a lid. Add the sugar.  Use more sugar to achieve the desired flavor. Simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour or until desired thickness is achieved. Remove bay leaves and taste check. If the sauce as an acidic flavor add cannabis butter one tablespoon at a time until you have the desired flavor. Add half the tomato sauce into a food processor and process until smooth. If you want some chunkiness then add the pureed sauce to the remaining half. If you desire smooth sauce puree the remaining tomato sauce. Recipe Notes: If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Image Bernadette Wurzinger Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 Love pasta but not the carbs that go with them? Try this quick and easy flavor-packed recipe that combines zucchini, basil, mozzarella, and pomegranates and get your carb-free pasta fix. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 4 large zucchinis 2 tablespoon cannaoil - get the recipe here 1 cup pomegranate seeds Salt & pepper 1 cups mozzarella balls, sliced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette Directions: Using a spiralizer create zoodles out of zucchini. Add zoodles to a large bowl toss with cannaoil and season with salt and pepper. Set to the side for 15 minutes. Add mozzarella and basil to zoodles and toss until combined. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.

Photo b Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 A slight twist on the traditional Milanese osso buco that lacks nothing but a little effort.  This hearty stew is perfect over rice, pasta, or by itself. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Serves: 6 to 8 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 2 pounds veal stew meat or shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 4 tablespoons flour salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons cannabutter 1 cup yellow onion, diced 1/3 cup celery, finely diced 3/4 cup carrot, finely diced 3 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon oregano, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 2 tablespoons parsley, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 28-ounces peeled whole Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped 3 1/2 cups chicken broth Directions: Preheat the oven to 320F. Heat sunflower oil in a pan over medium-high heat. In a small bowl add the flour, salt, and pepper and combine well. Coat the veal cubes in flour mixture. Shake off excess flour and add the meat to the hot pan, browning the meat on all sides. Set aside in a separate bowl. In the same pan as you cooked the veal, over medium-low heat sauté the cannabutter, garlic, onion, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes. In an ovenproof dish add the sautéed vegetables, making sure to get every last drop from the pan! Add the chicken broth, thyme, tomatoes, oregano, parsley, cooked veal, and white wine. Combine well. Cover the ovenproof dish and bake for about an hour and 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and stir well before serving. Cook’s Notes: Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or risotto. If the stew is too thin remove the lid for 10 minutes. If the stew is too thick add a bit of chicken broth.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 A rich and creamy mushroom-packed risotto with cannabis and white wine flavors that will make you dance in your seat with every bite! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves 6 Skill Level: Intermediate Ingredients: 8 cups low sodium chicken broth 4 tablespoons cannaoil, divided 1/2 onion, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1-pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons chopped thyme 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons cannabutter Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh Italian parsley, for garnish Directions: Heat the chicken broth in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat. Heat 1 tablespoon of cannaoil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 onion and 1 tablespoon garlic sauté until translucent for about 5 minutes. Add the fresh mushrooms, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, and cannabutter. Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle in the additional cannaoil and then season again with salt and pepper. Sauté 1 minute then remove from heat and set aside. Coat a saucepan with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cannaoil. Sauté the remaining 1/2 onion and garlic. Add the rice and stir quickly until it is well-coated and opaque for about 1 minute. Stir in the wine and cook until it is nearly all evaporated. Add 1 cup of the broth and cook, stirring, until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Add the remaining broth 1 cup at a time. Continue to cook and stir.  Allow the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more broth. Combine the mushrooms to the rice mixture. Add the Parmesan cheese, cook briefly until melted. Top with a drizzle of cannaoil and chopped parsley before serving.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 This 1 pot rosemary chicken and vegetables is a breeze to make and clean up without having to sacrifice any flavor.  Toss it in the oven and enjoy the savory smells emitting from your kitchen. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Serves 4 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 3 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 4 tablespoons cannaoil 4 chicken leg quarters ¼ cup chicken broth ¼ cup dry white wine 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup halved mushrooms 1/2 cup celery 1/4 cup cilantro Directions: Preheat the oven to 340F. In a small bowl combine the garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning. Add the cannaoil and mix well. Arrange the chicken leg quarters in a 9x13 baking pan and rub the garlic mixture over each piece. Pour the chicken broth and white wine into the baking pan and add the carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the chicken temperature reads 165F with an internal thermometer. Sprinkle with cilantro for garnish and serve immediately.

Image by binaryscalper from Pixabay October 26, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 There's a ton of cannabis churro recipes out there but the ones I've come across expect you to bake instead of fry the churro dough.  For me, that just won't work so I came up with a recipe that covered the fried churros in cannabis sugar!  Whip up a batch of our cannabis chocolate ganache for extra potency! Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 6 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1 cup cannabis sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 3 cups oil 1/3 cup cannabis chocolate ganache, optional Directions: Mix together cinnamon and cannabis sugar in a small bowl and set aside. In a heavy medium saucepan add the milk, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil stirring until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the flour stirring vigorously for about 1 minute until a shiny dough mass forms. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Once cooled use an electric mixer to beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Continue beating until a smooth, shiny, sticky paste forms. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spoon batter into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe batter into hot oil in 3 1/2- to 4-inch-long ribbons (use a knife if necessary, to cut batter at end of star tip). Fry churros until golden brown and cooked through in the center for about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cooked churros to paper towels and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Toss in cannabis cinnamon sugar to coat. Serve warm with cannabis chocolate ganache.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Fresh lobster paired with white wine and parmesan cheese makes this the most exquisite lobster risotto you will ever taste. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Serves 6 Skill Level: Advanced Ingredients: 3 pounds whole live lobsters 2 1/2 quarts water, plus more for steaming the lobsters 6 whole black peppercorns 1 small zucchini chopped ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup cannaoil, plus more for drizzling 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped Salt and Pepper 2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more as needed 4 tablespoons minced garlic Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed Directions: In a large pot with a steamer rack add one inch of water and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the lobsters headfirst to the pot of boiling water. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and return to a full boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a gentle boil until the lobsters are bright red for about 14 minutes from the time they go into the pot. The lobsters are done cooking when an antenna pulls out with no resistance. Remove the lobsters from the water to a rimmed baking sheet and let them sit until cool enough to handle. Wash out the large pot. Twist and separate the tail from the body and then twist and remove both of the claws where they meet the lobster body. Then twist the claws and separate them from the legs. Set the claws, head, legs, and torso aside. Remove the small flippers on the underside of the tail shell. With a fork pierce the exposed tail meat and slowly twist and pull it out of the shell in one piece. Rinse the tail meat and set it aside on a cutting board. Reserve the tail shell. Gently pull the smaller part of the pincer shell off each claw. With a seafood cracker gently crack the claws and legs removing the meat.  Set the meat and shells to the side. Check the meat for any cartilage or shells and discard. Chop the meat into 1/2-inch pieces and refrigerator until needed. Rinse the lobster shells, including the heads, of any residue. Place all the shells back in the large pot and add the 2 1/2 quarts of water, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Discard the large shells and strain the lobster broth through a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium saucepan. Set the strained broth over low heat and keep it at a bare simmer. In a large wide pot or Dutch oven heat the measured cannaoil over medium heat until simmering. Add onion, minced garlic and a large pinch each of salt and pepper.  Stir often while cooking until the onion is translucent for about 5 minutes. Add rice and continually stir for 2 minutes. Slowly add the wine and allow to simmer. Stir often until all of the liquid has been absorbed for about 3 minutes. Slowly add a ladle-full of the simmering lobster broth over the rice. Allow to simmer while stirring constantly until the rice absorbs the liquid. 10 minutes into adding the broth add chopped zucchini and mix well. Continue adding the broth, stirring and allowing to absorb until the rice is cooked to desired consistency for about 15 minutes. When the rice is done remove from heat. Add the lobster meat, Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, Parmesan, or lemon juice as needed. Before serving to loosen the risotto to the desired consistency with a little more broth and serve immediately. Drizzle each serving with cannaoil. Recipe Notes: You may have extra lobster broth. If your rice is cooked to desired consistency do not add more unless it is to loosen up the finished risotto otherwise your rice will turn to mush!

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Za’atar is a middle eastern spice blend that includes oregano, thyme, cumin, coriander, sesame seeds, salt, and sumac.  It’s not only delicious on eggplant but also on various meats and vegetables. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Serves 4 Skill Level: Intermediate Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, sliced 1/3 cup cannaoil 1-1/2 teaspoon lemon thyme leaves, plus a couple of whole sprigs for garnish salt and pepper 1 pomegranate 1 teaspoon za’atar Sauce: 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoon cannaoil, plus a drizzle to finish 1 small garlic clove, crushed Salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 200°F. Place the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and brush them with cannaoil. Continue to brush the eggplant until all of the oil has been absorbed by the flesh. Sprinkle with the lemon thyme leaves and salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until the flesh is soft and nicely browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down completely. Cut the pomegranate in half horizontally and cut the seeds out and beat the flesh until all of the seeds fall into the bowl. Sift through the seeds to remove any bits of white skin or membrane. Set to the side. To make the sauce whisk together the rest of the ingredients. Taste for seasoning then keep cold until needed. To serve generously spoon the buttermilk sauce over the roasted eggplant slices. Lightly sprinkle za’atar and plenty of pomegranate seeds on top and garnish with lemon thyme. Finish with a drizzle of cannaoil.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2019 Updated May 13, 2020 Ready in less than an hour, this easy pasta dish is served in a bread bowl packed with cheese sauce and chicken. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves 4 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1/2 box of pasta shells 2 cups cooked chicken, diced 1/4 cup cannabutter 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream Salt & pepper, to taste 1/4 cup dry white wine 4 bread bowls, prepared 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella Directions: Preheat oven to 300F. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions and drain. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat melt the cannabutter and add garlic.  Cook for 4 minutes. Add chicken, soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and wine to the garlic.  Blend well. Add the pasta and mix well. Add pasta mixture to the bread bowls and top with the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Bake the bread bowls on a baking pan for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 A simple yet flavorful pasta dish that showcases the natural flavors of shrimp, garlic, red pepper, and lest we forget, cannabis! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves 6 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp, if frozen then defrosted, peeled, deveined and washed salt and pepper 12-ounce package of your favorite pasta, cooked 1/4 cup cannaoil 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 red pepper, diced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped grated parmesan cheese, for serving Directions: Season shrimp with salt & pepper Bring water to a boil in a large pot for the pasta. Follow instructions on the package. Heat pan on medium-high and add the cannaoil. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through and browned. Remove shrimp and place on a clean plate. Set aside. Place the skillet with the leftover cannaoil over medium-low heat. Add red pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp back in for 30 seconds and toss to coat. Serve the shrimp with pasta topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 This fresh and flavorful recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for those summer dinner party potlucks. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 16 ounces of fettuccine (fusilli, bowties, whatever shape you like) 10- 12 ounces of fresh Parmesan, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces 1 container of cherry tomatoes, halved 15 to 20 medium to large basil leaves, coarsely chopped 4 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped 1/2 cup of cannaoil 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar- (Try our Cannabis Infused Balsamic Recipe!) Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions: In a large pot of salted water cook the pasta until done. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water. When the pasta is completely dry transfer to a large bowl. Add the Parmesan, tomatoes, basil, scallions, cannaoil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Image byC. KochfromPixabay Published October 21, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 This delicious cannabis-infused balsamic vinaigrette is perfect for salads, soups, glaze base, or a light drizzle over fresh garden tomatoes and mozzarella! Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 1 1/4 cups Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup cannaoil - get the recipe here 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoon brown sugar 2 teaspoon dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Salt and pepper Directions: Combine the oil, cannaoil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt and black pepper, turmeric together in a glass jar with a tight lid. Vigorously shake until well mixed. Cook’s Notes: Refrigerate for up to 5 days in an air tight container. Concentrate infused oil has a more subtle cannabis flavor - get the recipe here

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Pizza is always a win but this flavorful white pizza with caramelized onions and jalapenos will have your friends begging you to make another. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serves 4 Skill Level: Intermediate Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough – for extra potency see our cannabis infused pizza dough recipe 1 tablespoon cornmeal 2 tablespoons cannabutter, or cannaoil ¾ cup sliced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano Black pepper to taste 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed ¼ cup sour cream 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded 4 jalapeño peppers, sliced into rings Directions: Allow the pizza dough to sit in a warm area for 1 hour before using. Preheat oven to 340F and lightly grease a pizza tray. Spread the dough on the greased pizza tray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Bake the pizza dough for 7 minutes and remove from the oven. In a large skillet over medium-low heat melt the cannabutter.  Add garlic and onions. Sauté until translucent for about 7 minutes. Add cumin, oregano, and black pepper. Add the cream cheese and sour cream. Blend well into the seasoned onion mixture until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pizza crust. Spread the shredded mozzarella evenly over the entire pizza. Evenly place the jalapeño pepper rings over the entire pizza. Bake in the oven until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is browned and bubbly for about 20 minutes.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 23, 2017 Updated May 23, 2020 The possibilities are endless with this medicated pizza dough recipe that will infuse cannabis into any pizza, Stromboli, garlic knots, or fritte that you choose to cook. Prep Time: 30 minutes Makes 2 Pizza Dough Balls Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast (about 2-1/4 teaspoons) 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°) 1 1/4 cups cold water 2 tablespoons cannaoil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 5 1/4 cups unbleached bread flour Extra unbleached bread flour to prevent sticking to hands 4 tablespoons oil for storage Directions: Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Combine 1-1/4 cups cold water, cannaoil, sugar, and salt in a small bowl, whisk well. Combine 5 ¼ cups flour, yeast mixture, and the cold-water mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on low 8 minutes or until dough begins to form. Let rest 2 minutes; proceed to mix on low 6 minutes or until dough is smooth. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead the dough for about 2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Add 1/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands as the dough should feel sticky. Divide the dough in half. Roll each portion in the 2 tablespoons of oil and place it into a large airtight container. Chill overnight or up to 2 days. Before use let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Cook’s Notes: You can freeze the dough in heavy-duty, freezer-safe zip-top plastic bags for up to 2 months; thaw the dough overnight in the refrigerator. Do not bake the dough over 340F for optimal potency.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 24, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Love ordering chicken and broccoli from the local Chinese restaurant but hate the calories that come with it? Try this healthy version that packs in the flavor and leaves out those pesky calories and fat content. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1-pound cubed chicken Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups broccoli florets 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons cannaoil 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce Directions: Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and garlic, cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the broccoli to the pan you cooked the chicken in and stir fry for one minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chicken broth, cannabis oil, and cook for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are bright green and tender. Return the chicken to the pan and add the soy sauce and toss all ingredients together for an additional 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Image by RitaE from Pixabay Published October 25, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 Fresh strawberries, white cake, and powdered sugar rolled up into one little sweet treat not only looks beautiful but tastes even better. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 10 Skill Level: Intermediate Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 eggs 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1-½ cups + 1 tablespoon white sugar, divided 1-¾ cups of sliced strawberries 1-1/2 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 cup of cannabis powdered sugar 1/8 teaspoon. salt Powdered sugar, for dusting Directions: Preheat oven to 340F and grease a baking sheet. In a small bowl mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs and vanilla until foamy. Gradually add sugar to the egg mixture beating until thick. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine well. Spread the batter evenly onto the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cake is golden brown. Take a clean linen towel and dust with powdered sugar. Carefully loosen the cake around the edges of the pan. Invert the cake onto the linen towel. Even the cake out by trimming the edges of the cake. Roll the cake in the towel and allow to cool completely. In a medium-size bowl add heavy cream, lemon juice, cannabis powdered sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and whip until stiff peaks form. When the cake has cooled completely unroll the cake and spread 3/4 cup of the cream onto the cake. Top with strawberries. Gently roll the cake up and place it on a plate. Sprinkle the rolled cake with powdered sugar. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Photo by Pixabay Published October 24, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 Cannabis can be infused into any alcohol, the higher the proof the better. If you use everclear then you will have a versatile cannabis tincture.  Store in a cool dark place for optimal potency. Prep Time: Up to 14 days Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1 ounce of ground decarbed cannabis or 6 to 8 grams of decarbed hash  (learn the decarb process here.) 1 cup strong alcohol Directions: Place the decarbed cannabis into a 1-quart jar and add 2 cups of alcohol. Seal the jar tight and shake well and place in the freezer. Shake the jar at least 3 times a day for 7 to 14 days, depending on the proof of your alcohol (100 proof = 1 week, 40 to 80 proof = 10 days). Place the cheesecloth over the strainer and set it in the mixing bowl. While wearing latex gloves, filter the contents of the mason jar into the bowl. Squeeze the mixture through the cloth, pushing it against the strainer to release more liquid into the bowl. Filter it for a second time. Pour the liquid into a mason jar through a coffee filter lined funnel. It should take half an hour to drain. Using the measuring cup, pour the tincture into the bottles. Be careful not to fill them too full. Store in the freezer, away from flame and children. Recipe Tips: Dosage: 5 to 10 drops under the tongue (leave it for thirty seconds). It may burn ever so slightly, but the sensation will fade quickly. It may take up to an hour to feel the effects. It is strongly suggested that you start with a small dosage to see how your cannabis-infused alcohol effects you.

Image by Jirapong Pnngjiam from Pixabay 1965 scientists find the first cannabinoid, a chemical secreted by the cannabis plant. It wasn't until 1988 when a group of scientists discovered the endocannabinoid system.  What is an endocannabinoid system? The endocannabinoid system is a sophisticated group of neuromodulator receptors and signaling pathways that regulate a various physiological processes such as mood, memory, pain, appetite and movement. If it wasn’t for these interactions, cannabis and CBD wouldn’t be the medical miracles doctors and patients are finding cannabis to be. Here's a list of 12 different cannabinoids found: CBC - Cannabichromene Non-psychoactive Potential medicinal value: pain and inflammation, maintaining brain homeostasis, neural stem progenitor cells (NSPCs), acne, alzheimer's, depression, bacterial growth inhibitor, bone growth promotion, and antiproliferative CBCA - Cannabichromenate When CBCA is aged or decarboxylated it breaks down to CBC, CBL, and CBLA Potential medicinal values: tumor shrinkage, antiproliferative, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory CBD - Cannabidiol Non-psychoactive Potential medicinal values: pain relief, reduce inflammation, appetite stimulator, nausea, psychosis relief, epilepsy, muscle spasms, blood sugar homeostasis, nervous system degeneration prevention, psoriasis treatment, reduces artery blockage, kills/slows bacterial growth, inhibits cancer growth, and promotes bone growth CBDA - Cannabidiolic acid Non-psychoactive Potential medicinal values: antiproliferative and reduces inflammation CBDV - Cannabidivarin Non-psychoactive Potential medicinal values: anticonvulsant and epilepsy management CBGA - Cannabigerolic acid Precursor to three major cannabinoids: tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), and cannabichromenic acid (CBCA) Potential medicinal values: pain relief, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-proliferative (inhibits cancer cell growth) CBG - Cannabigerol Non-psychoactive Potential medicinal values: pain relief, inflammation reduction, inhibits bacterial growth, anti-fungal, and promotes bone growth CBN - Cannabinol Mildly psychoactive Potential medicinal values: pain relief, muscle spasm suppression, and sedative THC - Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol Psychoactive Potential medicinal values: Pain relief, appetite stimulator, nausea, and antispasmodic THCA - Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid After harvest and even more after decarboxylation THCA converts to THC Potential medicinal values: Inflammation reducer, seizure reduction, and inhibits cell proliferation THCP - Tetrahydrocannabiphorol Psychoactive Potential medicinal values: hypomotility, analgesia, catalepsy, and decreased rectal temperature THCV - Tetrahydrocannabivarin Psychoactive Potential medicinal values: appetite suppression, seizure suppression, lowers blood sugar, and promotes bone growth

Photo by Pixabay Published February 4, 2019 Updated May 14, 2020 Popular Forms of CBD CBD is available for purchase online as well as in many health food and dispensaries across Canada and the U.S. You may purchase CBD in a variety of forms that suit your consumption style. The following is a list of types of CBD products currently available within the CBD market: CBD Oil CBD oil can be found online as well as in most cannabis dispensaries. CBD oil is made from creating a concentrated essential oil from the plant resin.  The plant resin is specifically made from high CBD hemp or high CBD cannabis.  Many online retailers and marijuana dispensaries offer pure CBD as well as low THC high CBD products. Most people choose to place the CBD oil underneath their tongue or mixed in with their food. Since CBD oil is in a concentrated form, it is potent.  Activation time is rapid as well, with some people feeling the effects of CBD within 15 to 30 minutes after ingesting the CBD oil. Though it is important to be mindful that some people metabolize food faster than others so for some taking CBD oil with food may slow activation time. CBD Edibles Searching for stress relieving foods? It is possible to infuse CBD into your favorite food and drinks just like cannabis. The only exception is that these edibles won't cause any of the psychoactive effects like THC edibles do. That's right, CBD edibles allow for you to enjoy the relaxing effects of cannabis-based edibles while staying clear-headed enough to not experience the head and body highs. Unfortunately ingesting CBD edibles takes the longest to feel the benefits because the human body has to digest the CBD compounds before the CBD can be absorbed into the bloodstream or lymphatic system. This process can take as little as 30 minutes or up to two hours. Some may suggest taking higher doses when ingesting CBD. CBD Flower CBD comes in bud form that looks and smells just like cannabis. CBD can be found in many cannabis strains. These different strains have different CBD vs THC ratios, some containing less than 0.3% THC content. High CBD cannabis flower can be found at most medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries. Some online shops may ship hemp CBD flower to your doorstep. CBD Topicals CBD can be applied directly to the skin in the form of topical creams, balms, cosmetics, and salves. As a topical, the antioxidants in CBD can reduce the damage from radiation, stress, and toxins. CBD can also ease pain and inflammation when applied to a localized area. CBD Tincture CBD tincture is like the CBD oil in that it is typically placed underneath the tongue or mixed into foods. The big difference here is that CBD oil remains an oil while the CBD tincture dissolves the hemp oil into an alcohol or glycerine base.  CBD tinctures can be quite potent with a fast activation time of around 30 minutes. If the CBD tincture is ingested with food the activation time may take slightly longer. CBD Suppositories CBD suppositories are the newest trend in the CBD market. Companies are now offering vaginal or rectal suppositories that are infused with CBD or THC.  These are used to ease pain, inflammation, and discomfort.  From the little research surrounding CBD and THC suppositories, it has been shown that rectal suppositories containing THC did not enter the bloodstream without the help of additional chemicals. It is still unclear if CBD would render the same results. However, rectal and vaginal suppositories have shown to possibly be useful in easing symptoms that are affecting the tissues in the localized region.

Photo by Pixabay Published January 12, 2019 Updated May 14, 2020 While CBD offers little to no psychoactive ingredients (this depends on the CBD you purchase and its THC content), it will still have an effect on you.  When taking low to moderate doses of CBD, it has proven to cause subtle mind and body changes which often cause feelings of alertness, energy, and decreased nausea.  While taking high doses of CBD may act as a sedative and have a more noticeable effect on your mind and body.  CBD has also shown to cause better moods and helping with anxiety issues but those effects don't cease there. Here are a number of ailments CBD can help your body maintain healthier function with: Antidepressant Anti-anxiety Anticonvulsant Antimicrobial Antioxidant Reduces inflammation nausea Relief from nausea pain stress Please be aware that the studies done to support this information has only been done in a laboratory setting and with animals (Stoner Strategies does not condone the use of animal testing).  When the time comes to extensively research the effect of CBD on the human body is when we will be able to provide a more accurate list of results.  The use of CBD has the ability to vary from person to person just like any other drug on the market.  What works for one person may not work for another.  Research still needs to be done to come to a more finite answer of how CBD can affect the human body.

Photo by Pixabay Published January 10, 2019 Updated May 13, 2020 The human body has this signaling system that is hardwired like your computer or internet to engage with the CBD medicinal effects. Modern science calls this system the endocannabinoid system (ECS).  If you read "ECS" from here on out, it is referring to the endocannabinoid system. ECS coordinates communication between the central nervous system (complex nerve tissue that controls the activities of the body; invertebrates it works out the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral (lymph nodes, spleen, and tonsils) and visceral organs (heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines).  The ECS plays a strong role in the functions of the immune system, the body's response to injury and infections. Within the ECS are cell receptors (cannabinoid receptors) which are found on the surface of the nerve cells, immune system, and organs. The ECS nerve receptors are activated by the chemical messengers (endocannabinoids) which function from within the cell membrane. Enzymes within the ECS acts as a catalyst (breaks down), the chemical messengers. When the endocannabinoids lock into the cannabinoid receptors a chemical reaction occurs that causes physiological changes within the cell itself. The cell responds differently, possibly causing change to the messages the cell sends to its cellular environment. These changes could include electrical current, inflammation responses and so much more. When these endocannabinoids are no longer necessary the enzymes have the capacity to break down the chemical messengers to stop the effects it is having on its environment. ECS has been shown to have homeostasis (balance within the body) effects. Say you were to get off the couch and actually work out, the body will increase the level of endocannabinoids flowing throughout your body and will promote those euphoric feelings that cause you to have feelings of bliss, hunger, and pain relief. If the human body has inflammation caused by injury or disease, the immune cells will increase the number of cannabinoid receptors on the cells surface, therefore increasing the number of endocannabinoids for activation. In this particular situation, the inflammation is the cause of the increase in immune cells which try to create homeostasis by preparing themselves to accept the endocannabinoids. Based upon the available research regarding CBD and how it interacts with the endocannabinoid system, CBD blocks the enzyme's function of breaking down the endocannabinoid molecules. When the enzymes are unable to break these molecules down, the more endocannabinoids are present for the body's benefit. With the research available to us presently it turns out that the endocannabinoid system plays a strong role in the following: Growth in the form of Bones Fetal Regulation with Body temperature Mood Improvements with Memory Metabolism Movement Pain perception Pleasure Reproduction Sleep Stress Thought processes Research has been showing that the same receptors targeted by antidepressant drugs are also changed by CBD.  As well as reducing pain when engaged with capsaicin receptor that effects heat and pain receptors.

Photo by Pixabay Published January 08, 2019 Updated May 13, 2020 Apparently NASA does not approve of Elon Musks' video podcast with Joe Rogan which features him puffing away on a joint. According to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, the world will never get to watch Musk puff another joint or sip another drop of alcohol, publicly.  While Bridenstine admitted to The Atlantic's report that Elon Musk is committed to workplace safety for his employees and astronauts but claimed that Musk portraying himself as a real human being who is able to enjoy the greener things in life was inappropriate. Bridenstine took matters into his own hands and personally ordered a workplace culture and safety review of not only Musks SpaceX but Boeing as well.  NASA is working with both companies to provide passenger spacecraft to shuttle astronauts from America to the International Space Station, with test flights starting sometime in 2019. Combined the contracts are worth $6.8 billion and have stipulations that both companies are required to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace program.  This requirement was added to the contracts for an insurance measure to ensure that both companies would not be prone to accidents that would result in the deaths of astronauts caused by workplace safety, long hours, and stress. These concerns arose with Musk for NASA when Musk admitted to working long hours, hustling hard for his electric car company Tesla and his on-air marijuana use. Bridenstine informed reporters that the workplace culture and safety assessment was on his to-do list long before Musk burned on down with Joe Rogan at his California podcast studio, where recreational use marijuana is legal. This situation just prioritized the assessment. Bridenstine also stated that he is more concerned with cocaine and opiate use that would have serious impairment issues on SpaceX and Boeing employees. NASA is being proactive and using preventative measures before waiting for a serious disaster to occur by reviewing the workplace culture and safety procedures.

Photo by Pixabay Published January 07, 2019 Updated May 13, 2020 Joe Rogan is one of those people who reached a certain level of fame and had no qualms with voicing his option regardless of who he's going to piss off. If you're familiar with Joe Rogan then you most likely are away from his favorable opinions on marijuana legalization.  A few months back, Joe Rogan slammed the corporate monopolies who are trying to take over the marijuana industry in one of his podcasts a handful of months ago. On the podcast, Rogan and Joey Diaz conversed about marijuana legalization and Rogan expressed his worries over the corporations taking over the cannabis industry and taking the profitable opportunities away from the home growers.   He's on camera stating “so weed is gonna be legal, but only a couple of companies can grow it and monopolize," Rogan said. “That is such corruption, that’s like saying: you can have tomatoes, but we are the only ones that can grow these f*cking tomatoes. Like why? It’s a f*cking tomato! That’s a law against nature." If only Congress would tune in to some of the Joe Rogan Experience podcasts, maybe we wouldn't have to try so hard to convince them legalization is the right thing to do!

Photo by Pixabay Published December 31, 2018 Updated May 13, 2020 Currently, in the USA there are 10 states, including Washington D.C., that have legalized recreational cannabis and 33 states with legalized medical marijuana.  These numbers are poised to reach new heights in 2019 due to the steady growth in public support of marijuana across the country from both marijuana supporters and lawmakers. Here is the list of states most likely to fully legalize recreational marijuana in 2019 thanks to the marijuana supporters who hit the polls and voted for pro-marijuana state lawmakers and governors. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) took a logical stance for marijuana reform stating, "It's something I would support, and I don't want the black market controlling marijuana distribution in our state..." He reiterated his pro-marijuana stance again after his win on Election Day by pledging, during a transition press conference, that making progress on the issue will be one of his top priorities in 2019. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) used marijuana legalization as the center of his campaign, this dude even went as far as to hold a press conference outside of a medical cannabis dispensary.  After his election win, he announced his intent to get the legalization moving as soon as possible. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) took the place of an anti-marijuana Democrat in this past election. He argued in favor of bringing in new tax revenue from the sales of marijuana as well as reducing the number of people incarcerated for drug-related offenses. The biggest hurdle Walz faces, in his plan of legalization, is the Democratic and Republican split in the Minnesota Legislature. New Jersey Elected in 2017 with a campaign focused on marijuana legalization, Gov. Phil Murphy (D), has continued to push for an end to prohibition in the state of New Jersey.  After some issues with lawmakers and governors over tax rates and regulations, the Senate and Assembly Committees have approved the marijuana legalization legislation last month.  The new year should bring some momentum behind it, ending marijuana prohibition in New Jersey. New Mexico With the Election Day win for ‎Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) as New Mexico's next governor, the legalization of recreational marijuana will most likely pass if the bill makes it to the floor. Grisham supported marijuana legalization as a member of Congress and during a political debate for the governor seat she was quoted that legalization would bring “hundreds of millions of dollars to New Mexico’s economy." New York One time enemy to marijuana legalization, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) will legalize recreational marijuana in New York in a few short months. Governor Cuomo has created a task force whose only responsibility is to create cannabis legislation for lawmaker consideration in 2019.  He has also directed the Health Department to study the effects of marijuana legalization; the result report showed that the positive effects greatly outweigh the potential negative effects of cannabis prohibition. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) has previously proposed expanding the number of licensed medical marijuana shops, however, the legislature increased the fee medical marijuana dispensaries are required to pay.  Due to the legalization from Massachusetts and the strong chance of legalization in Connecticut this year, Gov Raimondo has suggested, "remaining open" to changes in Rhode Island marijuana laws. Vermont In 2018, Gov. Phil Scott (R) and Vermont lawmakers legalized the possession of marijuana, as well as small home grows.  The lawmakers did not allow for any form of commercial cultivation and sales which does not allow for Vermont to receive any marijuana tax revenue or allows for any state cultivation regulations.  The state Senate has already approved marijuana sales legislation and the House seems to be more likely to pass the legislation as well.  However, Gov. Scott is still reluctant to sign any further legislation regarding the legalization of marijuana until there is a system in place to detect driving under the influence of marijuana so it remains unclear if he would veto a legalization bill or if lawmakers can gather enough support to override his decision. Legalization Progress in Other States While the above states seem ready to go fully into legalization this year, the following states are putting themselves into position for other cannabis related legislation this coming new year or have intention to have marijuana reform of some kind on their 2020 ballot votes. Arizona Arizona will likely be backed into a corner due to their pot friendly neighboring states, California and New Mexico, forcing them to expand their medical marijuana regulations into recreational legislation over the next 5 years. Florida Newly elected Gov. Ron DeSantis does not support recreational use marijuana, though he does have plans to expand the restrictive regulations regarding medical use marijuana. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) supports legalizing medicinal marijuana, which would allow patients to use marijuana with a doctor recommendation. Mississippi In 2014, state Legislators made a very small exception in the state law allowing for a study of cannabidiol, which has claims of being able to reduce seizures in children. The study was faced with the obstacle of getting approval from the federal government for the last 4 years.  The study will be done at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and will last for 6 months.  Advocates are pushing for a 2020 referendum on Mississippi ballots. Nebraska With Nebraska's surrounding states passing medical marijuana, advocates are pushing for a measure to be presented on the 2020 ballot, as well as having medicinal marijuana written into the State Constitution. North Dakota The voters of North Dakota rejected the Measure 3, a ballot that proposed recreational marijuana legislation this past Election Day.  The voters rejected the initiative that would have set no limit on the amount of marijuana a person could cultivate or possess, a system of legal marijuana production and sales, included no rules and regulations.  They did this so that lawmakers could have full control over the taxes and regulations over the marijuana market.  The ballot would have also expunged convictions for marijuana convictions. Ohio While Ohio has passed medical marijuana legislation there are many issues surrounding the marijuana regulations. It's said that in 2019 the Ohio state lawmakers will revisit the driving under the influence laws regarding marijuana levels in a medical marijuana users blood and urine. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D), supports the decriminalization of cannabis possession in 2019. He also intends on taking a deeper look into recreational cannabis use legislation. South Carolina Senator Greg Hembree has filed a bill asking the federal government to remove the restrictions to conduct research on the medicinal benefits of cannabis.  Medical cannabis will also be on the table for South Carolina lawmakers when they return for the 2019 legislative session. South Dakota A proposed initiated measure is likely to be on the 2020 ballot which would allow those over the age of 21 to grow, possess, and use marijuana.  Those under the age of 21 would be permitted to use marijuana with permission from a doctor. The petition must have signatures from 5% of the states registered voters. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is considering some form of marijuana decriminalization as well as the legalization of medical marijuana. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) has suggested the decriminalization of marijuana as well as allowing for medical marijuana.  He also supports allowing voters to vote on a recreational use referendum. Like a burning fire going across the entire country lawmakers are coming to the realization that legalization is necessary.  These lawmakers are becoming more aware of the many benefits of ending prohibition.  Whether the lawmakers reasons be to decrease the black market and organized crime, to protect our Constitutional liberties to safe and effective health care, improve community and police relations, for the betterment of national security, to decrease the welfare system through expunging records of those with marijuana charges who are currently unable to find sustainable employment, to help reduce racial justice, for the benefit of the tax revenues or for the absurdity behind the reasons why marijuana is illegal. The lawmakers are listening to the people and the people have been speaking loud and clear to end the ineffective war on marijuana.

Published Ahhh dabs, that beautifully THC concentrated lung filling delightful substance that most stoners have grown to love over the last few years.  We've learned how to smoke it but do you know how to distinguish between the different types of concentrates out in the market?  Most stoners would describe their dabs as sticky but are you aware of crumble or the hard shatters?  Can you identify the sticky saps from the drippy oils? Alcohol Hash Oil The easiest at home hash oil extraction method is made from the cannabis flower that is mixed with a strong alcohol like Everclear or an isopropyl alcohol.  It is debated whether the cannabis should be decarboxylated or not before being mixed with the alcohol.  Once the plant material is strained and the alcohol is evaporated you are left with hash oil.  The potency is greater than if you smoked the cannabis flower alone and varies with the cannabis flower THC levels that you started out with.  This is a great method if you got stuck with shitty weed.  Store your hash oil in a silicone dab container and keep in a cool dark place. BHO Butane Hash Oil is made from when the THC is extracted from the cannabis plant using butane as the extraction solvent. Butane is thicker compared to the CO2  and is easier to use with a dab rig than the more liquid CO2 option. Whether you choose to use the BHO or CO2 oil storage is best in a silicone dab container that is stored in a cool dark place. Budder Budder was created back in the 90's by the "BudderKing" and some of his friends in Vancouver that started by leaving some shatter in a window (another reason I love my neighbors to the north!).  When Shatter is exposed to heat and breaks down it turns into the concentrated budder form transforming the shatter into a peanut butter consistency.  Budder that has more of a lighter golden color is generally more potent.  If your budder is too liquid toss it in the freezer for a few minutes to make it easier to work with in a more solidified state.  Store your budder in an airtight glass jar or silicone dab container and keep it in a cool dry place. CO2 Oil Oil that is made using a method called supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) extracts the THC from the cannabis by using the strange properties of gases that have been compressed beyond their critical point.  CO2 is best used for this method due to it reaching its critical point at 90 degrees.  The low temperature is great because it does not denature the terpenes and cannabinoids.  CO2 oil is more liquid in its consistency and will usually come in a syringe and is best if used in a vape pen.  Cannabis oils made with CO2 are generally more flavorful and has the benefits of having no dangerous chemicals used in the extraction process.  Store your CO2 oil in a syringe or a silicone dab container in a cool dark place. Crumble Crumble is the least sticky of all the concentrates and you should be able to handle the crumble dabs by hand when breaking into the desired amount of dabs for your smoke sesh.  Avoid parchment paper to store these dabs and opt for the silicone or an airtight glass container and keep in a cool dry place. Try to avoid using parchment paper and instead keep your crumble in a silicone or glass container with a lid. Shatter Shatter is a less sticky and more manageable type of concentrate out in the concentrate market.  The slightly sticky glass like dab lives up to its name if dropped being more likely to actually shatter than to melt into our carpet.   The quality of your shatter can be easily identified when you hold your shatter up to the light.  If you can see through your shatter with minimal swirls or blotches of color your shatter was purged well.  If you see lots of discoloration it means your shatter was not purged properly and you have a lower quality with a higher chemical contamination.  You can store your shatter in some parchment paper or even better a silicone dab container.  When smoking shatter you can easily drop a piece of it using your fingers or use a dab tool to place the shatter on the dab nail. THCa Crystalline THCa Crystalline is the holy grail of cannabis extracts with a godly purity of 99.96%, if made correctly.  THCa Crystalline starts out as an oil and is chemically fucked with to create the crystalline form.  These chemicals are purged during the process so you are getting that crazy purity level without all of the nasty chemicals. Wax Wax is some serious sticky icky cannabis extract that should never be handled with anything but a clean dab tool.   If you think using your hands to handle your wax is a good idea be prepared to waste a whole lot of your precious wax and have an expensive sticky mess.  Avoid storing your wax dabs in a plastic jar.  Storing wax is best in a silicone container with a lid or wrapped well in some parchment paper and placed in a ziploc plastic bag.

Published June 05, 2018 Last Edited: May 12, 2020 A downstem is a long straight tube glass piece that sits in the bong's joint, usually extending at a slight angle into the main chamber of your smoking piece. Most downstems feature slits or holes allowing for extra filtration and an even cooler hit. Most pipes come with a removable downstem, while others are usually held in place by a rubber grommet. Tanacetum accessories & replacements are available in a wide variety of shapes & sizes, so it’s important to consider how your replacement downstem will fit in your pipe before completing your purchase. Stoner Strategies follows the industry standard when measuring our downstems.  As with any head shop we measure joint size as well as the downstem length.  Downstem length is measured from past the ground joint & the diffusion tip of the downstem.  Correct measurements are essential as you do not want the end of the stem hitting the base of your pipe causing possible damage to both your pipe and downstem. Downstems are exclusive to pipes with female joints due to the fact that the downstem sits within the joint.  Another measurement to consider when purchasing a new downstem is the joint size.  Joints  come in three major sizes: 10mm (not as common as the 14mm & 19mm options), 14.5mm (sometimes advertised as 14mm) and 18.8mm (sometimes advertised as 19mm). Finally, you will need to measure the length of the downstem simply by measuring your old downstem with a ruler.  If your downstem is broken or if you are buying a downstem to upgrade from a different adapter or attachment you can insert a pencil where you would put your downstem while making sure the pencil does not hit the bottom base, marking the pencil & measuring the pencil to the notch you've made. Firecut downstems clog easily but are superior in preserving flavor.  The classic & most common design for the downstem features slits at the filtration end allowing for a tried & true diffusion method.  Shop the downstem collection today at Stoner Strategies & experience something new!

Photo by Pixabay Published November 07, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Michigan Police will begin a one-year pilot program on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, using handheld devices to drug test driver's saliva who are suspected of operating a motor vehicle while being under the influence of illicit substances.  12 Michigan agencies within 5 Michigan counties will take part in the program, Berrien, Delta, Kent, St. Clair & Washtenaw.  The pilot program will cost the Michigan State Police and the citizens of Michigan roughly $30,000, including $6,000 apiece for the Alere DDS2 Monitors & $25 for each roadside kit according to the House Fiscal Agency. The device, Alere DDS2 Mobile Test System, will be used as a roadside test that will be carried out by a total of 26 Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) who have received advanced training in assessing drug and alcohol impairment.  Alere claims the DDS2 Mobile Test System will provide an optimal combination of speed, ease of use, reliability & accuracy for those on the police force, drug treatment centers, and in the workplace. The device is said to be capable of testing for amphetamine, benzothiazines, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, and opiates so long as the driver has enough saliva to complete the testing.  If the driver refuses the test, it will result in a civil infraction much like those who refuse an alcohol breathalyzer test.  These tests will not be administered at roadblocks or at DUI Checkpoints due to pre-existing laws in Michigan making it illegal to do so. Currently, Alere is in a medical lawsuit for their product line, Alere Monitoring System.  Consumers on blood thinners filed suit against the company because their Alere INRatio2 devices were not providing accurate readings of their blood clotting ability.  The consumers of this product chose to do their testing at home instead of in the lab by using their Alere InRatio2, INRatio2 PT/INR Monitor System, or INRatio Test Strips to monitor their International Normalized Ratio (INR) while undergoing anticoagulation therapy.  After several deaths, the product has been recalled and there are allegations against Alere claiming the manufacture had known the product was faulty and Alere failed to inform the United States government, healthcare providers, and the general public within a reasonable amount of time.  Alere is attempting to withdraw the lawsuit. Michigan State Police spokesperson F/Lt. Mike Shaw stated that after the pilot program the state police have 90 days to file a report to Michigan State Legislature regarding the outcome of the program.  After the report is reviewed by Michigan lawmakers, it will then be decided if the pilot program is expanded into other counties, statewide or if they should toss out the entire program. Using a company such as Alere, who has a lawsuit against them for false-positive readings, would make one question the validity of the final report from the Michigan State Police to the Michigan lawmakers and the general public.   As well as the safety of the innocent citizens of Michigan or those passing through who may come across another one of Alere's false positive readings costing them thousands in court fees, potentially their freedom and/or families all while wasting taxpayers money on imprisoning or prosecuting innocent victims of Alere products.

Dab oil is a blanket term for the different types of oils available in the market today.  Some of these dab oils are some of the purest concentrates with high THC levels while others that are used for medicinal purposes are lacking all of the psychoactive properties.  Here you'll get a quick lesson on 3 of the most basic types of dab oils, how they are made, and how they could affect you. Rick Simpson Oil The easiest at home hash oil extraction method is made from the cannabis flower that is mixed with strong alcohol like Everclear or isopropyl alcohol.  Rick Simpson made this method famous back in 2003 stating on his website phoenixtears.ca, "cure or control cancer, MS, pain, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, infections, inflammation, blood pressure, depression, sleeping problems and just about any other medical issues that one can imagine." It’s debated whether cannabis should be decarboxylated or not before being mixed with the alcohol.  Once the plant material is strained, and the alcohol is evaporated, you are left with hash oil.  The potency is greater than if you smoked the cannabis flower alone and varies with the cannabis flower THC levels you started out with.  This is a great method if you got stuck with shitty weed.  Store your hash oil in a silicone dab container and keep in a cool dark place. BHO Butane Hash Oil also called honey oil is made when THC is extracted from the cannabis plant using butane as the extraction solvent. When making BHO make sure you are preparing it in a well-ventilated area free from any sparks or flames as butane is extremely flammable and contains hazardous fumes. BHO is amber in color and is quite sticky. It is highly recommended that you use a stainless steel, glass, or silicone dab tool to handle your BHO otherwise you'll end up wasting a lot of your precious oil when handling it with your hands.  Store honey oil in a silicone dab container in a cool dark place. CO2 ​​ Concentrates that are made using a method called supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) extracts the THC from the cannabis by using the strange properties of gases that have been compressed beyond their critical point.  CO2 is best used for this method due to it reaching its critical point at 90 degrees.  The low temperature is great because it does not denature the terpenes and cannabinoids making this type of concentrate is one of the strongest in the market. CO2 oil is more liquid in its consistency and will usually come in a syringe and is best if used in a vape pen.  Cannabis oils made with CO2 are generally more flavorful and has the benefits of having no dangerous chemicals used in the extraction process.  Because the scientists who create the CO2 oil are able to hone in on particular components of the cannabis plant they are able to increase or remove the THC from the oil.  This is a great option for medical patients who are seeking the pain-relieving benefits of marijuana without the psychoactive effects.  Store your CO2 oil in a syringe or a silicone dab container in a cool dark place.

Photo by HustleCommerce.com Published August 08, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Looking for a dope bong with a unique perc system that won't leave your throat burning and your lungs feeling crushed?  The sprinkler perc is specifically designed for creating cool smooth hits that won't make you feel like you're dying after each toke. JM Flow Sci Glass is well known for their high-quality glass products featuring innovations unseen by any other glass brand within the industry with some seriously sick percs such as the sprinkler perc.  The company's founder, Jose Navarette, has been killing the American glass game for years getting his start working for infamous glass companies such as Cal Glass, Glass Werk, Hitman, Sovereignty, and Zob. The design of a sprinkler perc resembles a firework with 4 to 50 arms shooting out and is designed to create one of the smoothest pulls each and every time you use your glass piece.  The functionality of a sprinkler perc allows more of the smoke to go through the water in small bubbles; the more bubbles generated from the perc the more smooth the hit will be.  The size and number of arms on your sprinkler perc creates a bouncing effect with the water smoke and the body of your water pipe or dab rig.  These percolators are known for their optimal diffusion abilities and smooth smoking experience. Stoner Strategies always provides our customers with the highest quality of glass and easy to contact customer service options. Browse our dab rigs and bongs with various perc designs and let us know your favorite perc style!

Photo by HustleCommerce.com Published June 05, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Having a bong or any other glass smoking device like a dab rig, glass pipe, or bubbler will require regular cleaning.  The resin build-up will eventually negatively affect the flavor of your cannabis or concentrates.  While it may seem like a daunting taste to clean all of the nooks and crannies of your glass bong its actually an easy feat that can be done in no time at all. What you need to get your glass water pipe clean: coarse sea salt isopropyl alcohol a large Ziploc bag depending on the size of the bong your cleaning Directions to getting your bong squeaky clean: Empty the bong of all liquids and separate any removable pieces like the keck clip, downstem, bowl, diffuser, or slide. Give the bong and the other pieces a good rinse. In the base of your bong add the coarse sea salt or baking soda. In a ziplock bag place the sea salt and add the removable pieces. Add alcohol to the base of your bong and the ziplock bag and mix with the sea salt well. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how much resin has built up in the glass bong. After the solution has sat for some time mix well again. Pour out the cleaning solution from the base of your bong and remove the bong pieces from the ziplock bag. Rinse the bong and the bong pieces well. Reassemble your bong and enjoy your next smoke sesh.

Photo by Pixabay Published June 05, 2017 Updated May 14, 2020 A downstem is a long straight tube glass piece that sits in your pipe’s joint usually extending at a slight angle into the main chamber of your smoking piece.  Most downstems feature slits or holes allowing for extra filtration and an even cooler hit.  Most pipes come with a removable downstem, while others are usually held in place by a rubber grommet.  Downstem accessories & replacements are available in a wide variety of shapes & sizes, so it’s important to consider how your replacement downstem will fit in your pipe before completing your purchase. Stoner Strategies follows the industry standard when measuring our downstems.  As with any head shop we measure joint size as well as the downstem length.  Downstem length is measured from past the ground joint & the diffusion tip of the downstem.  Correct measurements are essential as you do not want the end of the stem hitting the base of your pipe causing possible damage to both your pipe and downstem. Downstems are exclusive to pipes with female joints due to the fact that the downstem sits within the joint.  Another measurement to consider when purchasing a new downstem is the joint size.  Joints come in three major sizes: 10mm (not as common as the 14mm & 19mm options), 14.5mm (sometimes advertised as 14mm), and 18.8mm (sometimes advertised as 19mm). Finally, you will need to measure the length of the downstem simply by measuring your old downstem with a ruler.  If your downstem is broken or if you are buying a downstem to upgrade from a different adapter or attachment you can insert a pencil where you would put your downstem while making sure the pencil does not hit the bottom base, marking the pencil & measuring the pencil to the notch you've made. Firecut downstems clog easily but are superior in preserving flavor.  The classic & most common design for the downstem features slits at the filtration end allowing for a tried & true diffusion method.  Shop the downstem collection today at Stoner Strategies & experience something new!

Photo by HustleCommerce.com Published June 5, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 As cannabis laws slowly change across the United States specifically in places like Colorado and Oregon the head shop industry is exploding with new smoking devices.  Staying up to date on all the products in the head shop market can confuse and even overwhelm the most experienced head shop owner much less the average smoker or someone who rarely partakes in cannabis.  Hearing terms like 14mm or 18mm, showerhead perc or tree arm percolator, and carb cap's or quartz banger can be like learning a foreign language and having the knowledge to know the difference between the various head shop products can be time-consuming.  That's why Stoner Strategies is providing you with an extensive list of the most common head shop definitions. 10mm/14mm/18mm - The 3 most common size options to fit most water pipes and dab rigs.  Downstems, nails, carb caps, and other water pipe and oil rig accessories will have to measure the same diameter as the joint of your bong or concentrate pipe joint. Adapter - These are great for changing the angle, sex & size of your pieces joint as well as for reclaim buckets. Ashcatcher - an attachment that fits into your bongs joint.  Designed to filter any ash that may fall through as well as cooling and diffusing the smoke before it is filtered through the main chamber of your piece. Atomizer - A vaporizer's heating element that converts liquid to vapor. Bubbler - a hand pipe that can be used wet or dry with a carb.  Hammer bubblers, sidecars, Sherlock's, and bubbler's featuring percolators are all common bubbler designs. Bowl - Dry herbs are placed here when smoking. Bowl Slide - A water pipe attachment that features a bowl for the dry herbs and a downstem (see downstem). Borosilicate - a type of scientific grade glass made with 5% boric oxide which makes the glass extreme heat resistant while resisting corrosion. Beaker Base - a type of water pipe that resembles a beaker that you would find in a scientific laboratory.  Benefits include a sturdy base and hold more water. Bat - a one-hitter usually made from metal.  Great for traveling! Carb Cap - Used to cover the dab nail for the prevention of smoke loss. Carb - a small hole responsible for regulating airflow on glass pipes, bubblers, some water pipes. Chillum - a small easily concealable glass straight tube great for personal smoke sessions. Concentrate/Dab Rig - a concentrate pipe with a nail and dome for use with water. Cone - pre-rolled rolling papers in the shape of a cone for roll free joints Dabber - A stick made from titanium, ceramic, or glass. Diffused Downstem - a simple glass tube featuring holes or slits at the end that filters the smoke through the water Downstem - straight tube that fits into the joint of a pipe usually with a diffused end that sits just below the water line of your water pipe. Domeless Nail - A nail with holes going around it to capture the smoke. Dry Piece - any piece that does not use water including chillums, bats, hand pipes, etc. Dugout - a pocket-sized device that holds ground herbs and a bat (see bat). Drop Down - drops the dome or slide away from the pipe to prevent heat transfer from the nail to the pipe. Enail - an electronic nail featuring metal or ceramic heating elements. Digital controls or an analog dial replace the need for a torch. Fumed - during the glassblowing process gold or silver are heated releasing fumes that effect the glass color.  Silver fuming creates hues of blue & purple & gold fumes produce shades of pink, green & orange. Filter/Screen - glass daisies or jacks or metal kitchen sink screens made to fit inside a bowl to prevent ash or dry herbs from being pulled through when smoking. Glass Blunt - a hollow straw like tube inserted into straight glass tube pipe. Pushing forward on the mouthpiece as you smoke will push the ash out of the pipe and is comparable to smoking something rolled in a paper product. Hand Pipe - a glass pipe that fits into your hand. Heady Glass - usually very high end and made by glassblowing artists using intricate styles and techniques that create a one of a kind glass piece. Hammer - typically a bubbler design with a percolator in the shape of a hammer. Ice Pinch - aka "ice catcher" serves the purpose of catching & holding ice above the water reducing the temperature of the smoke. Incycler - funnels water in one chamber. Inline - a glass stem that runs beneath the water line featuring slits that allow for smoke diffusion. Keck Clip - a clip designed to hold the pieces of a nectar collector together or a downstem or bowl slide in the place of a pipe joint. Nail - A ceramic, glass, titanium or quartz nail shaped essential component to an oil rig Nectar Collector - wet or dry tube like pipe that vaporizes concentrates. Nano Rig - smaller than a micro oil rig. Percolator - a cooling and sometimes intricate filtration designs used in water pipes, bubblers, nectar collectors, etc. Pollen Catch - the bottom piece of a multi-part grinder.  Also available as a pollen box. Pollen Press - press your pollen in this and you have a pollen disk. Reclaim/Reclaim Bucket - The build-up of your concentrate resin inside your dab rig after smoking. Reclaim catchers are available and attach directly on to your oil rig. Recycler - the smoke is filtered in a continuous loop as it's taken through a second chamber. This causes a reduction in the heat of the smoke and more flavorful smoking experience. Steam Roller - a tool used to help aid in the rolling of dry herbs. Sandblasting - A glass finishing technique that involves using fine grit sand & pressure blasted air to etch the glass giving it a frosted & unique texture. Scientific Glass -  a piece made from borosilicate glass Sherlock - a hand pipe or bubbler in an "S" shape Straight Tube - a cylinder shape; an absolute must-have classic for a collector. Steamroller - a straight tubed pipe with a hole on each end and a middle seamless bowl for dry herbs.  The end is a mouthpiece and the other end is a carb. Stemless - a fixed downstem Tips - glass or paper insert for rolling papers that prevent wastes. Vaporizer - a heating element made from metal or ceramic that heats your dry or concentrated herbs to optimal smoking temperature.

Photo by HustleCommerce.com Published June 00, 2017 Updated May 13, 2020 Dab rigs have gained a lot of popularity among those within the 710 culture. A dab rig also known as a concentrate pipe, oil rig, or simply a "rig" can be a bong or a bubbler depending upon the size and shape of the dab rig.  A bong can be adapted in most cases, for either cannabis flowers or concentrates with the correct attachments.  Some essential components are necessary for proper dab rig usage including your actual dab rig (bong or adaptable bubbler), dab nail (available in ceramic, glass and titanium), dab stick aka dabber, a butane torch and cannabis concentrates. Stoner Strategies has an excellent selection of various styles of smoking products for all types of smokers.  We have a large selection of high-quality scientific grade borosilicate glass dab rig pipes to choose from sure to fit any of your smoking needs.  I have, selflessly, volunteered myself to up my dabbing game and have been hard at work trying out all of the products provided here at Stoner Strategies to ensure that we only sell the best of the best dab rig products out there to provide to our loyal customers.  I personally suggest the small but eye-catching cyclone perc bubbler.  If you're missing any essential dab pieces we carry dab sticks as well as high quality 710 accessories like silicone dab containers. Never used a dab rig before?  You'll need a small butane torch to heat up your dab nail.  Please keep in mind that although we carry only the highest scientific grade borosilicate glass that can withstand extreme heat the heat from torches may cause your dab rig to crack so with that in mind keep your flame pointed away from your dab rig and any other flammable materials.  Prepare your concentrated legal wax, shatter, or oil just a dab will usually do for a newer 710 smoker. Heat the nail; as the nail reaches a glowing orange color remove the torch and grab your prepared dab of legal concentrates on your dab stick and put your mouth to the piece.  While holding your dab stick gently place the concentrates in the center of the dab nail and pull in to smoke.  If you are new to the dab world it is highly encouraged to start off with small doses of your concentrated legal herbs and build up your tolerance at a pace that is comfortable for you.  It is recommended to invest in one of our silicone dab mats or silicone dab containers for proper storage of your precious legal concentrated herbs. These basic tips should get you through your first dab experience and before you know it you'll have mastered your dab techniques. Shop Stoner Strategies for all your dabbing needs and be sure to come back to let us know in the comments how your first dabbing session went!  We would love to hear about them!