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Chris McHugh and Andrew Goodwin (Joseph, Hollander, and Craft) talk to Kansas State Rep. Brandon Woodard about the state of legalization efforts for Missouri’s western neighbor.

Chris McHugh and Andrew Goodwin talk with Joani Harshman to discuss tags, clones, caps, and more.

Chris McHugh and Andrew Goodwin of Joseph, Hollander and Craft, LLC, in Kansas City, Missouri, talk to fellow license operator Nate Ruby about current events.

Topics: Springfield CBD stores, license build-outs, verification, and more

Run time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Recorded: March 10, 2020

Smoking for the first time can be intimidating — watch this step-by-step video from our friends at Feel State to learn how to use a small pipe, AKA “chillum.”

 

Feel State is a Missouri based dispensary brand focused on helping better connect individuals to themselves, each other, and their communities through the use of cannabis.

Keeping your glass clean can be a challenge — watch this video from Feel State to learn how to get your pipe sparkling clean again!

 

Feel State is a Missouri based dispensary brand focused on helping better connect individuals to themselves, each other, and their communities through the use of cannabis.

Cannabis dosing can be tricky because it is biphasic — but what exactly does that mean? Learn more from our friends Feel State in this video!

 

by Emma Chasen of Eminent Consulting on behalf of Feel State

Emma Chasen has a mission to educate people on the science behind cannabis so that they may take charge of their own healing.  A graduate of Brown University in 2014 with a degree in Medicinal Plant Research, Emma has made a huge impact in the cannabis community and has quickly become a recognized expert in the field. Chasen now co-owns and operates Eminent Consulting.

Feel State is a Missouri based dispensary brand focused on helping better connect individuals to themselves, each other, and their communities through the use of cannabis.

What is the entourage effect? Learn more about how using the entire cannabis plant can have more therapeutic impact than a single compound alone in the video below and this article about Whole Plant vs. Single Cannabinoid from our friends at Feel State.

 

by Emma Chasen of Eminent Consulting on behalf of Feel State

Emma Chasen has a mission to educate people on the science behind cannabis so that they may take charge of their own healing.  A graduate of Brown University in 2014 with a degree in Medicinal Plant Research, Emma has made a huge impact in the cannabis community and has quickly become a recognized expert in the field. Chasen now co-owns and operates Eminent Consulting.

Feel State is a Missouri based dispensary brand focused on helping better connect individuals to themselves, each other, and their communities through the use of cannabis.

In our recent discussion of Cannabis Dosing, we have mentioned strategies to help you discover your optimal dose. Cannabis has high therapeutic potential, however the success of the experience comes down to dose. And because each person is unique, everyone will have a unique relationship with cannabis. Therefore optimal dose will be different for every person. And that optimal dose will also vary based on the way in which you choose to consume. Even if you have been smoking THC-dominant cannabis for years, your optimal edible dose may only be around 5mg THC. 

This variability in dose requires experimentation so that you may find your optimal threshold dose for each way in which you choose to consume. To help reduce the likelihood of discomfort and negative side effects during this experimentation, we recommend microdosing. 

Microdosing is a strategy that promotes the consumption of a very low dose at the onset of experimentation with a substance or medicine, in this case, cannabis. The low dose may be enough to cause therapeutic effect and should not be enough to cause an uncomfortable experience. If you find that the microdose does not deliver the experience you desire, then you can increase or decrease that dose in a regimented, incremental fashion at the next time of consumption. This will allow you to arrive at your personal optimal dose without experiencing discomfort common to a cannabis overdose, such as anxiety, paranoia and elevated heart rate. 

When it comes to cannabis dosing start low, go slow – you can always consume more but you can’t consume less. As you experiment to find your optimal dose, follow these microdosing guidelines per consumption method:

Smoking

When taking a hit, whether it be through a joint, bong or bubbler, inhale no longer than two seconds. Do not hold the smoke in your lungs, instead immediately exhale. Wait ten minutes before taking another hit. If after ten minutes, you find you want more, repeat the above steps. Once you arrive at a happy experience, do not consume more. 

Vaping flower

When vaporizing flower, the vaporization device should allow you to adjust heat settings. When microdosing, set the device to a low heat setting, as this will allow you to consume more terpenes and less cannabinoids. Inhale for around two seconds. Do not hold the vapor in your lungs, instead immediately exhale. Wait ten minutes before consuming more. If after ten minutes, you find you want more, repeat the above steps. If you find you are not gaining the experience you want, raise the heat setting, and repeat the above steps. Once you arrive at a pleasant experience, do not consume more. 

Vaping oil

When vaporizing oil, some vape pens may have adjustable heat settings. If this is the case, set the device to a low heat setting. Inhale for around two seconds. Do not hold the vapor in your lungs, instead immediately exhale. Wait ten minutes before consuming more. If after ten minutes, you find you want more, repeat the above steps. If you find you are not gaining the experience you want, raise the heat setting, and repeat the above steps. Once you arrive at a pleasant experience, do not consume more. 

Edibles

This may be the most important consumption method to employ microdosing as the experience can be incredibly intense if overdosed. For THC-dominant edibles, start with 2.5mg THC. Even if you do not feel anything from that dose, wait until the next consumption event (at the earliest, 24 hours later) to consume more. At the next time of consumption, increase dose by 1mg THC if needed.

Vaporizing is a great option for patients who want immediate effects but don’t want the health risks associated with smoking cannabis. Learn more from our friends Feel State with the brilliant Emma Chasen in the video below!

 

by Emma Chasen of Eminent Consulting on behalf of Feel State

Emma Chasen has a mission to educate people on the science behind cannabis so that they may take charge of their own healing.  A graduate of Brown University in 2014 with a degree in Medicinal Plant Research, Emma has made a huge impact in the cannabis community and has quickly become a recognized expert in the field. Chasen now co-owns and operates Eminent Consulting.

Feel State is a Missouri based dispensary brand focused on helping better connect individuals to themselves, each other, and their communities through the use of cannabis.

Linalool is a common terpene found in cannabis varieties, however it is most abundantly found in lavender. Think of an experience you’ve had with lavender. Maybe you’ve had a massage with lavender oil or have walked through a lavender field. What did you feel? 

If you’ve interacted with lavender before, you have most likely felt relaxed and calm after your experience. This relaxing and calming energy is a result of linalool. Linalool is the primary constituent found in lavender and it even helps the bees who feed on the flowers of lavender to relax. Here is a snapshot of linalool might affect a cannabis experience:

Aroma. Aroma helps us to identify terpenes when we don’t have lab results. Terpenes are consumed through our olfactory glands before we even inhale or ingest. Therefore, the smell of a variety can affect the experience. It also may contribute to taste. 

Linalool’s Aroma: lavender, soapy, sweet, floral

Effects on mood: In cannabis, linalool most likely contributes to a sedative, stress relieving experience and may help to elevate mood, alleviate stress and anxiety and calm both the body and mind. Linalool helps those who might have trouble sleeping due to excessive stress and anxiety. It often creates a lovely relaxing energy. 

Most Notable Medicinal Properties: Anti-anxiety, Sedative, Anti-depressant, Immune potentiator, Analgesic, Anti-oxidant

Synergistic Properties: When combined with THCA and CBD, linalool exhibits anticonvulsant efficacy, making it an essential ingredient for cannabis formulations that help to manage seizure disorders. Linalool has also exhibited impact on liver enzymes, therefore linalool may affect the way in which cannabis is processed via oral ingestion. 

 

by Emma Chasen of Eminent Consulting on behalf of Feel State

Emma Chasen has a mission to educate people on the science behind cannabis so that they may take charge of their own healing.  A graduate of Brown University in 2014 with a degree in Medicinal Plant Research, Emma has made a huge impact in the cannabis community and has quickly become a recognized expert in the field. Chasen now co-owns and operates Eminent Consulting.

Feel State is a Missouri based dispensary brand focused on helping better connect individuals to themselves, each other, and their communities through the use of cannabis.