How To Pick Great Bud at Your Local Marijuana Dispensary

Posted by CANNASaver on Monday, 15 August 2016 in Canna Blog

Picking Great Bud:  Red Hairs and Glitter Say a Lot

Picking great marijuana can be as easy as visiting a dispensary with a reputation for selling great bud, but sometimes that can be easier said than done.  Marijuana is an agricultural product, and just like our fruits and veggies, sometimes the crop isn’t picked at the perfect time and quality suffers.  Picking too early or too late can affect the flavor, THC and cannabinoid content and high of the finished product.  So how can a marijuana consumer tell if the pot they’re buying was picked at its peak?  One way is to take a good hard look at the bud before you buy it.  A bud will say a lot about its life in its appearance.  In determining if it was picked at the right time there are two main things to look for, red hairs and glitter.

Red hair

Mentioning hair in pot makes many potheads remember the old days when picking dog hair out of the baggie was a part of rolling a joint.  But red hair in marijuana can be a great sign.  If a bud is covered in red hair, that is a great indicator that it was left on the plant until it was done developing, which means the percentages of THC and cannabinoids will be higher than if it had been harvested early. 

There are a couple of important notes concerning red hair in marijuana.  First, not all strains have the ability to produce as much red hair as others.  These “hairs” are actually part of the cannabis flower, and just like many flowers, different varieties produce different color variations.  Some strains of pot produce these red “hairs” while others have smaller, and harder to see, hair.  Second, these hair parts can also indicate a bud that was picked too late and started to lose quality and THC content.  If the hairs seem particularly withered or brittle, another strain may be your best bet this time around unless you can grab it on discount, like day old bread.

Glitter

We are not talking about that movie about the singer.  Glitter, as in the sparkly, shiny stuff that envelopes each and every nook and cranny of a good bud.  Mother nature’s greatest marketing tool ever – a glittery bud and a few well aimed LED lights, and everyone will come and buy your beautiful and irresistible buds.  And if those buds are coated in glitter, then they very well should go and buy those buds! 

The glitter on marijuana is actually the trichrome and home to the volatile oils that make the plant what it is -  the oils that make up live resin.  Get up close and personal with a bud sometime and check these little gems out.  Each and every one of those sparkly little dots is really a tiny little bubble of the good stuff.  THC, cannabinol, and other active chemicals are carried and housed in these bubbles of oil.  When marijuana has lots of these bubbles left on it in the pot shop, this means a couple of things.  It means that the bud was allowed to mature to a point where it produced a lot of this oil, which means it should be stronger.  It also means that it was not allowed to stand in the field too long and loose vital potency.  But lots of glitter left on the bud also means that it was cured and handled with care and that its at least fairly fresh.  As pot sits around and dries out, so do these oils, making even the best weed loose quality and glitter if not stored properly. 

When shopping for your favorite strains of marijuana at your local dispensary remember to keep one eye open for red hairs and glitter.  Better than thumping a melon, these are two tried and true indicators of mature, high quality marijuana that is sure to provide the high you are looking for at great cannasaver prices

Pot Couponing 101: A Beginners Guide to Saving Money on Weed

Posted by CANNASaver on Sunday, 14 August 2016 in Canna Blog

Pot Couponing 101

Since before your grandmother’s time, coupons have been a super way to stretch the family budget.  That’s still true today for many day-to-day products like food, toiletries, and weed.  Yes, weed coupons do exist and can make your marijuana budget go even farther than you ever thought possible.  So where do you find coupons for marijuana and how do you use them.  Check out this basic primer and start saving money on weed today!

Locations with dispensaries certainly have no shortage of them, and this can mean superior savings for the savvy marijuana consumer.  Trust this starving writer, there are many ways to save money on marijuana by couponing, it only takes a moment to save enough money to buy more weed!

Let’s face it, most marijuana enthusiasts have a limited budget available to spend on their favorite cannabis indulgence, so the more money we can save, the more marijuana we can buy.  I am no extreme coupon queen (or king) but I have been known to save a few dollars here and there.  More than that really, I am proud to say that just last week I saved $45 at the grocery store and walked out paying only $40 for my $85 purchase – and with only a 10-minute time investment before my shopping trip.  Shopping for pot is no different.  Just a few moments of your time and a couple of great resources, and you too can be on your way to saving money and bringing home more awesomely delicious weed.

For first timers, couponing doesn’t just mean using those wonderful ink and paper coupons we know so well, couponing also refers to taking advantage of sales, specials, and other offers.  Anything that offers you a way to save money can be used in couponing – all savings are fair game.  Here are some of the best ways to save money and coupon for pot. 

Daily Specials

Many dispensaries offer different deals or daily specials each day of the week, so that everyone can get a new deal every day of the week.  Most pot shops offer different specials each day and also have a set menu of deals on their website.  For instance, Three Rivers Organics in Pueblo has these deals on their in-store menu in addition to the great coupon deals they have available at Cannasaver currently:

• Sunday – 15% off edibles
• Monday - $5 off a $30 or more purchase
• Tuesday – 10% off tinctures
• Wednesday -  Managers choice 20% off
• Thursday – 20% off topicals
• Friday – Wax/concentrates 3 for $70
• Saturday - $1 pre-roll with $30 purchase

Many dispensaries like Three Rivers Organics in Pueblo, run similar weekly deals, there’s sure to be at least a couple in your neighborhood.  Check your favorite dispensary, their website, or stop by CannaSaver and see all the best pot deals and coupons in your area every day. Note that as with most coupons, these special prices are usually pre-tax – so keep that in mind when counting your pennies.

Other pot shops offer great special deals daily, just at special times, or different deals each day These specials, and many other daily deals like them, can save up to 30% or more off your total cannabis purchase. Or if you prefer, get you up to 30% more weed.

Coupons

How could we possibly write an article about couponing without mentioning coupons?  We couldn’t.  Because printed coupons, like the ones at Cannasaver were some of the first ways to save money on marijuana, and are still one of the best.  Just search for the deal or product you are looking for and find dispensaries near you with the products you want at the prices you need to buy them at.  Why pay full price for a gram of Kush or those infused chocolate candies, when you can almost always find it for a much better price, just a few miles or blocks away. 

Printed coupons like the ones you find at Cannasaver are better than other ways to save for lots of reasons like:

• Print it and forget it – that is, don’t forget it.  Printed coupons you can stick to the fridge are easier for forgetful stoners to take to the store and use than remembering to use an app.
• No Wi-Fi Needed – Don’t you hate it when you get to the store and can’t use your digital coupons because there’s no wi-fi?  With printed coupons, that is never a problem.
• No Arguments – Hate arguing with the cashier because they say your product isn’t in the computer for that price?  With printed coupons that doesn’t happen because printed coupons are …
• Printed in Black and White – As well as other colors.  But the colors used isn’t what’s important.  The important thing is that you have printed evidence of the offered deal in the unlikely case that there is a dispute about the coupon deal being offered.
• No Surprises – Have the specifics of the deal right in front of you, all the time – expiration date and quantity limits and any other requirements too (such as “medicinal only”).  Using printed coupons like the ones you can print at Cannasaver, the only surprises you’ll get are the good kind – when you hear the final total of your next purchase at the pot shop. 
• Great Savings Anytime – Take the worry out of coupon savings by storing your cannabis coupons in your wallet, purse, or backpack as soon as they roll out of the printer.  By keeping them with your money and ID, you are sure to have the savings ready anytime you need to drop by the dispensary.

Daily deals and paper coupons are just a couple of the ways to save money on your cannabis purchases.  Watch for more in our series on how to save money on marijuana on our blog.  While you wait for our next informative post, check out the amazing savings on all things cannabis at Cannasaver.com.

First Time Visit to a Marijuana Store? What To Expect

Posted by CANNASaver on Friday, 12 August 2016 in Canna Blog

First time at a marijuana store : What to expect and how to get the best marijuana deals in denver

Have you been thinking about trying marijuana, but wondering what to expect your first time at a marijuana store? Visiting a marijuana dispensary is a great first step for a first time marijuanauser who isn't quite sure what to do or what to get. You might be wondering how to find the best dispensary deals Denver weed stores are offering, and what are the best marijuana deals in denver that you can take advantage of as a marijuana first timer. You might have more basic questions, perhaps wondering, which marijuana product is right for me? One of the best things about going to a dispensary is that the marijuana stores have expert staff members who can answer questions, explain all the different marijuana products available, and guide you towards a good selection. If you've never been to a weed store before, your first time at a marijuana dispensary is definitely an exciting experience. Knowing what to expect during your first time at a marijuana store will help you feel more confident so that you can relax and fully enjoy the experience. Here's what it's really like to buy marijuana in Colorado at any of the numerous neighborhood weed stores.

Marijuana dispensaries range from modest like Denver Recreational Dispensary to sprawling like Medicine Man Denver, and most look very unassuming from the outside. You won't see any storefront windows packed with marijuana on display, or any signage advertising the best marijuana deals in Denver. Instead, you'll probably find a very plain looking building with a simple sign that says the name of the business, perhaps embellished with a pot leaf or the traditional green cross. To find the best dispensary deals Denver locals look on CannaSaver where you can find marijuana coupons from dispensaries like Platte Valley Dispensary and Medicine Man Denver, and also get an idea of what prices are like at the different dispensaries. The best marijuana deals in Denver are never far away.

When you first go into the marijuana dispensary, you'll enter a little waiting room area that's separate from the area where the marijuana products are kept and sold. This part of the process usually feels a bit formal, sort of like being in a doctor's office. Here, someone will check your id before you're allowed to go any further into the dispensary. You absolutely won't be allowed to shop without a valid government-issued photo id that shows you are at least 21 years of age. This means that if your license is expired, or you forgot it, you're out of luck. Once your id gets the okay, the staff person will guide you into the dispensary. There are rules about how many people can be in the dispensary area at a time, so sometimes you have to wait a little bit before you're allowed to go in. There is usually not much of a wait, maybe 10 or 15 minutes at most but typically you'll be able to go right in.

Once you do get in the main marijuana dispensary area, you'll find a whole new world. You'll likely receive a friendly greeting as your eyes feast on the shining display cases and shelves stocked with jars upon jars of beautiful buds of various marijuana strains. You'll also find concentrates such as wax, oils, and shatter, a variety of marijuana edibles from candies to cookies to soda pops, pipes, vaporizers, bongs, and other smoking accessories, and often clothing, stickers, incense, and other gift products and novelty items.

The people that work the counter at the marijuana dispensary are called budtenders. The budtender will weigh out your weed for you and answer any questions you may have. Many dispensaries will let you take a quick whiff of the buds and get a closer look, so don't be shy about asking to check out the marijuana up close before you decide on a strain. When it comes time to pay for your marijuana, it's a nice gesture to tip your budtender just as you would tip a bartender.

You'll have to use cash to make your marijuana purchase, so come prepared in case there isn't an ATM nearby. Be aware that marijuana products are heavily taxed, so expect to pay up to an additional 20% or so in marijuana tax on your purchase. There is a 12.9% state tax, plus city and county taxes that vary from place to place. When you buy your weed, you'll also need to buy what is called an “exit bag.” This specially made opaque bag with a safety closure is something that the law requires, the idea being that your marijuana purchase will be discreetly concealed when you exit the store. They typically cost only a dollar or two, and you can reuse the same bag if you end up visiting the dispensary again.

If you're feeling ready for your first time at a marijuana store, use the search tool on Cannapages to find a marijuana dispensary near you. Get some marijuana coupons while you're at it, too. The best dispensary deals Denver offers include discounts, sales, daily specials, and other money-saving promotions. Just go to CannaSaver to find the best marijuana deals in Denver. With marijuana coupons in hand, options for where to go, and the knowledge of what to expect once you get there, you'll be shopping for the first time at a marijuana store like a pro.

High THC Cannabis - Side Effects and Practical Tips

Posted by CANNASaver on Monday, 08 August 2016 in Canna Blog

Practical Tips for Combating the Side Effects of High THC Cannabis

A recent article discussed the most common side effects of high THC cannabis strains and some expert tips for how to fight them.  While these tips were helpful, they just seemed to be missing something, practical experience.  Here are a few tried and true tips to fight off these bothersome little buddies of pot smokers everywhere.

Start Slow

The experts will tell you to start with a low dose.  This a great game plan for more than one reason.  First, it is a slower and more controlled way to get high.  Second, it can save a ton of weed and money.  The marijuana available today is if such high quality that it only takes a puff or two of some strains to leave veterans like Snoop Dogg drooling for hours.  Save some money and stay just high enough, by going slow and adjusting as needed.

Edibles are all Different for Everyone

We have all heard about the nightmare experiences that edibles have caused and when we first got to Colorado, my husband and I were both more than a little leery of trying edibles for the first time.  Neither of us are noobs and have had more than one or two pot brownies in the past, but the stories we heard didn’t set very well.  When we finally tried some, it was not at all what we were expecting. 

The first ones we tried came as pills and highly recommended by a budtender who said she used them regularly (and looked very nicely baked).  Although the effects were mildly noticeable after eating several, it was most definitely not what we were expecting after all the warnings.  The second edibles we tried were Americana gummies.  They tasted pretty decent, and oddly enough, made our mouths a little numb as we chewed them.  Even with that immediate effect, it still took at least an hour to feel the full effects, and then it was still only a “one-beer-buzz” feeling after eating 4 each.  Most definitely not any sort of scary or bad trip.  Of course, everyone’s experience is different, just be prepared and don’t plan on operating any dangerous equipment or cooking a soufflé when trying edibles for the first time.   Also look for a dispensary running a deal on edibles because they do tend to cost a good bit more than a regular bag of treats.

Anxiety and Paranoia

The very best tip for this is to be comfortable before you get high.  Being in a situation where you fear getting caught will always intensify feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety.  Remember how anxious you got smoking in Mom’s house?  Or how about the paranoia in the school bathroom – knowing you would get expelled if you got caught?  What’s the very best way to combat anxiety and paranoia when smoking cannabis?  Move to a state where it’s legal. I did, and my anxiety and paranoia instantly went down 85 percent.  For most this is not an option, but here are a few tips to try:

• Use cover scent like incense, automatic air fresheners, or ionizing air cleaners.  Hiding or eliminating the pungent aroma of good pot from intruding neighbors and unexpected visitors will ease fears immensely.
• Don’t smoke in the main living area during visitor hours.  Save the kicked back TV time for after the kids are in bed.  In most places, the police can’t even visit without reason after 10pm, making the living room a safe and cozy place to enjoy your right to pursue happiness. 
• Don’t be high around people or situations that make you feel guilty.  Some smokers don’t feel comfortable being high around their kids or family, while others have no problem going to the PTA meeting baked.  If your personal morals or ethics make it feel wrong to be high – then don’t be.  Don’t cave into peer pressure, just save the bowl for when you get home and enjoy it instead of getting freaked out because you find yourself too high at church.

Cottonmouth and Dry Eyes

These side effects are said to be best combated by drinking plenty of water.  Hydration it seems, is the key to everything, including reducing two of the most annoying side effects of smoking cannabis.  In addition to staying well hydrated, be sure to keep a drink nearby when you sit down for smoking sessions.  No matter how well hydrated you may be, some strains of marijuana just cause cottonmouth and that’s that.  Being well hydrated is also said to help with dry eyes.  One thing to remember not to do is rely too heavily on eye drops.  Overuse can actually end up making eyes dryer and reducing natural tear production.  Not to mention, the medicines in certain eye drops can cause diarrhea when used excessively.

The Munchies

The munchies can be a reason to smoke or a bad side effect depending on who you ask, but one thing’s for sure, they do exist and they are hard as heck to stay away from once they show up at the party.  Short of eating everything in the kitchen or inventing really strange recipes, there is one certain way to keep the munchies at bay.

Any veteran pot smoker knows that there is one sure fire way to kill a good buzz – eat.  So many long time smokers simply use will power, and their dedication to stay high, as their number one weapon in the war against the munchies.  Don’t give in and eat, and stay higher longer.  Smoke a little and eat a pizza, and an hour later you will find yourself repeating the process -  and the calories start to add up.  But smoke and wait it out, and the munchies will pass sooner or later and save 500 calories or more as well as a great buzz.

Best Weed Deals in Denver August 7-13th

Posted by CANNASaver on Monday, 08 August 2016 in Canna Blog

Weekly Market Report: Best Marijuana Deals in Denver for August 7th-August 13th

If you like to save money on weed, this is your lucky week. There are a lot of great dispensary deals going on in Denver Colorado right now, with sales and discounts on wax, shatter, flower, edibles, marijuana vapes, and more. Whether you're looking for the best recreational dispensaries in Denver, or whether you have a red card and can take advantage of the medical marijuana deals, there are lots of ways to save right now if you know where to go and what to get. Here's the Savvy Stoner's weekly roundup of the best dispensary deals in Denver for ounce deals, concentrates, and edibles.

Best Ounce Deals in Denver

Livwell and Platte Valley Dispensary are the places to go for the best dispensary deals in Denver for the lowest price ounces of flower you can get right now. For recreational marijuana customers, Livwell has the best ounce deal in Denver, offering a full ounce of select strains for just $99.99 plus tax. This marijuana deal is available at all their locations including Livwell Broadway, Livwell Stapleton, and Livwell Evans. Platte Valley Dispensary has the best ounce deal in Denver this week for medical marijuana customers. You can get an ounce of top-shelf flower for just $100, tax included. This is about the lowest price ounce you'll ever find in Denver, so if you've got your red card, stock up now while the price is right.

Best Marijuana Deals in Denver

If you don't have enough funds right now to take advantage of the best ounce deals in denver, you can still procure a decent amount of marijuana for fairly little. Platte Valley Dispensary has one of the best marijuana deals in denver for recreational marijuana customers looking to buy small quantities. Eighths of any strain of flower—and they have a great variety of marijuana strains to choose from—is only $25, all taxes included. If you want to save money on marijuana more than you care about having the best selection at the moment, you can get a slightly lower price on an eighth at Livwell, where shake eighths are only $15 and eighths of select strains (one or two) are just $20, plus tax. They usually have different strains available at their different locations, so just call ahead and see what marijuana strains they have on special at Livwell Franklin, Livwell Broadway, Livwell Evans, and their several other dispensaries. Just look on Cannapages to find the Livwell location nearest you.

Best Wax Deals and Best Shatter Deals in Denver

The best shatter deals in denver this week for medical marijuana customers are at RiverRock North and RiverRock South, where craft shatter is only $25 a gram if you have your red card. For recreational marijuana customers, Rocky Road Aurora has one of the best wax deals and best shatter deals in denver if you're looking to buy more than a gram but less than an ounce of concentrates. For $93, you can get 3 grams of wax or shatter.

Vape Specials

If you're a recreational customer, head to Rocky Road Aurora for the best vape specials in denver right now. They're offering a coupon on CannaSaver for $5 off any vape cartridge, any brand, any strength. They also have the Tumbleweed 250 mg vape pen on special for just $28, a $7 savings off their usual price. If you're a medical marijuana user, some of the best vape specials for both rec and med customers alike can be found at RiverRock South and RiverRock North. These recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries are offering a 20% off discount on the Evolab disposable vape, the 500 mg Evolab Chroma, and the Evolab Alchemy.

Best Dispensaries in Denver for Edibles

The best dispensaries in Denver for edibles this week are The Joint by Cannabis and CannaBotica. CannaBotica is offering medical marijuana customers $5 off any edibles purchase of $50 or more, and at The Joint by Cannabis, both recreational and medical customers receive 25% off discount on edibles, every monday. Located in the Highlands area of Denver, The Joint by Cannabis is a  marijuana dispensary that offers a wide variety of products including flower, concentrates, edibles, vapes, smoking accessories, and more. There are also some great daily specials on edibles to be found at Medicine Man Denver on Mondays, where edibles are buy one, get one half off for both recreational and medical customers.  

More Marijuana Deals

Deals change fast as supplies run out and varieties change at the local dispensaries, so if you want to take advantage of any of these current bargains, don't delay. You can always check the newest marijuana deals page on CannaSaver and subscribe to the newsletter, too, so you'll be in the know about any new marijuana deals just as soon as they become available.

Is California Finally Ready to Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Posted by CANNASaver on Saturday, 06 August 2016 in Canna Blog

Is California Finally Ready for Recreational?

California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana way back in 1996, but some twenty years later still hasn’t been able to take the leap to recreational legalization until now.  Will 2016 finally be the year that Californians say yes to recreational use of marijuana?

Since 1972 voters in Cali have been trying to get pot legalized to little avail.  They started this wonderful movement we are experiencing today, but have not been able to reap the full rewards of all their hard work until now.  The election this year holds promise for many California potheads, with the inclusion of Proposition 64 on November’s statewide ballot.  Proposition 64, also known as the California Marijuana Legalization Initiative, seeks to legalize marijuana and hemp under state law and provide for the collection of certain sales and cultivation taxes.

The proposition has plenty of supporters across the state including the California Medical Association.  Sponsors began collecting petition signatures in February and had until July to collect the 365,000 signatures needed.  On May 4^th sponsors announced that they had collected 600,000 signatures.  It was also announced that as of May, supporters claimed to have over $6 million in funding while the opposition reported a mere $135,000 in available funds.  Money isn’t the only show of support for the initiative either, high profile individuals have thrown their official support behind the proposition, including former Presidential hopeful, Bernie Sanders and California Lieutenant Governor, Gavin Newsom.

Proposition 64 is not without its critics however.  One major opponent is the California Hospital Association.  Not surprisingly a physician spokesperson and family practitioner, Dr. Ted Pole of Ventura, was quoted as saying, “I don't think marijuana is something that improves people's health.”

The traditional medical community is not the only group moving with caution concerning Proposition 64, there are many growers and related marijuana industry professionals who are approaching the ballot measure with great caution.  These individuals and business owners interested in starting pot related businesses like Denver’s own Colorado Cannabis Tours are concerned with the rules and regulations built into the initiative.  Rules and regulations that dictate tax collection and other standard business regulatory mumbo jumbo, but also rules that limit the formation of monopolies for 5 years in an attempt to encourage competition – rules that certain entities were hoping to keep out of Proposition 64.

Recreationally legal weed and the potentially high profits that come with it is an issue that may or may not be settled in California once and for all this November.  Maybe the initiative will pass with flying colors, or maybe it will stall and die thanks to special interest groups.  Maybe the best chance that California’s Proposition 64 has for passing is that it was named after Colorado’s own great experiment, Proposition 64.

Best Dispensaries in Denver for Daily Edibles Specials

Posted by CANNASaver on Saturday, 06 August 2016 in Canna Blog

Savvy Stoner: Best Dispensaries in Denver for Edibles Daily Specials

Looking for the best dispensaries in Denver for edibles? There are lots of one-time coupons and edibles deals you can get periodically on CannaSaver, but which stores have the best daily specials that you can count on week after week? Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays are the best days to shop for marijuana edibles, but if you know where to go, there are edibles deals to be found every day of the week. Here is the Savvy Stoner's roundup of the best dispensaries in Denver for edibles and daily specials.

Monday: Medicine Man Denver is one of the best dispensaries in Denver for edibles on a Monday. They offer a fantastic Monday edibles deal—when you buy an edible on a Monday, you'll get a second edible at a discount of 50% off. Medicine Man Denver sells both retail and medical marijuana, and they carry many edibles including the Leafs by Snoop line of edibles and Canyon strawberry lemonade suckers. Platte Valley Dispensary is another one of the best dispensaries in Denver for edibles on a Monday, although their deal isn't quite as good as the deal at Medicine Man. At Platte Valley Dispensary, when you buy an edible on a Monday, you can get another edible for 25% off the usual price. If you're in the Colorado Springs area, Quality Choice Alternative Care Dispensary also has a Monday buy one, get one half off on edibles special, and they carry a large selection of edibles that includes products like the marijuana-infused Monkey Bar by Incredibles. They are a locally owned and family operated medical marijuana dispensary, so unless you have your red card, you won't be able to shop there.

Tuesday: Herbal Remedies, a medical marijuana dispensary in Lakewood, Colorado near Denver, offers a 25% off discount on any edibles purchase made on a Tuesday. Herbal Remedies carries Blue Kudu, CannaPunch, Flower of Life Infused Products, Grandma's Chronic Goodies, Dixie Elixirs, and many other popular edibles brands. Herbal Remedies is located on Alameda Avenue in Lakewood and they're open seven days a week, but please note that they do only sell medical marijuana, as recreational marijuana sells are not allowed in the city of Lakewood due to a local ordinance.

Thursday: Another good edibles deal for medical marijuana patients can be found at Karmaceuticals. Stop by Karmaceuticals on Thursdays for their Thursday BlackJack game. Karmaceuticals members can win a marijuana cookie and a gram of flower, while non-members can score the free marijuana cookie. Karmaceuticals only sells medical marijuana, but they're open 365 days a year from 11:00a.m. to 7:00p.m. Quality Choice Alternative Care Center is also one of the best dispensaries for edibles on a Thursday, although they're located all the way down in Colorado Springs. Their “Thirsty Thursdays” special allows patrons to buy any marijuana infused beverage and get a second drink for half price. Quality Choice carries marijuana-infused sodas like Keef Cola and cannabis edibles like Dabba Chocolate. Dabba Chocolate is a cannabis-infused mint chocolate that was developed several years ago in Boulder, Colorado. They took home an award at the 2012 High Times Cannabis Cup, and since then, their products have become available in many marijuana dispensaries in Boulder, Denver, and all around the state of Colorado.

Everyday edibles deals in Denver: If planning ahead isn't your strong suit, just head to The Joint by Cannabis, where you get 20% off your edibles purchase any day of the week. The Joint by Cannabis is a recreational and medical marijuana dispensary located in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver. They're ranked as one of the top ten dispensaries in Colorado. Edibles in stock include Dixie Elixirs, CannaPunch, Wana, and more. Wana is a Colorado brand that got their start way back in 2010. They create a whole line of artisan edibles including gummies, rolls, caramels, and jewels. Wana is the maker of Colorado's favorite sour gummies, according to the Wana Brands website.

Best Edibles Deals Overall and More Ways to Save

Overall, the best dispensary in denver for edibles daily specials has got to be Medicine Man Denver since they sell both medical and recreational marijuana and have the buy one, get one half off deal on edibles every Monday. The absolute best way to save though and make sure you're getting the lowest price on edibles is to check CannaSaver before you shop. The newest deals page features the most recent marijuana specials while the edibles page shows all the active edibles deals and specials that are currently going on. Compare these deals to the daily specials mentioned above, and you'll be sure to get the best prices on edibles in Colorado, every time you shop, any day of the week.

Marijuana Use and PTSD - More Veterans to Gain Access

Posted by CANNASaver on Friday, 05 August 2016 in Canna Blog

PTSD and Marijuana: More Veterans to Gain Access

Earlier this week, the state legislature of New Jersey voted to add PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, and recently a judge in Illinois ordered that PTSD be added to the Illinois medical marijuana program, as well. While PTSD is most often associated with military veterans, it's an anxiety disorder that can happen to anyone who has been through an emotionally charged, traumatic experience, especially if that experience involved a threat of serious injury or death. The symptoms that point to PTSD include reexperiencing, avoidance, and episodes of hyperarousal that may include insomnia, social isolation, or flashbacks of the traumatic memory. PTSD persists over time because of changes that happen in the brain at the time of trauma that leave the brain hyper-responsive to adrenaline and stress.

Veterans across the country have been turning to marijuana for years to help soothe PTSD symptoms, and many are finding some relief for their symptoms. As many as 20% of military veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from PTSD. VA hospitals in some states like Nevada and Maine allow doctors to prescribe marijuana for their PTSD patients, but many others do not have that opportunity.

That might change with a new PTSD and marijuana study that's currently underway to determine the benefits of marijuana on veterans with PTSD. Volunteer veterans in Maryland and Arizona will be asked to smoke up to two joints a day, and report on their progress. Different strains will be tested, as well, to determine which marijuana strains might be the most effective for treating PTSD symptoms. If the study helps show some tangible benefits, it might urge more states to add PTSD to their list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana.

Marijuana is believed to help relieve many symptoms of PTSD including insomnia, anxiety, and depression, and there may be even deeper benefits that have yet to be fully understood and realized. One study found that cannabinoids aided in the memory extinction process in mice, a finding that has huge applications for PTSD sufferers. The mice were exposed to a noise which was followed by an electric shock. After a few days, the shocks were discontinued but the mice were still exposed to the noise that used to precede the electric shock. In the mice that received the cannabinoids, they were able to readjust to the sound after a few days and no longer had a flinching response in fear of the anticipated shock. The mice that did not receive any cannabinoids never adjusted to the noise and showed the same flinching response as if they were going to get shocked even after the shocks had been eliminated. So why is this relevant for PTSD sufferers? People with PTSD can react to triggers in their environment that remind them of the intial trauma they experienced. For example, the sound of firecrackers can bring back memories and emotions associated with gunfire for those who have lived through such encounters. If cannabinoids can help mice develop memory extinction that allows them to disassociate stimuli from a learned response and instead react with a new response, human sufferers of PTSD could possibly find the same benefits.

To get the most benefit from using marijuana for PTSD symptoms like insomnia, the Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access website recommends low to moderate doses, preferably in the form of edibles that provide a precise, measurable dose. If you're taking marijuana for PTSD and you know you're going to be in a potentially triggering situation, the Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access website advises vaping or smoking a small to moderate amount, several times, in advance of the potentially triggering situation. As with any medicine intended to treat a health condition, it's always best to talk to your doctor first to find out the best type of medicine for you, how much you should take, and how often.

If you suffer from PTSD and you're lucky enough to live in a state that allows medical marijuana use for your symptoms (or if you live in a state like Colorado that has recreational marijuana), why not give marijuana a try and see if it could be of benefit? It could very well be the missing key that opens a new path toward hope and healing.

Dispensary Specials for August, A Homemade Apple Pipe and the CannaCatwalk Fusion Fashion Show

Posted by CANNASaver on Monday, 01 August 2016 in Canna Blog

Best way to smoke weed in August, August marijuana events and best dispensary deals in Denver

by The Savvy Stoner

Summer is waning and August is here, which is a little bit of a bummer for many of us who face back to school time or dread the coming of colder weather. But for now, the sun is still shining in Colorado where there's always a reason to celebrate the season with some super dank marijuana. From August marijuana events in Denver and best marijuana deals to a diy apple pipe just right for this time of year, here are the savvy stoner's top tips for enjoying the best of the Colorado marijuana lifestyle before summer truly comes to an end.

Best dispensary deals in Denver for August

Medicine Man Denver and Livwell have the best dispensary deals in Denver to grab this August. Both Denver dispensaries are offering recreational ounces for $99. At Livwell, the deal is good for select strains, with typically one or two types available. The deal is good at all their locations including Livwell Broadway. At Medicine Man, the deal is good for any single-strain top-shelf ounce and they offer a wide variety of strains to choose from. For the best concentrate deals Denver stoners are heading to The Joint by Cannabis where you can get two grams of wax or shatter for $50, recreational or medical.

Best August marijuana events in Denver

If you're looking for an unforgettable experience and network opportunities galore, check out the CannaCatwalk The Fusion fashion show in Denver that will take place August 22^nd at the Denver Performing Art Complex. The show features new and unusual cannabis product lines, vendors, entertainment, a party bus, and of course, fashion. There's also the Cannazaar going on which you can catch on August 14^th at Cluster Studios in Denver. With performance art, theatrics, contemporary artists, food vendors, outdoor games, shopping, marijuana party buses, and more, the Cannazaar has a little something for everyone. 

Best way to smoke weed in August

While the savvy stoner knows better than to give this kind of apple to the teacher, a homemade apple pipe is one of the most fun and festive ways to smoke weed in August. The first thing to do is remove the stem from a ripe, delicious Colorado apple. This stem-end is the end you will carve first, and once the apple pipe is complete, this is the end which you will place your mouth on to take your toke. Use a small paring knife or pocket knife to carefully cut around the core of the apple. Dig the core out carefully piece by piece, but take care to not remove too much. You'll want to remove about half of the core, so that the bottom end of the apple is still intact. Now turn your attention to the topside of the apple. You'll want to bore out a small bowl-shaped hole there, being careful to get close to, but not all the way down to, the hollowed out center core. I prefer to use the sharp end of a pencil for this, as it's easy to just poke in the pencil, swirl it around a few times, and you have a nice tapered bowl. Next you'll need to create a path for airflow between the bowl you just carved out and the hollow center. You need the hole to go all the way down to the hollowed out core of the apple, but you have to be careful to not make the hole too big or your weed will fall right through. If the hole is too narrow, you'll make your eyes pop out trying to get a hit. A toothpick is absolutely ideal, as this is just about the exact size hole you want to make. Just line up the toothpick with the middle of the bowl, and push the toothpick through carefully straight down and then up and out again in one smooth move. Now pack up the bowl and enjoy some apple-flavored marijuana.

Marijuana News - Florida's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens and Illinois Decriminalizes

Posted by CANNASaver on Sunday, 31 July 2016 in Canna Blog

Marijuana News: Illinois Decriminalizes, Medical Marijuana in Florida, and More

There has been a lot to celebrate lately in world of marijuana legalization news. Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both seem to support federal marijuana legalization, Illinois just decriminalized marijuana, California voters will decide on recreational marijuana this November, and marijuana patients in Florida can now get their medicine. Why not toke one in honor of these latest little milestones and victories in marijuana legalization efforts?

Illinois marijuana users in can breathe a small sigh of relief thanks to a recent decision to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana within the state. Instead of facing court, arrest, and potential jail time, people who get caught carrying less than 10 grams of marijuana, intended for personal use, will now be hit with just a fine, set at a maximum of $200. This makes Illinois the seventeenth state to decriminalize marijuana possession in small amounts, and the country's third largest state so far to do so. Medical marijuana is currently regulated in Illinois under a pilot program that's recently been extended into 2020 and expanded to make marijuana available to PTSD and terminal illness patients, but before now, possession of non-medical marijuana in any amount was considered a criminal offense instead of a minor civil offense.

For those of us in Colorado and other states where recreational marijuana is legal and we can just walk right into one of the many marijuana dispensaries and buy some bud or even clones–not to mention the marijuana deals , daily specials, and the wide variety of marijuana strains—the idea of a possible $200 fine just for carrying a joint in your pocket seems ridiculously harsh and unfair, but for people in Illinois, it's a big improvement.

Prior to the bill's signing, people who got caught with even weed residue could potentially be arrested on the spot and taken to jail. Or, you might just get a ticket, all depending on the cop's sole decision. While Chicago and approximately 100 other cities in Illinois had already taken the step of giving police officers the ability to issue citations for minor marijuana offenses rather than making arrests, many of the state's lawmakers had concerns about whether or not the police were being unbiased in how they handled marijuana crimes. Democratic Senator Heather Steans, one of the bill's sponsors, stated, “We’re treating people really differently across the state, and we should be really getting out of that.”

Meanwhile in Florida medical marijuana advocates are celebrating the smallest steps towards progress in a state where marijuana laws have been notoriously harsh. Florida approved the medical use of non-euphoric, high CBD marijuana strains for people who have cancer or other debilitating diseases two years ago, but due to delays and obstacles in getting licenses for dispensaries, it was just last week that the first medical dispensary was able to make its first sale. Still, only high CBD strains that are virtually void of THC are available in Florida, such as the Charlotte's Web strain often prescribed to children who need it for its medical benefits. This means that no matter how much you smoke of the medical weed in Florida, you won't at all get high. That might change with a proposed amendment that will be on the November election ballot. Amendment 2 would make medical marijuana available to more patients and it would also allow for strains containing higher THC content. Not a huge step forward, but a step nonetheless.

Across the country, attitudes about marijuana are rapidly changing as cannabis makes the mainstream news daily and more and more states opt to reexamine and transform their marijuana laws. Marijuana is big business, and for the many states struggling with budget issues, cannabis legalization is beginning to look very appealing. California voters will decide on Proposition 64 this November, a California marijuana legalization initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana sales and impose a 15% sales tax, which if it passes, is expected to generate upwards of one billion dollars in tax revenue in the first year alone. With Hillary Clinton representing a Democratic Party platform that urges a pathway towards federal legalization and Donald Trump contradicting the Republican Party platform by recently saying that both medical and recreational marijuana laws should be left up to the states, marijuana consumers, activists, and entrepreneurs have a lot to be hopeful for.