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Dear Stoner: Where Can I Find a Good Indica?

By William Breathes
Feb 5, 2015

Dear Stoner: I've been an everyday smoker for many years. It was always sniff, taste, then buy. But you can only do two of those things in a dispensary nowadays. There are many strains, and I'm kind of lost. I like kick-ass sleepy; what should I look for around $200,...
Dear Stoner: Can I Substitute Pot for Pain Meds?

By William Breathes
Jan 29, 2015

Dear Stoner: I was just released from the hospital with an aneurysm in my groin. They gave me Oxycodone, but it's too strong for me. I was wondering if smoking a little pot would relieve me in terms of pain and my appetite.Vegas Jimmy Dear Jimmy: Pain meds are no...
Dear Stoner: Why Is the State Attacking Caregivers?

Jan 20, 2015

Dear Stoner: My caregiver says he's going to stop being a caregiver by the summer and that the state is probably going to make it hard to be one, anyway.Sick Sally Dear Sick Sally: He's right. The state is trying to set strict limits on the number of patients that...
Dear Stoner: Does the MED Track Recreational Sales?

By William Breathes
Jan 15, 2015

Dear Stoner: Does the MED track recreational sales to customers? I've seen a few people online recently claiming it does, but I don't know what to believe anymore. I just don't want to be in some computer somewhere as a criminal because I buy a joint after work on Friday...
Ask a Stoner: Grow Your Own and Name It, Too

By William Breathes
Jan 8, 2015

Dear Stoner: If I breed a new strain from a male and female plant, can I name it whatever I want? Is there any sort of convention to follow?Bob the Breeder Dear Bob: You are free to name it whatever you come up with — no matter how stupid that...
Ask a Stoner: Can Kaiser Drug-Test Its Patients?

By William Breathes
Jan 1, 2015

Dear Stoner: Kaiser Permanente is sending out forms to people who are on pain medication that say the insurance company is going to be doing random urinalysis tests and not allowing even medicinal users of cannabis to continue using it. I was wondering about the legalities of this.Timidly Toking in...
Ask a Stoner: Landlords, Tenants and Home Grows

By William Breathes
Dec 25, 2014

Dear Stoner: I am a landlord who lives two hours away from our rental in Pueblo. Last week I discovered that our new tenants are using our house as a grow house without our consent. I have no problem with Amendment 64 or using the house in that manner, but...
Dear Stoner: What's All This About Pot Stifling Creativity?

By William Breathes
Dec 18, 2014

Dear Stoner: I saw something the other week about marijuana not being good for creativity. It seems like it should have come from The Onion or National Report, since pot seems to help people be more creative — but it was real. WTF?P. Nutbag Dear Nutbag: We thought it was...
Dear Stoner: Can I Brew My Own Pot Beer?

By William Breathes
Dec 11, 2014

Dear Stoner: I'm a committed home brewer, and I was wondering how to make pot beer. I was thinking of adding oil to my beer, but I didn't know if that wouldn't dissolve in beer. I also thought about putting flower in the beer, like a hop, and boiling it...
Dear Stoner: How Long Till I'm Down to Four Nanograms?

By William Breathes
Dec 4, 2014

Dear Stoner: How long does it take for pot to go to four nanograms in the bloodstream so a person can drive? Does it happen overnight? What if they are smoking at midnight and really stoned? Also, I know I can grow my six plants with three flowering. Can that...
Dear Stoner: What Strains Are Best for Treating Seizures?

By William Breathes
Nov 27, 2014

Dear Stoner: I have a question about medical marijuana, in terms of what the best strains are for seizures. I was diagnosed with cancer a long time ago — brain cancer, in particular — and they gave me anywhere from a week to a few months to live, but here...
Ask a Stoner: What If I Get Busted Toking in Public?

By William Breathes
Nov 20, 2014

Dear Stoner: I know it's not legal to puff out in front of a restaurant or whatever, but what happens if I get busted smoking weed in public? Is it really that bad?Pete B. Puffin Dear Pete: We don't think it's that bad, and we regularly bend the rules ourselves...
Dear Stoner: How Are Pot Tax Revenues Being Used?

By William Breathes
Nov 13, 2014

Dear Stoner: How are recreational marijuana tax revenues being distributed within the state? Is this information made available to the public? I think if people see that the tax revenues are being used to help schools, fix the terrible roads and help the homeless, opinions may be changed.Money Bags of...
Dear Stoner: Can I Grow Pot at a Co-op?

By William Breathes
Nov 6, 2014

Dear Stoner: As a medical marijuana patient, I am interested in growing my own meds, but not in or around the house, where the kids are. Do you know of something like a growing co-op that would allow me to grow somewhere else?Greenhouse Gary Dear Gary: If you're staying strictly...
Dear Stoner: Will Kids Get Pot Candy on Halloween?

By William Breathes
Oct 30, 2014

Dear Stoner: Do you think the Denver Police Department is right, and kids are going to get pot candy in their bags?Frank N. Stein Dear Frank: Not at all. This is just an updated version of the tired old story that fearmongering cops — and paranoid parents — have been...
Dear Stoner: What's Up With the New MMJ Cards?

By William Breathes
Oct 23, 2014

Dear Stoner: I saw they are getting rid of the red card for a new, smaller card. What's up with that? Blue Over Red Dear Blue: It's true. After nearly fifteen years of listening to patients gripe about the hassle of cumbersome paper "red cards," the Colorado Department of Public...
Dear Stoner: Can I Sell My Old Bong on Craigslist?

By William Breathes
Oct 16, 2014

Dear Stoner: Is it legal to sell my old bong on Craigslist?Broke Glass Dear Broke: This was a head-scratcher. Though we figured the answer was yes, considering you can buy things like used underwear on Craigslist, we weren't sure if there were laws that prohibit selling a used cannabis pipe,...
Dear Stoner: Do I Still Need to Keep My Home Grow Under Wraps?

By William Breathes
Oct 9, 2014

Dear Stoner: I've got crews coming in to work on things like my plumbing and some minor remodeling in the coming weeks (as well as a regular pest-control guy). I've been hiding my pot from the pest guy, but should I really care about putting away my pot and pipes...
Dear Stoner: What’s the Deal With Colorado’s Home Growing Laws?

By William Breathes
Oct 2, 2014

Dear Stoner: Hey, can you explain what the laws are in Colorado for home cultivation of cannabis for personal consumption? Thanks. MM From Aol.com Dear MM: We've addressed this in bits and pieces over the past few years, but considering you're still on an AOL account, we'll assume you don't...
Dear Stoner: What's the Best Way to Store My Harvest?

By William Breathes
Sep 25, 2014

Dear Stoner: My outdoor garden is finishing soon. What is the best way to store herb, and how long will it stay fresh?The Hemp Herm Dear H.H.: The most important thing is learning how to cure your buds properly. It's a detailed, scientific process, but the general idea is to...

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