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How To Come Down From A Marijuana High Quickly

Getting un-high is not exactly as easy as you think, but there are certain things that can definitely help you out of a tight corner.

More people than ever have access to legal cannabis, which means it’s inevitable even more people are going to get a little too high. This is what many call “rookie syndrome,” when you just get too stoned to function normally. Here’s how to come down from a marijuana high quickly.

Whether smoking a high-THC strain for the first time, or eating something more potent than what you’re used to, getting too stoned is something that happens to many people at some point. Proper dosage greatly affects an experience, and that becomes hard to do when you’re smoking or eating something particularly tasty. Beginners are most susceptible to getting too stoned, but one don’t worry. You won’t die (nobody has yet)!

Getting un-high is not exactly as easy as you think, but there are certain things that can definitely help you out of a tight corner. Like many intoxicants, it’s really a waiting game, as you have to allow time for your body to metabolize the THC just like you would with alcohol. That’s also why edibles can be dicey, the effects take more time to fully present, and longer to die down as they travel through your system. Edibles and dosage in general can work on everyone differently, so if you don’t have a firm idea of your tolerance, caution is your best bet.

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If somehow you find yourself glued to a couch or hiding under the covers imagining the FBI busting through the door, try one of these five ways to chill out.

One: Breathe

This can seem like a “duh” piece of advice, but it really isn’t easy to remember if you’re coughing up a lung or starting to hit an anxiety plateau. Deep belly breaths are important to do throughout the day for optimal oxygenation of your blood, but they can also get you out of a jam if things start feeling too fuzzy.

If you have a smartphone, a free app can prompt you to do this throughout the day, or whenever you need to check in. Just one minute of focused breathing is usually enough to undo a nosedive from a too-deep bong rip.

Two: Hydrate

Water has a way of undoing plenty of life’s mishaps. Chugging a big glass of water is not a silver bullet, but generally helps take the edge off any type of excess. Being dehydrated can also make you feel lightheaded to start, and mixing that with any substance is pretty much not ideal. Being hydrated before you even smoke is a great way to prevent drama.

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Three: Lemon Pepper

Science is slow to give us bedrock guidelines about not only dosage of cannabis, but how to alter, extend, or end a high. Right now what we know is based on “the entourage effect,” which is how cannabinoids and terpenes work together to create different intoxication effects. From what we know about terpenes, lemon and pepper share more than a few chemicals with cannabis.

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It is these chemicals, piperine and limonene, that help to create an active, less anxious cannabis experience. This can help fish you out of a pothole too. Simply squeeze a lemon and crack some pepper into water, or waft peppercorns under your nose (but not up it). Essential oils would also work great for a quick fix. These terpenes help mitigate anxious or paranoid feelings, helping to center your stone.

Four: Caffeine Dream

Having a nice mid-afternoon coffee can’t make you un-high, but it can help you re-focus. If you find yourself too sleepy or foggy, caffeine is key to keeping the wheels on. Caffeine is one of the most consumed substances in the world and it’s because our brains work harder on it.

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Coffee or tea can give you a few minutes to get it together, and if you’ve not eaten or had a pick-me-up in the afternoon, caffeine could be the tipping point between medicated and messed up. Just make sure the coffee does not contain cannabis as well.

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Five: Eat/Shower/Take A Nap

These are all interchangeable to suit the situation you may find yourself in while too high. Taking a shower or simply hitting the pillow are last-ditch efforts to settle down an overzealous experience. In fact, being the basics of self care, eating, bathing, and sleeping could be just what you were missing, and can snap you out of a downward spiral so you can go about your business.

Getting too stone is tough regardless of you doing it on purpose or by accident. Use this how to come down from a marijuana high quickly handy so you can take a breather from being too up in the clouds.

Is Dave Chappelle Open To Sharing Mushrooms and Weed

Comedian Dave Chappelle will give you the mushrooms out of his pocket, but not the joint in his hand.

Last October, Dave Chappelle received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. It was a night of celebration, as many stars and comedians were in attendance to honor perhaps one of the world’s greatest living comedians. Only this week, however, has footage from this night been published online, revealing important anecdotes such as Chappelle’s stingy marijuana habits and his predilection for psychedelics in celebrating achievements.

Sarah Silverman was among the guest asked to speak at the event. A longtime friend who entered the comedy scene around the same time as Chappelle, Silverman couldn’t help bringing up how Chappelle shares weed with his friends. And by that, Silverman meant that Chappelle doesn’t share at all.

“We were together in Vancouver and he came over to smoke a joint. And that’s exactly what he did,” Silverman said. “He came over and he smoked a joint — the whole thing, like by himself — while pontificating about everything that’s wrong with the world.”

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“I’ll tell you what’s wrong with the world — a lack of sharing,” she added. “I think it’s puff, puff, pass, not puff, puff, puff, puff.”

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Aziz Ansari also shared a story about the time the pair co-headlined a string of shows last year in Austin, where Chappelle peer pressured him into taking psilocybin mushrooms on the eve before his Mark Twain Prize was announced.

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“And he said, ‘What are you gonna tell your kids 20 years from now, Aziz? Are you gonna tell ’em, I was there the day Dave Chappelle found out he won the Mark Twain award and we ate mushrooms together, and we had the night of our lives? Or, are you gonna tell ’em you got some sleep?’ And I said, ‘Dave, you got a point. Let’s eat those mushrooms.'”

You can hear the whole story in this clip.

NIH Director Says Marijuana’s Legal Status Is ‘Big Deterrent’ To Research

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The director of the National Institute of Health explained that federal laws make it very hard to study marijuana in the U.S.

One of the main reasons why cannabis has taken so long to be absorbed into the mainstream is ignorance. Not only from people who refuse to budge on their outdated opinions, but because that even after the drug became legal in several states, marijuana and its compounds remain a mystery.

Last week, Francis Collins, director of the National Institute of Health, said that marijuana’s status as a Schedule 1 drug prevents scientists from researching the plant thoroughly, learning about its side effects and medicinal benefits.

“Frankly, we know far too little about the benefits and risks of smoked marijuana,” he said in an interview with C-SPAN. “There have been very few studies that have actually rigorously tested that.”

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Collins explained that marijuana research conducted in the U.S. is very limited because researchers have to go through a crazy amount of hurdles. For starters, all marijuana products submitted to studies must come from locations that have been licensed by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). Researchers must also obtain approval from the DEA and submit a form to the FDA if they want their study to get anywhere near humans.

The one place that has obtained NIDA approval is one farm in Mississippi.

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“People don’t realize that I run a farm in Mississippi that grows marijuana because I’m required to do so,” said Collins. “But that’s the only source that investigators can use, and it may be rather different than what you could get in one of the states where marijuana is now approved in terms of its constituents.”

The University of Mississippi’s nationally licensed facility has been criticized for its limited output of products and for the fact that the cannabis they grow lacks components that can be found in crops of marijuana grown legally across the country.

While the government is trying to do their best to protect the public from the possible dangers of marijuana, by claiming the drug is Schedule 1, they’re doing the opposite.

Limiting research and knowledge of marijuana will only expose people to unknown compounds while also preventing researchers from learning about the plant’s promising medicinal benefits.

5 Ways To Prevent And Overcome Stress Eating

Having stress for long periods of time pushes people to seek comfort, sometimes in the shape of fatty foods.

We eat for all sorts of reasons, sometimes not even because we’re hungry. How many times a day do you open your fridge, hoping to miraculously see something new and unexpected? Food is as much nourishment as it is a distraction. Eating habits steam from the desire to entertain ourselves, to manage our stress, to pass the time or to make ourselves feel good.

While there’s nothing wrong with loving junk food, having such a charged relationship to it does mean that in stressful situations you might find yourself with an increased appetite as a coping mechanism. These meals tend to be fatty ones, making you feel comforted and happy, because who’s ever had a stress salad?

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Here’s what you can do to temper these impulses and try to prevent stress eating:

Try identifying the source of your stress

If you feel that your increased eating patterns have an emotional hunger, try pinpointing the source. What’s going on in your life that’s currently affecting your emotions? Make a list of possible triggers, paying special attention to your relationships, work, health or financial issues.

Once you find the source of your anxiety, you can try to control this stress by meditating, working out more regularly or distracting yourself from food and whatever is bothering you problem.

Notice patterns

Try to pay attention to your relationship to food, noticing patterns in your behavior. Are you hungry or bored or anxious? Crazily enough, these pit of the stomach feelings can all blur together. When are you most likely to indulge in a snack? When does your hunger spike up?

An effective way of noticing these patterns is maintaining a food diary, writing down what and when you eat, and your levels of hunger.

Don’t deprive yourself of meals

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Don’t try to convert this process into a weight loss program. Don’t deprive yourself of meals in hopes of managing your anxiety and losing weight simultaneously. Be patient with yourself and try to eat healthier. When eating, take the time to enjoy your food, chewing slowly and ensuring you’re satisfied by the end of the meal. Try to steer clear of binging patterns.

Keep hard to resist foods out of your house

Most people get food cravings when they’re bored, likely at home after they’ve completed the day’s tasks. Avoid temptations by keeping your home clear of snacks you love. It’s also important to have healthy food available. That way you’ll prevent yourself from ordering in or buying unhealthy snacks because you feel like there’s no other option.

Get help

If your stress eating is becoming a concern for you, reach out to someone you trust or look for online resources. There are plenty of support groups that can be used as spots to vent and that can connect you with experts and therapists.

Sephora Kicks Off 2020 By Launching Their Largest CBD Partnership Yet

Sephora will be selling Saint Jane products in 281 of their stores across the country beginning January 10.

After partnering up with popular CBD brands like Lord Jones and Herbivore, Sephora, one of the world’s leading beauty retailers, is taking a different approach. The $4 billion company is kicking off 2020 by partnering up with Saint Jane, a new and independent CBD beauty company. This partnership is Sephora’s largest CBD investment yet.

Starting January 10, Saint Jane products are expected to make appearances in 281 Sephora stores across 22 states in the U.S.. The products will be displayed on Sephora’s Indie Beauty Wall, the spot reserved for the most promising and up and coming brands.

The cultural shift and embrace that CBD has experienced over the last couple of years is reflected in Sephora’s evolving business model. When they launched their partnership with Lord Jones in 2018, only 171 of their stores carried the products, despite the fact that Lord Jones was already a popular brand, beloved by celebrities and beauticians alike.

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Casey Georgeson, founder and CEO of Saint Jane, was surprised by Sephora’s investment in the company. “Even with my background, to be totally honest, I thought, ‘There is no way Sephora is going to bring this on. We’re not even a brand yet. We have 100 followers on Instagram,’” she told Forbes. Georgeson is a veteran of the business, having worked with Marc Jacobs, Kat Von D and Disney for Sephora.

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Saint Jane has only been around for a year, but it has garnered a lot of acclaim and praise from all sorts of users and news outlets. Nowadays, their products can be found in stores like Neiman Marcus, Space NK and Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Saint Jane, instead of claiming that CBD is a miracle drug like many other beauty brands, chooses to view the compound as a vitamin, one that works extremely well when paired with the right compounds and properties. Their products are sourced from sustainable, female-owned hemp farms and contain the highest concentration of CBD per facial serum on the market.

“As the [beauty] industry gets more educated on cannabis, people are starting to see it as more of a supplement—a good for you ingredient versus as a psychoactive,” says Georgeson.

A lot has been said about CBD and the hurdles it must overcome when it comes to gaining FDA approval and earning the trust of its users through scientific support. While that issue shows no signs of resolving any time soon, the beauty industry remains as enamored with CBD as ever.

5 Animal Videos To Save Your Week: Jan. 6

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This week’s animals feature plenty of adorable cats and dogs. Happy Wednesday!

There’s no better pick-me-up than the one you get when you see a clip of an animal acting silly, which is why we’ve compiled this weekly column. These short videos feature all sorts of animals and can provide that much needed mid-week rush of endorphins, anywhere at any time.

This week’s column goes back to basics, featuring a gorgeous mix of cats and dogs. For some reason, the majority of the dogs featured on this list are Frenchies. Have a look.

Snores

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It’s very surprising how such loud and guttural sounds come from a small dog. That is, if you’ve never met a Frenchie. Even if I’d get no sleep again, I’d put up with those sounds for that adorable face.

A great actor

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This Frenchie, who’s for some reason inside the bro-iest gym ever, can play dead like no other. Now, someone get him out of there before a weight falls on him.

A buddha sphinx

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I have a soft spot for Sphynx cats. They’re wrinkly, grumpy and they make me laugh. This guy, who manages to nap while still holding a yoga pose, will surely convert people who find Sphynx cats’ lack of hair disturbing.

A slow motion fall

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Capturing a falling cat on video is no easy feat, which is why this video is awesome. Also, this cat and its fumbling little paw are very cute.

Please don’t touch

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This moody yet totally patient cat wants to be left alone. Instead of hissing the affection away, like some cats I know would, this guy just politely but decisively kicks off the offending hand. Alone time now, please.

Trump Impeachment Trial Will Delay Cannabis Legislation

After the trial, Congress will want to get back to its actual legislative priorities and cannabis is nowhere on this list.

By Gretchen Gailey

With the start of a new legislative session kicking off this week, cannabis enthusiasts are hopeful for a year of progress on cannabis bills like the SAFE Act to jumpstart the industry out of its current lull and bring more legitimacy to its legalization movement. Well, keep waiting.

Despite Congress’ holiday break, President Donald J. Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives and the Senate is going to have to act at some point, leaving cannabis and every other possible issue on the back burner. I take that back, cannabis won’t be on the back burner, it won’t even be in the kitchen.

When Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s stops stonewalling Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and turns over the Articles of Impeachment, which many expect will happen this week, Senate rules state that the trial must commence the next day by 1 pm and all Senators must be in their seats for the entirety of the trial. Meaning – all other legislative business in the Senate comes to a standstill and cannabis is an afterthought.

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If the Senate trial is anything like President Clinton’s trial which went for six weeks, all of January will be sucked up and run us deep into February, (which opens a whole other can of worms for cannabis that I’ll come back to in a later post, stay tuned.) Congress will want to get back to its actual legislative priorities, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, surveillance reform, funding the government and not to mention, now a potential war with Iran. Cannabis is nowhere on this list, especially in the Senate where it needs to find support.

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While it may seem that Trump and McConnell want to bring the Senate trial to a quick close and end this “witch hunt,” it’s in the President’s and the Republicans’ best interest to drag it out and use it for every ounce of PR fuel that it’s going to provide for the upcoming election. In the meantime, cannabis bills will be set aside, and their fate sealed like 96% of all other legislation introduced during a Congress – a slow, quiet, unnoticed death.

This article originally appeared on Green Market Report.

5 Tips To Help You Become Better At Sexting

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Sexting is a very popular way of bonding with your significant other. Here are some tips that can help you out.

Sexting can be awkward, but it can also be a fun way to explore your sexuality and make you feel closer to your partner. The distance involved with texting makes for perfect foreplay and can also allow you to explore sexual fantasies that you’d be too shy to bring up in person, especially after meeting new people.

Although there are people who are more comfortable with expressing their desires than others, the vast majority of us aren’t born knowing how to sext. It’s always a little awkward and it demands some imagination and a willingness to participate in a fantasy.

Here are 5 tips that can help you become a better sexter:

Remember timing

Keep in mind that people have jobs and meetings and other important stuff going on throughout their days, which is why it’s important to know what they’re up to before you send them a nude. Before you send anything, ask your partner what they’re doing and if they’re busy.

Don’t just send nudes

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While nudes are an important part of sexting, there’s a lot of stuff you can incorporate to make the whole thing more fun and personal. When sending texts, try to be detailed and use descriptive words without stressing yourself out. You can also use memes or gifs — anything that allows you to have fun and express yourself.

Get creative

While you should never feel uncomfortable, when sexting it helps if you fantasize a bit and put some effort into it. You can keep a library of sexy photos in your phone, which will allow you to send your responses quickly, without disrupting the mood. It’s also just a good general rule to keep a small bank of flattering photos (better angles) versus photos taken  in the heat of the moment.

Take it slow

If you’ve never sexted before or are just sending out that first sexy message, it’s probably best to avoid a page long description of a sexual scene. Take it easy and get a feel for your partner, sensing their mood and what they’re up to. One very important thing to keep in mind is the degree of trust and intimacy that you have with your partner.

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A sexy picture or flirty text can be the simplest way of grabbing their attention. Then you can go further by mentioning a previous sexual encounter or a favorite sex position, and taking it from there.

Have fun

Sexting should never make you feel stressed, grossed out or ridiculous. Remember that no one is forcing you to participate and that you can always call it quits if it gets too weird or awkward. Try to have fun with it, do something different and to use it as a way of bonding with someone else.

Is The Old Marijuana I Found Under The Couch Safe To Smoke?

There was once a time when a shortage of marijuana meant that someone was going to start scraping the resin from every bowl and bong in sight, while others dug behind the living room furniture to try and scrounge up enough spare change to score a joint from the guy across the way. But then, just about the time the couch looks as though it’s getting its annual pelvic exam, someone pulls a bud from the back cracks. “I found something!” they say. “It might be weed!”

The entire group congregates around the bud to try and figure out 1) exactly which bag the lone nugget may have disappeared from and 2) is the weed still good enough to get them stoned without sending their stunt toker to the emergency room?

In this type of situation, we are sad to report that the years-old marijuana extracted from its final resting place underneath the couch is not going to be much fun to smoke. Old weed is not going to get the user sick or anything, but it will not pack the same punch that it once did. So, if someone in the group identifies the POW (Piece of Weed) as a member of that insane sack of Kentucky homegrown, it probably will not have the strength to get them high this time around.

But marijuana doesn’t go bad in the same way as, say, a leftover tuna sandwich that has been lingering in the refrigerator for six months. Rather than transform into some foul, Tupperware-contained beast, old weed goes the opposite direction.

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Because marijuana is a plant, it is destined to degrade. The herb that once blew everyone’s mind with its aromatic seduction will eventually lose its ability to stink up the room. This happens because the terpene oils dry up and the overall potency of the weed (THC content) deteriorates to a wad of grass that is even less impressive than the Mexican brick weed of the 1980s.

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The only salvation for old pot is if it was lost while contained in optimal conditions. Marijuana that is stored in a glass jar and in a dark place is poised to have a longer shelf life. Yet, this weed is only safe to smoke if it has not been contaminated by mold. This can happen easily if the marijuana was put away in damp conditions. Under no circumstances is moldy weed fit for human consumption. So if there are white blotches all over the bud, it is best to just toss it in the trash. Otherwise, someone could get sick.

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But what about marijuana edibles? Well, this is cut and dry. While smoking old weed (mold free, of course) will not make the user sick, consuming food products beyond their expiration date certainly can. Marijuana edibles are no exception. So if someone digs a pot brownie out from behind the couch that is covered in lint and toenail clippings, avoid it like the plague. While its disgusting appearance should be a turn off for some (lets hope most), edible pot contains other ingredients that can flip a person’s stomach inside out without proper handling. Keep edibles refrigerated and treat them as you would any other food item. Getting stoned is fun, food poisoning is not.

People Are Getting High To See Cats

Cats, one of the biggest movie box office flops in recent memory, is getting a second chance thanks to weed.

The Fresh Toast – With a song titled the Magical Mister Mistoffelees, it make sense people are getting high to see Cats, despite it being a box office dud.

Cats, based on the popular Broadway musical and directed by Academy Award winner Tom Hooper, was supposed to be great. Starring some of the biggest names in the industry, the movie should have made millions of dollars. It didn’t.

The minute the Cats trailer was released, things were already going wrong. The internet began to mock how ridiculous it looked and made it into one of the biggest jokes of the year. Then, when it hit theaters on December 20, it became one of the biggest box office flops of 2019 during its opening weekend and was withdrawn for Academy Award consideration due to the awful reviews that were published.

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The release of the film has been so plagued by mistakes and embarrassments that a new version of the movie was sent out to theaters because the original cut contained Judi Dench’s real hand instead of a paw. Yes, these characters have cat paws and human noses. It’s called suspension of disbelief.

Now, a couple of weeks after the initial release of Cats, plenty of people are approaching the movie from a different angle. How can you make a movie about singing and dancing cats tolerable? With the help of drugs, of course.

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The Washington Post published an article discussing people’s experiences while watching the film stoned. The responses were varied, ranging from terrified to delighted. All agree that it was a crazy and singular experience though.

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“The most terrifying experience of my life. I swear to God my soul escaped me,” said someone. “I was so delighted. I was like, ‘Is this genius? Is this the best thing I have ever seen?'” said someone else. “Three-quarters of the way through the movie, I was like, ‘I hope I don’t hate my own cats when I get home.” Anyway, you get it. Cats is crazy and Cats on weed is like a portal to another dimension.

Weed or no weed, I’m not sure if I’m strong enough to submit myself to two hours of this:

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