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Access Point: An access point is a state authorized location where medical marijuana patients can buy medical marijuana.
Acapulco Gold: An heirloom variety of cannabis originally grown in the mountains of western Mexico.
Adult Use: Any use of cannabis by adults, whether for medicine, pleasure, religious purposes, or otherwise. Incorporated in some legislation such as the California Adult Use of Marijuana Act.
Agent Provocateur: A person who, out of their own sense of duty or employed by the police, commits or provokes others to commit illegal or inappropriate activity, or falsely implicates them in a criminal act.
Agitation: The process of breaking off and harvesting trichomes from the cannabis flower through physical action.
Alcohol extraction: Alcohol extraction is the process of stripping the essential oils and trichomes from the marijuana.
Alcohol Prohibition: Laws in some jurisdictions banning the production or sales of beverage alcohol in an attempt to prevent its use. These bans have been criticized because they create a black market, leading to corruption and violence. Nationwide, constitutional prohibition in the United States, established by the 18th Amendment in 1920, ended in 1933, repealed by the 21st Amendment.
Amotivational Syndrome: A supposed medical syndrome of lack of motivation in cannabis consumers, which has been challenged.
Anti-cannabis Organizations: Groups fighting against cannabis legalization, or apologizing for harm caused by drug prohibition, including: D.A.R.E., Partnership at Drugfree.org, and SAM.
Anti-Cannabis Propaganda: Material prepared by governments, organizations, or the media, that is not objective or uses loaded language to demonize cannabis or cannabis consumers. Early anti-cannabis propaganda includes the 1936 drug exploitation film Reefer Madness. The 1980s media public service announcement This Is Your Brain on Drugs is an example of anti-marijuana propaganda.
April 20: International day for cannabis pride established April 20th, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Aroma: Is often referred to as the smell of cannabis flower and buds, caused by the distinct combination of terpenes specific to each strain, or the combination of distinctive, typically pleasant smells associated with cannabis flowers and, generally speaking, all flowers. “Aroma” is a term used to describe the general smell and/or taste of a certain plant or flower. Because consumers’ individual definition of aromas (such as “earthy,” skunky,” or “citrus“) can differ somewhat, aroma descriptions are meant as a basic guideline. Like fine wine, cannabis can elicit a variety of scents for each individual user. Aroma describes the general smell and/or taste of a certain plant or flower. While some individuals definition of aromas can vary by taste (such as “earthy,” skunky,” or “citrus”). These descriptions are meant as a basic guideline, not exactly inked as fact in any cannabis textbook (that we know of). Aroma, or “nose” refers to the smell of cannabis, caused by chemical compounds called terpenes. The aroma of a cannabis strain depends on the exact mix of terpenes (there are more than 200). That’s why some cannabis is described as “piney” or “earthy,” while some even smell like citrus fruits or berries. When sampling cannabis, the aroma is usually one way cannaseurs rate or grade a strain. The aroma can provide some clues on the flower’s freshness and quality.
Assassin of Youth: 1937 American anti-marijuana propaganda film that depicts cannabis use leading to tragedies, and obscene, all-night parties. The film's title is from a 1937 article by U.S. "drug czar" Harry J. Anslinger.
Auto-Buddering: The process of shatter or taffy changing consistency into a budder form.
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Backcross: A backcross is a type of breeding that allows the transfer of a desired trait from parent plant. A backcross is a hybrid plant that has been bred with one of its parents (or a plant that is genetically similar) in order to create offspring that is closer to that of the original parent. For example, a grower could breed a plant with its own father to make sure the baby has its dad’s height. This is often done to maintain rarer strains or strengthen those with desired recessive genes.
Bag: A package of marijuana.
Banger: Bangers are glass buckets connected to a small arm with either a male or female.
Bat: A bat is a type of one-hitter that is just a simple, cylindrical tube with an opening at each end.
Battle of Maple Tree Square: Police riot against a peaceful Yippie smoke-in demonstration in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1971, also known as the Gastown riots.
Beatnik: 1950s cannabis subculture, also called the Beat Generation.
Bhang: A traditional edible preparation of cannabis, a drink.
BHO: BHO stands for butane hash oil and is a potent concentrate of cannabinoids made by dissolving marijuana in its plant form in a solvent (usually butane). The resulting product has very high THC levels (generally more than flowers or hashish) and is a thick, sticky oil. BHO is also referred to as honey oil, “dabs” or “dabbing,” wax, or shatter, depending on the manufacturing method. BHO is an extract created using butane as a solvent, resulting in a potent oil that contains high levels of THC. A variety of extracts are made from butane hash oil, including wax and shatter. Short for “Butane Hash Oil,” BHO is a type of cannabis concentrate made by dissolving marijuana in butane. This potent and sticky oil is also referred to as honey oil, dabs, ear wax, or shatter, depending on the product’s consistency.
Bioavailability: the portion of cannabis dose that can be absorbed.
Black Market: Underground economy of illegal cannabis trade created by prohibition. The world illicit cannabis economy is estimated to be $141 billion annually, but the estimate might be low due to the clandestine nature of the trade.
Blasting: The process of extracting concentrates from cannabis flower.
Blaze: Action of smoking cannabis to reach euphoric/hazy feeling.
Blazed: Result of smoking cannabis with high THC level.
Blood/Brain Barrier: A barrier consisting of cells that prevent bacteria and large or water-loving molecules from crossing into the central nervous system.
Blue Dream: A sativa-dominant, hybrid variety of cannabis also called Blueberry Haze because it is a cross between Blueberry and Haze varieties, with Afghani, Mexican, and Thai ancestry.
Blunt: The term blunt was coined originally from the brand Phillies Blunt Cigars which used the emptied out tobacco leaf wrap of cigars that are then rerolled with marijuana. A cigar filled with cannabis often mixed with tobacco. A blunt is also often a cannabis cigarette that is made from a heavier wrapper than a joint (and usually larger as well). Traditionally it is made from a cigar wrapper, or even from an actual hollowed-out cigar. The name traces back to a popular brand of cigars called Phillies Blunts. A blunt is a hollowed out cigar that’s filled with cannabis. Blunt “wraps” come in a wide variety of sizes and flavors, and we recommend completely removing tobacco from a proper cigar and refilling it with ground up bud. Cigar wraps burn for a long time, sometimes a half an hour or more; so blunts are great for a party or to pass around with the gang. Keep in mind that blunt wraps and cigar papers contain tobacco, so if you’re especially sensitive to nicotine, you may want to stick with a joint. Cannabis wrapped in a tobacco leaf cigar or cigarillo paper. The cigar may be hollowed out and then re-rolled with cannabis, and the origin of the name was coined due to the popularity of the brand Phillies Blunt Cigars. Blunts often burn longer than joints and are usually found in larger social gatherings. Traditionally a hollowed out cigar filled with marijuana, blunts come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Hashtag carries a wide variety of hemp-wrapped blunts, as well as hemp wraps.
Bong: A water filter for smoking cannabis. A bong is a type of cannabis smoking apparatus that uses water to filter and cool the smoke before inhalation. Most commonly made of glass, materials like ceramic and silicon are becoming more common in bong construction. Bong is also called a water-pipe, this is a tube-shaped device used to combust and smoke cannabis. A large pipe, usually made of glass, that uses water to diffuse and cool the smoke as breathed into the lungs.
Borosilicate Glass: Borosilicate is glass that can tolerate variations in temperature, making it perfect for making pipes. The preferred type of glass for creating dab rigs and water pipes made with many silica.
Boof: “Boof weed” generally refers to lower-grade, less desirable cannabis.
Boston Freedom Rally: Annual cannabis rights demonstration held in Boston since 1989.
Bowl: A bowl usually refers to a basic hand-pipe that has a small hole at one end (that you put your lips on) and another, larger, upright bowl-shaped divot at the other end, where cannabis is placed. The part of a pipe or bong that holds the cannabis. A slang name for a cannabis smoking pipe.
Beaker Base: The beaker is a classic silhouette reminding us of those school days long ago spent.
Beatnik: Defined in trhe context of cannabis consumption, cannabis smoking, flower child, hippie, hipster (1940s subculture), hipster (contemporary subculture), psychonautics, recreational drug use, and, responsible drug use.
Brownie Mary: In California, before medical marijuana was legalized by voters in 1996, Mary Jane "Brownie Mary" Rathbun (1922–1999) who was arrested three times for baking cannabis brownies using her Social Security to buy ingredients and cannabis that was donated, giving them away free to AIDS and cancer patients, was able to successfully defend herself in court, arguing that medical necessity outweighed the reprehensibleness of her actions.
Bubbler: A bubbler is a small, handheld glass pipe that contains a small water chamber to filter and cool smoke. It’s like a cross between a bong and a pipe. Budtender is an employee that works at a dispensary with the role of helping patients choose appropriate products for treatment. A handheld pipe, usually made of glass, with a water reservoir at the bottom to cool and diffuse the smoke before it is inhaled.
Bubble Hash: Bubble hash is a cannabis concentrate that is made by extracting the cannabinoids from raw plant matter using ice water. It’s typically a brown or blonde color and is one of the oldest forms of concentrates available. Bubble Hash high-grade cannabis resin, typically extracted using ice water, which bubbles when flame is applied.
Bud: Bud is a synonym for the flower of the cannabis plant. The part of a cannabis plant that is consumed for its psychoactive properties. the individual nuggets of flower that are cut from the cannabis plant. Bud refers to the actual flower of the cannabis plant. These are the fluffy parts that are harvested and used for recreational or medicinal purposes as they contain the highest concentrations of active cannabinoids. Bud refers to the actual flower of the marijuana plant. These are the fluffy parts that are harvested and used for recreational or medicinal purposes as they contain the highest concentrations of active cannabinoids.
Budder: Industry trade name for a concentrated paste extracted from cannabis. a type of cannabis concentrate with a loose consistency. Budder is a variety of cannabis extract typically created by blasting the raw plant material with butane, or C02. It’s known for a smooth, thick consistency, and looks similar to cake batter or (of course) butter.
Budtender: A friendly and knowledgeable customer service professional that can help you find the marijuana products you’re looking for. A point of sale employee of a cannabis retail dispensary. A budtender is a person who serves customers at a dispensary. A good budtender, like those at Lightshade, act as a cannabis sommelier. They have a wide range of product knowledge and help guide you through your shopping experience. This is the attendant working behind the counter at your local dispensary or retail cannabis shop who may be able to answer your questions on strains, cannabis products, and make suggestions based on your needs.
Butane Hash Oil ("BHO"): BHO is an acronym for Butane Hash Oil. A potent concetrate of cannabinoids extracted by passing butane over.cannabis concentrates extracted using butane; can range in appearance and consistency. Also known as BHO, this stands for butane hash oil and is a potent concentrate of cannabinoids made by dissolving marijuana in its plant form in a solvent (usually butane). The resulting product has very high THC levels (generally more than flowers or hashish) and is a thick, sticky oil. BHO is also referred to as honey oil, “dabs” or “dabbing,” earwax, or shatter, depending on the manufacturing method.
Buzz: A Slang name for the pleasant euphoric effect created from Marijuana use.
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CB1 Receptor: A cannabinoid receptor located primarily in the central nervous system that is activated by cannabinoids.
CB2 Receptor: a cannabinoid receptor that is expressed in the peripheral tissues of the immune system, the gastrointestinal system, the peripheral nervous system, and to a lesser degree in the central nervous system.
CBD : Short for cannabidiol, CBD is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that can produce floating, “glowing” sensations throughout the body. Recent research suggests that CBD can reduce inflammation counteract some of the negative effects of a THC high (particularly anxiety). Cannabidiol-an abundant cannabinoid of marijuana, CBD has wider scope of potential medical applications over THC. CBD is effective in treating neuropathic pain caused by MS, Diabetes, Lupus, cancer and other injuries. It is also used to combat anxiety, seizures, sleeplessness, and nausea. This is a great option for those who are looking to take advantage of the medical actually counteracts THC’s psychedelic effect, so if you’re looking for a more mellow experience we recommend talking to your budtender about finding your ideal THC to CBD ratio. CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the at least 85 cannabinoids found in cannabis and the second only to THC when it comes to average volume. Recently, CBD has gained support for its use as a medical treatment as research has shown it effectively treats pain, inflammation, and anxiety without the psychoactive effects (the “high” or “stoned” feeling) associated with THC. High CBD strains, such as Harlequin, are being bred more actively and appearing more frequently on the market.
CBD Oil: Abbreviation for Cannabidiol, one of 85 known cannabinoids found in cannabis. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the 111 cannabinoids found in cannabis. It does not provide the high that is associated with consuming cannabis. Research is currently being conducted on the use of CBD to treat a variety of illnesses and conditions. Cannabis products typically list both the THC and CBD content on their packaging. Cannabidiol, a relatively non-psychoactive medical cannabis extract, similar to the Charlotte's Web strain developed for Dravet syndrome. An oil-preparation of CBD (cannabidiol) that typically contains little to no THC (the chemical compound that produces the high associated with cannabis.) CBD oil can refer to a product meant to be ingested or used in a vaporizer.
C-Cell Cartridge: A common name for ceramic coil vaporizing cartridges. Unlike most cotton-poly wick carts, C-Cell cartridges are reliable, durable, and compatible with both 510 batteries and magnetic batteries.
Cannabidiol: A non-psychotropic chemical compound found in cannabis, abbreviated CBD. Cannabinol Comes from the Cannabis sativa plant and contains only a minimal amount of THC.
Cannabinoids: A class of chemical compounds, with various effects, isolated from cannabis. At least 113 different natural cannabinoids have been identified, including: cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), and, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabinoids are naturally occurring and chemically unique molecules that are found in cannabis plants. To date, there are dozens of known varieties of cannabinoids, the most famous of which is THC 9(Tetrahydrocannabinol - Delta 9). Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds that are active in cannabis. There are at least 85 different known cannabinoids isolated from cannabis, all exhibiting varied effects. The two most popular cannabinoids are THC and CBD. Cannabinoids are the closely-related group of active chemical compounds found within cannabis. There are more than 111 cannabinoids that have been discovered so far. The most notable are THC (which provide the “high” experienced by cannabis users), and CBD, which is sought-after for its perceived medical benefits. Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds unique to cannabis that act upon the human body’s cannabinoid receptors, producing various effects including pain relief and other medically beneficial uses. Marijuana’s most well-known cannabanoid is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) due to the fact that it is the most abundant, and also because it produces the psychoactive effects (or the “high”) that drives the plant’s recreational use. However, there are over 85 known cannabinoids all with varying effects, so THC isn’t the only one.
Cannabinoid 1 (CB1) and Cannabinoid 2 (CB2) Receptors: CB1 receptors mediate physical and psychoactive effects while CB2 receptors regulate inflammation and immune response throughout the immune and peripheral nervous systems including the gut, spleen, liver, heart, kidneys, bones, blood vessels, lymph cells, endocrine glands, and reproductive organs.
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome: an uncommon condition affecting a small population of cannabis users characterized by nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain that can be alleviated by abstinence from cannabis.
Cannabinoid Profile: The amount of all cannabinoids in the plant.
Cannabinoid Receptors: Parts of the endocannabinoid system located in cells throughout the body that are activated by cannabinoids, influencing appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory. Two types of cannabinoid receptors have been discovered, including cannabinoid receptor type 1 and cannabinoid receptor type 2.
Cannabinol: A mildly psychoactive substance found in cannabis, abbreviated CBN.
Cannabis: Genus of flowered plants indigenous to Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Cannabis used as a drug for medical or personal reasons, legally named marijuana or marihuana in some jurisdictions. Latin, or scientific name for the entire plant hemp, legally named marijuana or marihuana in some jurisdictions. There are many other names for cannabis, including commonly used terms grass, weed, and ganja. Three recognized species include: Cannabis indica, Cannabis ruderalis, and, Cannabis sativa. Cannabis, also known as marijuana, ganja, pot, weed, bud, Mary Jane, reefer, devil’s lettuc, and jazz cabbage, is a plant. When smoked, eaten, or vaporized, cannabis and cannabis-based products can produce a wide variety of therapeutic and psychoactive effects. Cannabis is a plant genus that produces three species of flowering plants: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are used to produce recreational and medical marijuana. Cannabis is native to Asia, but grows almost anywhere and has long been cultivated for the production of hemp as well as various other uses. Cannabis is a plant genus that produces three species of flowering plants: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are used to produce both recreational and medical marijuana. Cannabis ruderalis is rarely farmed due to its natural lower THC content and small stature, but there is some cross-breeding thanks to ruderalis‘s unique ability to auto-flower rather than mature based on light, so there is potential for this variety to grow in popularity. Cannabis is native to Asia, but grows almost anywhere and has long been cultivated both for the production of hemp and to be used as a drug.
Cannabis Culture: Monthly Canadian online cannabis rights magazine originally called The Marijuana & Hemp Newsletter founded by Marc Emery, published in print from 1994 to 2009.
Cannabis Cup: Annual cannabis festival originally held in Amsterdam, now held in several cities, including awards for the year's best new cannabis strains in a variety of categories, and the Counterculture Hall of Fame and High Times Freedom Fighter of the Year awards for activism or leadership in the field of marijuana law reform.
Cannabis Concentrate: Concentrated active portions of cannabis.
Cannabis Consumption: Ways cannabis is consumed to experience psychoactive or therapeutic properties, including: cannabis foods, lotions, oral tinctures, smoking, and, vaporizing.
Cannabis Culture: A social atmosphere and fellowship associated with consumption of cannabis or hemp products.
Cannabis Ruderalis: Cannabis ruderalis is rarely farmed due to its natural lower THC content and small stature, but there is some cross-breeding thanks to ruderalis’s unique ability to auto-flower rather than mature based on light.
Cannabis Edibles and Extracts: Psychoactive products made from cannabis, including: bhang, cannabis tea, charas, concentrates, honey oil, live resin, shatter, wax, hash oil, hashish, kief and, tincture of cannabis.
Cannabis Flower Essential Oil: A therapeutic product with little or no psychoactive properties extracted from cannabis leaves and flowers.
Cannabis Drinks Expo: CDE is a B2B Cannabis Infused Drinks Event, where Pioneers from the Cannabis Industry meet, talk, discuss on the future of Cannabis + Drinks. This event takes place in San Francisco and Chicago.
Cannabis Food Show: The first-ever b2b event dedicated to the Cannabis edibles market, where you meet 1000+ real trade buyers including dispensaries and distributors and top chefs and brands into cannabis edibles.
Cannabis Indica: Latin, or scientific name for the plant species Cannabis indica, distinguished by its broad leaves and relatively short, densely branched stalk.
Cannabis Industry Products: Non-psychoactive industrial hemp products, including: cannabis flower essential oil, canvas, hempcrete, hemp hurds, hemp jewelry, hemp juice, hemp milk, hemp protein, and, hemp seed oil.
Cannabis Political Parties: Organizations working to end prohibition by involvement in elections. These groups often sprout in areas that do not allow popular initiatives. Active cannabis parties include: Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis (Minnesota), Legalize Marijuana Party (New Jersey), Legal Marijuana Now (United States) and, the U.S. Marijuana Party (Vermont).
Cannabis Prohibition: Laws in some jurisdictions banning the cultivation or sales of cannabis in an attempt to prevent its use. These bans are criticized because they create a black market and because enforcement is disproportionate in communities of color.
Cannabis Refugee: A term, primarily used in the United States and Canada, referring to people who have moved from one location to another due to cannabis prohibition laws, motivated by a desire to have legal access to cannabis to treat medical conditions for themselves or their family, or to legally consume cannabis for any other reason.
Cannabis Rights: Rights of people who consume cannabis, including the right to be free from employment discrimination and housing discrimination, and in some jurisdictions, the right to religious freedom and the right to own guns.
Cannabis Rights Leaders: Activists in the cannabis legalization movement, including business leaders and celebrities who advocate for ending cannabis prohibition.
Cannabis Rights Organizations: Groups fighting for legalization, or advocating to reduce prohibition's harm to society, including: Drug Policy Alliance, Law Enforcement Action Partnership, Marijuana Policy Project, NORML, and Students for Sensible Drug Policy.
Cannabis Ruderalis: Latin, or scientific name for the plant species Cannabis ruderalis, which is sparsely branched with narrow leaves, typically shorter, and autoflowering.
Cannabis Sativa: Latin, or scientific name for the plant species Cannabis sativa, known for tall, sparsely branched stalks with long, narrow leaves.
Cannabis Slang: Cannabis has more than 1,200 slang names, including weed, a commonly used cannabis slang name. Additionally, there are many slang terms for consumption of cannabis, and describing the state of being under the influence of cannabis.
Cannabis Smoking: A method of consuming cannabis by inhalation of vapors released by burning cannabis or cannabis extracts.
Cannabis Strains: Pure or hybrid varieties of Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis, including: Acapulco Gold, Charlotte's Web, Kush, Sour Diesel, and, White Widow.
Cannabis Tea: An infusion of cannabis. See cannabis edibles and extracts.
Cannabutter: Cannabutter is butter that’s been infused with cannabis. It’s typically used for making edibles. Other fats often used for cannabis baking and cooking include olive oil or vegetable oil.
Carb: A carb is a hole in a hand pipe or bubbler that regulates airflow inside.
Carb Cap: tool used to "carb" an oil rig nail; purpose of the carb cap is to get the most vapor possible from the lowest temperature.
Cartridge: In the world of cannabis, a cartridge usually refers to the small container placed in a vape pen that’s filled with a cannabis oil. Cartridges can be disposable or re-fillable.
Cashed: Also known as "cashing" a bowl, its when you finish a bowl.
Caviar: Caviar refers to cannabis buds that have been coated in cannabis oil. Often, the buds are then dusted with kief. They result is an extremely potent product that looks similar to its namesake. The term caviar is used interchangeably with moon rocks.
Chalice: A sacred Rastafari water pipe.
Chanvre: French name for cannabis.
Charas: A traditional form of Indian hashish.
Charlotte's Web: A high-CBD, low-THC, relatively non-psychoactive medical cannabis extract, developed in Colorado, named after Dravet syndrome patient Charlotte Figi. The name Charlotte's Web is banned in Oregon for its association with a children's book of that title.
Cheech & Chong: Comedy team of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, creators of the groundbreaking 1978 stoner film Up in Smoke.
Chemotype: a term for a plant type, including cannabis, that produces a distinct combination of chemical compounds.
Cherried: When the bowl gets lit and no longer requires a lighter.
Cherry: Slang word for a burning ember at the tip of a joint or in a pipe bowl.
Chillum: A traditional clay pipe for smoking cannabis.
Chronic: A slang name for high quality cannabis. Chronic is a slang word used to refer to high-grade cannabis.
Circ Perc: A series of rings that are slotted in this perc allow smoke to be diffused.
Clone: A cannabis clone is a genetic copy of another cannabis plant. Like most plants, clones can be created by removing a cutting of the original (or “mother” plant) and cultivating that cutting like you would a cannabis plant which had freshly sprouted from seed. A starter cannabis plant, cut from the mother plant and will have similar yields. This refers to a clipping from a cannabis plant, which can then be rooted and grown through a cloning process of the mother plant, from which the clone was cut.
Cloning: is a technique for propagating cannabis in which a piece of the mother plant is removed and placed in a grow medium, where it produces new roots and becomes a new plant.
Closed-Loop Extraction: Close-Looped Extraction is an extraction device that creates cannabis concentrates without exposing solvents to open air; the device maintains pressure using a solvent to strip the cannabis material of cannabinoids and terpenes, often seperating the two for reintroduction to processed products A method of chemical extraction that reuses the solvent rather than dispersing it into the air. This method is considered saferthan“open-blasting”and iscurrentlyrequired for all legal concentrate production in Colorado.
CO2 Oil: C02 is a supercritical fluid which means that it transforms into a liquid when pressurized. CO2 Oil is the extraction device used will freeze and compress CO2 gas into a "supercritical" state that is used to gently extract compounds without damage or denaturing. CO2 oil is a cannabis concentrate, made from the Supercritical CO2 extraction process. Supercritical CO2 is a fluid state of carbon dioxide held at or above the critical point of temperature and pressure, which can be used as a solvent in the cannabis extraction process.
CO2 Extraction: When flower is pushed through a CO2 extraction machine, the cannabinoids are separated from the fatty lipids and waxy material of the cannabis plant, producing a sticky, potent concentrate known commonly as oil. Some CO2 extraction methods can separate the flavor and aromatic molecules from the plant during this process. Other methods include the removal of these flavor & aromatic molecules before extraction begins so they can be reinfused into the oil after it is extracted. CO2 extraction is a type of supercritical fluid extraction used to maximize the cannabinoids and terpenes of the marijuana plant while still maintaining their delicate structure. A supercritical fluid behaves both like a gas and like a liquid-diffusing through solids like a gas but dissolving compounds like a liquid. The supercritical CO2 goes through a series of extraction vessels at specific pressures and temperatures, flooding the ground plant material and extracting those clean cannabinoid profiles. It is then separated and filtered from the plant material and, after the extraction is complete, a drop in pressure allows the excess CO2 to evaporate, leaving the cannabis oil behind. The benefit of CO2 extraction is that it is naturally occurring and leaves behind no residues. Other examples of CO2 extractions in the food industry include the extraction of flavor oils from hops in the brewing industry and extraction of caffeine from coffee beans. Fun Fact: Most concentrates are made using shake, trim and undesirable buds that aren’t fit to smoke.
Co-Dependence: Psychological condition of dysfunctional attempts to control another person's behavior.
Combustion: the act of smoking involves combustion; essentially, applying direct heat, often with a flame, to cannabis material.
Compassionate Investigational New Drug Program: After Robert Randall became the first person to successfully use a medical necessity defense when he was charged with illegal possession of cannabis to treat his glaucoma, he filed a federal lawsuit, Randall v. United States, in 1976, resulting in the federal Compassionate Investigational New Drug program being established, under President Jimmy Carter, in 1978. At the program's peak, fifteen patients received cannabis. 43 people were approved for the program, however 28 of the patients whose doctors completed the necessary paperwork never received any cannabis and, under the Bush administration, the program stopped accepting new patients in 1992.
Concentrates: Products including budder, honey oil, live resin, shatter, taffy, wax, commercially extracted from cannabis with supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) or hydrocarbon solvents. The term concentrate refers to any wax, shatter, or oil that you vaporize or smoke or any tincture applied sublingually under the tongue. Concentrates are a potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving marijuana in its plant form into a solvent. The resulting product has very high THC levels generally more than flowers or hashish and can produce various products, most typically oils and waxes. Concentrates include all types of cannabis products that are produced by concentrating the cannabinoids from a cannabis plant and eliminating the waxy fats and lipids from the plant, in part or completely. Some of the concentrates you’ll find at Hashtag include: whole-plant extract, CO2 oil, distillate oil, BHO, wax, shatter, hash, and kief. Concentrate or extract refers to any material created by refining cannabis flowers, such as hash, dry sieve, and hash oils. Concentrates or extracts have much higher potency.
Cultivar: Plant stain that results from the process of crossbreeding and genetic stabilization to express desired traits. A cannabis concentrate is exactly what it sounds like; a concentrated form of cannabis. Although the terms concentrate and extract are commonly used interchangeably, there are technically not the same thing. A concentrate is created using a mechanical or solvent-less process, while an extract is made using a solvent like CO2, butane, or propane. Common examples of concentrates include hash, rosin, or kief, and contain much higher levels of THC and/or CBD than what would be found in un-processed flower. Any cannabis material that has been extracted and refined to include only concentrated cannabinoids and/or terpenes. Concentrates are a potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving marijuana in its plant form into a solvent. The resulting product has very high THC levels generally more than flowers or hashish, and can produce varying products that range from thick sticky oils known as "BHO" to moldable goo called "budder" or "wax", to resinous bits called "shatter". Referred to by a variety of slang terms, the classification of concentrates is often dependent on the manufacturing method and the consistency of the final product. Concentrates are a potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving marijuana in its plant form into a solvent. The resulting product has very high THC levels (generally more than flowers or hashish), and can produce varying products that range from thick sticky oils (BHO) to moldable goo (budder/wax) to resinous bits (shatter). Referred to by a variety of slang terms, the classification of concentrates is often dependent on the manufacturing method and the consistency of the final product.
Concentrated Vape Cartridges: a form of concentrated cannabis that uses distillate or live resin inside a vaporizing cartridge that is then attache to a battery for power.
Cola: Topmost flower bud on a cannabis plant. The cola is the top portion or flower cluster at the top of a cannabis plant. It is usually the largest flower cluster on the plant, although some plants will have multiple colas. The top flower cluster of a female cannabis plant.
Cone: A cone is a type of joint that is more conical in shape than a traditional joint. One end will be larger than the other. Cones are usually pre-rolled joints.
Connoisseur: A particular marijuana enthusiast well versed in the nuances cannabis and cannabis consumption.
Controlled Substances Act: U.S. federal law enacted by President Richard Nixon in 1970 to replace Harry Anslinger's 1937 Marihuana Tax Act that was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The Controlled Substances Act created a list of five Schedules, and placed cannabis alongside codeine and heroin in Schedule I, the most restrictive classification.
Co-Op: Co-op is short for cooperative and refers to a community of patients or consumers in a given area who join together to share and receive marijuana. Co-ops usually have specific membership requirements and the product available is generally exclusive to members. In some states, co-ops exist alongside or in lieu of dispensaries.
Cottonmouth: Slang name for a dry mouth caused by smoking or vaporizing cannabis or cannabis extracts. A common side effect of cannabis that involves persistent thirst and sticky, dry mouth.
Couchlock: slang term for sedation without sleep brought on by high-THC cannabis.
Cross: to genetically combine two or more strains to create a new cultivar (strain) with properties of the parent strains that are being combined. A cross (referring to crossbreeding) is the result when two different plant strains are bred together. For example, Blue Dream is a cross between Blueberry and Haze strains.
Cross Genetics: Short for cross-pollination, cannabis plants can be bred or “crossed” to produce new varieties (just like apples or any other plant). A cross (referring to crossbreeding) is the result when two different plant strains being bred together. For example, Blue Dream is a cross between Blueberry and Haze strains.
Crumble: a form of concentrated cannabis wax.
Cultivar: is another term for strain, although the distinction is that cultivar usually refers to a much more specific batch.
Cultivator: An entity licensed to cultivate, process, and package cannabis, to deliver cannabis to cannabis establishments, and to transfer cannabis to other cannabis establishments, but not to consumers. A cultivator is a person or company that cultivates (or grows) cannabis.
Cure: Cure is a prolonged process of removing moisture from cannabis flowers under controlled environmental conditions that affects the end quality of the product Cannabis plants, like all plants, contain sugars and starches (so the plant can store energy for later use). Locking cannabis flower in an airtight container for weeks or months allows for these sugars and starches to break down. The result? The flower is much smoother when smoked. The process of slowly drying flowers from the plant. Allows for a more gradual process to maximize flavor and smoke quality.
Curing: In cannabis harvesting, curing is an extended drying process that comes after the initial 5-7 day drying phase. In the curing process, moisture is slowly and systematically removed in order to enhance a flower’s smell, flavor, and potency. High-end cannabis in the form of dried flower usually goes through a curing process.
Crumble: Crumble is a term that refers to a cannabis extract or concentrate that has a crumbly texture. It is often dabbed but can also be sprinkled on top of a bowl or smeared inside a blunt.
Crutch: In a joint, the crutch is the small piece of cardboard or extra folded paper placed at the tip that will make contact with your mouth. It helps hold the shape of the joint and keeps the end from getting soggy. Also commonly referred to as the nib or filter.
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Dab: A dab is a slang term used to refer to a dose of BHO received through butane combustion and inhalation. A common slang term for cannabis concentrate, dabs include any cannabis concentrate that is consumed by inhalation (usually by using a dab rig or dab pen to flash-vaporize the concentrate). A method where a “dab” (or very small amount of cannabis) of cannabis concentrate is placed on a preheated surface, creating concentrated cannabis vapor to be inhaled. A dab is a slang term used to refer to a dose of cannabis concentrates “dabbed” onto a redhot surface and inhaled. The act of “dabbing” refers to partaking in dabs.
Dabber: A tool used for handling and assisting in consuming concentrates. Usually metal, glass or quartz.
Dabbing: A slang term for smoking or vape-ing hash oil, or "dabs," extracted from cannabis, or a method of consuming cannabis concentrates in which the individual heats. The act of “dabbing” refers to partaking in dabs.Also a lang name for hash oil, a resin extracted from cannabis. The act of using concentrated cannabis products via vaporization. Dabbing is a method of cannabis consumption. It involves heating a small amount of cannabis extract (a dab) over a super-hot surface, and then inhaling the resulting vapors. A dab rig is used for this method.
Dab Rig: Water pipe device for vaporizing hash oil. A dab rig is an apparatus used to ingest cannabis extracts. It often looks like a glass bong, but without the water. Dab rigs have a nail, which is the super-heated surface that the dab (or extract) is contacted against to produce the vapor. The nail can be made from a variety of materials, or even temperature controlled electronically.
Dagga: Afrikaans word for cannabis, derived from the Khoikhoi dachab.
Dank: A slang word for high quality cannabis. A word used to describe sticky, high-quality cannabis with a strong aroma. A slang term used for potent cannabis flowers. Sometimes also referred to as marijuana, weed, flowers, ganja or pot.
D.A.R.E.: US and UK government anti-freedom indoctrination program aimed at elementary school fourth through sixth-graders, instituted by LAPD chief Daryl Gates in 1983. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program is costly, and is criticized for pushing out science-based health education. Other criticisms of the program include its ineffectiveness, and its training of children to be police informants.
DEA or Drug Enforcement Administration: U.S. federal agency formed in 1970 by the establishment of President Richard Nixon's Controlled Substances Act. The organization is criticized for being unaccountable to any authority, and for self-serving acts including blocking the removal of cannabis from Schedule I.
Decarboxylation: in cannabis, the process of converting acidic cannabinoids produced by the plant into their more bioavailable neutral form, typically by the application of heat. Decarboxylation is the process that changes "THC-A" a cannabinoid in raw cannabis that has no psychoactive effects into THC, the chemical compound that produces a high. Decarboxylation occurs when cannabis is exposed to heat. For example, when you are smoking it or baking it in an oven. The THC-A must reach a temperature of at least 220 degrees Fahrenheit for this process to occur. Decarboxylation is a process by which, when exposed to heat, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid known as "THCA" is converted to THC and cannabichromenic acid (CBCA) is converted to CBC.
Decriminalization: The lessening of criminal penalties in relation to consumption of cannabis, reflecting changing social and moral views.
Diffusion: Diffusion, when referring to water pipes, is when smoke or vapor is spread through throughout.
Disc Perc: A flat layer of glass separates the body of the water pipe and several holes.
Dispensary: term used in the United States to refer to storefronts providing medical cannabis products. Dispensary is a general term used to refer to any location where a patient or consumer can legitimately and safely access cannabis, whether the business is technically an access point, pick-up location. co-op, collective or any other version of a legal cannabis distributor. A dispensary is any location that offers safe access for either a medical patient. A store that can legally sell cannabis products, either medical, recreational, or both.
Distillate: A distillate is a super-concentrated cannabis product of a specific cannabinoid. It goes through a further refinement process past that of most extracts that removes any remaining chlorophyll or solvents. A distillate is mostly clear, mostly tasteless, and its concentration ranges anywhere from 80-90% of the desired cannabinoid.
Ditch Weed: Slang term describing feral cannabis, A slang name for poor-quality marijuana.
Dome/Umbrella Perc: These percs have an enclosure with slits or holes where the dome meets the bottom.
Doobie: A slang word for cannabis cigarette or "joint" or marijuana cigarette.
Dosing: Individualized amount of cannabinoids within products. Dosing depends on titration, which is the process of increasing medication amounts until the desired effect is achieved.
Downstem: A downstem is the tube that carries smoke or vapor from the bowl.
Dronabinol: Synthetically manufactured tetrahydrocannabinol "THC", sold under the brand names Marinol and Syndros, produced by Insys Therapeutics and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, marketed legally in the United States under Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, though natural THC is banned under Schedule I. Dronabinol is a synthetic THC pharmaceutical approved in the U.S. for the reduction of nausea and vomiting in cancer chemotherapy and increased appetite in HIV-wasting disease.
Drug Czar: A person put in charge of drug policy for some region, usually at the national level.
Drug Paraphernalia: Equipment or accessories used for growing, processing, consuming, or concealing cannabis or cannabis extracts, including: bong, bowl, chalice, chillum, herb grinder, hookah, oil rig, one-hitter, roach clip, rolling paper, stash box, and,vaporizer.
Drug Prohibition: Laws in some jurisdictions banning the cultivation or sales of plants including cannabis, opium poppy, and psilocybin mushrooms in an attempt to prevent their use. These bans are criticized because they create a black market and because enforcement is disproportionate in communities of color.
Drug War: Term referring to wars fought over control of drug commerce, including the 19th Century Opium Wars, and contemporary police and military operations including the Mexican War on Drugs, the Philippine Drug War, and the U.S. War on Drugs.
Dry Herb Vaporizer: While some vaporizers are made exclusively to vaporize oils, dry herb vaporizers are made to actually vaporize dried flower. This is an alternative consumption method to smoking dried flower.
Dugout: A dugout is a type of box that holds both your dry flower as well as a one-hitter pipe. They are popular for their convenience and portability. Two-chambered wooden boxes that are extremely convenient for toking while out and about.
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E-Rig: an oil rig that is temperature controlled electronically by an external device.
Edible: An edible is a food that has been infused with cannabis. Edibles have a significantly longer onset time compared to other methods of cannabis ingestion like smoking or vaping. The effects also last longer. Historically, edibles were usually baked goods such as brownies or cookies. Now, the edibles category includes everything from candy to beef jerky. Please see our education page on edibles. A food or drink containing cannabis such as Cookies, brownies, sodas, crackers, you name it! Edibles, also known as medibles, are any food-based product infused with marijuana. Cannabis products that are orally consumed. These products can contain THC, CBD, or a combination of both. Common edible products include cookies, brownies, candies, gummies, chocolates, beverages, or homemade goods. Food products that have been infused with cannabis or cannabis extracts.
Edibles: Edibles are medicated edible goods that have been infused with cannabis extracts. Edibles are cannabis-infused foods, beverages or tinctures containing up to 10mg of THC per serving. Some edibles contain multiple servings & direct you to consume only a portion. They can take up to 2 hours to “kick in” and tend to deliver a longer lasting high than smoking or vaping cannabis. Start slowly with 5mg to see how it affects you. Read more on our blog, Incredible Cannabis Edibles. They are commonly baked goods such as cookies and brownies, but options as varied as flavored coffee drinks, breads, and candies exist as well. Dispensaries also often sell marijuana-infused butters or oils for patients or consumers to make their own edibles. Consuming edibles means the active components from the extracts require longer to take effect as they need to be absorbed through the digestive system. Also known as an assortment of space cakes.
Effects of Cannabis: Consumption of cannabis has various psychological and physiological effects that can include euphoria and anxiety. Other effects of cannabis include munchies.
Eighth: An eighth is a shortened term for an eighth of an ounce, or 3.5 grams of cannabis. It’s an extremely common amount to purchase. 3.5 grams of dried herb. An eighth of an ounce.
Electronic Smoking Devices (vaporizer or e-cigarette): A vaporizing device with a rechargeable battery that heats material such as cannabis flower (bud) or liquids containing THC or nicotine to produce vapor for inhalation. Used as an alternative to smoking cannabis or tobacco.
Endocannabinoid system (ECS): Endocannabinoid System is a system of neuromodulator chemicals and their receptors throughout the body involved in the regulation of appetite, pain, mood, and memory. A group of receptors that make up a very complex regulatory system throughout the human brain, body, and centraland peripheral nervous systems. ECS creates and maintains our body’s internal stability, or homeostasis, by adjusting the flow of neurotransmitters and regulating bodily functions, including appetite, sleep, emotion, and movement. Neurotransmitters created within the body that bind to cannabinoid receptors and help with homeostasis.
Entourage Effect: The Entourage Effect is the synergistic pharmacological effects that emerge through cannabinoid and terpene interaction. The entourage effect is a term that was introduced in 1998 to describe the effects and/or benefits to cannabinoids used in combination rather than in isolation. For example, the effects of CBD may be more pronounced when used in conjunction with THC. This is part of the reason the ratio of THC to CBD is stated on some product packaging.
Emperor Wears No Clothes: 1985 book by cannabis rights pioneer Jack Herer, The Emperor Wears No Clothes: Hemp & The Marijuana Conspiracy, that argues cannabis is a renewable source of fuel, food, fiber, construction material, and medicine, and that it can be grown virtually anywhere, citing data and historical records.
Endocannabinoid system: A group of receptors for cannabinoids in the brain and nervous system.
Ent: Contemporary slang name for a cannabis consumer, from the living trees in The Lord of the Rings.
Entheogen: Any psychoactive plant or compound that induces a spiritual experience and is aimed at personal spiritual development, including cannabis, peyote, and psilocybin mushrooms.
Entrapment: Deceptive and unethical law enforcement activity by an officer planning an offense and inducing a person to commit a crime through fraud or persuasion, commonly practiced in the United States and banned in Sweden.
Etymology (Cannabis): The history of the plant name cannabis.
Exploitation Film: Drug exploitation films include the well known Reefer Madness.
Extracts: Product made from cannabis resin. Process of making edible products or concentrates from cannabis. Extract/Concentrate that is txtracted and concentrated compounds from plant material, usually in the form of oil, resin or wax.
Extraction: The different processes by which cannabinoids within the plant can be extracted for use. These processes include alcohol extraction, butane hash oil extraction, etc.
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FECO (Full Extract Cannabis Oil):
Feminized: Feminized plants come from seeds that have been selectively bred to produce only female plants. Since female plants are the ones that produce flowers (which is where most of cannabis’ cannabinoids are found), they are the only ones that are used to create marijuana products. Feminized seeds are intended to make things easier for growers by eliminating the need to determine the sex of growing plants and remove males early on to prevent fertilization. Generally, feminized seeds produce the same quality of plants as naturally produced seeds.
Feral Hemp: Wild-growing cannabis generally descended from hemp plants previously cultivated for fiber. Referred to as ditch weed, with little or no psychoactive properties, cannabis is exceptionally hardy, found widely across Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.
Five Ten Threading: The term "510 Threading" is the threading size for most cannabis oil vaporizing cartridges and batteries available today. Because of its widespread popularity, batteries for cartridges with a 510 threading can be found at most cannabis retailers and smoke shops.
Fixed Downstem: Serves the same function as a standard downstem, but this one is fixed in place.
Flower: The part of a cannabis plant that is consumed for its therapeutic qualities. The female sex organ of the cannabis plant. Cannabis flowers, in particular, come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from small and dense to large and fluffy. The most potent cannabis flowers are sticky to the touch, due to the high concentration of resin on the flower. The resin is not only useful for the cannabis plant in pollination but also contains the full spectrum of cannabinoids produced by cannabis plants. Flower is also known as the hairy or sticky parts of the plant which are harvested for consumption in various products, also known as the reproductive organs of the plant (CDPHE, 2016). Flower(s) Flowers are the reproductive organs of the female cannabis plant and contain (by far) the highest concentration of cannabinoids compared to other parts of the plant. Dried cannabis flower can be smoked, or used to create extracts, concentrates, and edibles. The flower of the cannabis plant is also commonly referred to as the bud. Flowers are often the “pretty” part of a plant, and the same is true for cannabis. While cannabis flowers don’t have traditional petals, they are still the reproductive organ of the female plants. Cannabis flowers are the hairy, sticky, crystal-covered bits that are harvested and dried to be used as medication. When male plants fertilize them, these flowers will produce cannabis seeds. If not, they will continue to produce the resin that contains their active cannabinoids until they are harvested or begin to die. While cannabis flowers don’t have traditional petals or look like daisies, they are still the reproductive organ of the female plants. Cannabis flowers are the hairy, sticky, crystal-covered bits that are harvested and dried to be used as medication. When they are allowed to be fertilized by male plants, these flowers will produce cannabis seeds. If not, they will continue to produce the resin that contains their active cannabinoids until they are harvested or begin to die.
Flower Child: A slang term for the street name of "hippie".
Flowering Time: The period required for cannabis flowers to develop and fully ripen. Flowering time refers to the time it takes for a plant to produce mature flowers. When flowering times are reported for a strain, they are general estimates based on how the plants do on average in optimal conditions. Actual flowering times will vary, and it is up to the grower to decide when to harvest for maximum benefit. Cannabis flowering times are affected by the length of daily exposure the plant receives to sun, with the exception of the Cannabis ruderalis species, which flower automatically. When flowering times are reported for a strain, they are general estimates based on how the plants do on average in optimal conditions. Actual flowering times will vary and it is up to the grower to decide when to harvest for maximum benefit.
Four Twenty: The term "420" is the slang term for the consumption of cannabis.
Freedom Fighter: A cannabis rights activist.
Freedom Rally: Cannabis pride demonstration held annually in Boston since 1989. Also, a 1971 rally and music festival in Michigan protesting the arrest for marijuana possession, and imprisonment of poet John Sinclair.
Fresh Frozen: Cannabis flowers that have been frozen immediately after being cut to maintain the terpene and cannabinoid content.
Frit Glass: Frit Glass is a style of glasswork that sandwiches coarse pieces of broken, colored glass.
Full Melt: High-quality cannabis resin or hashish that readily melts when flame is applied; mistakenly believed to be an indicator of resin quality.
Full Spectrum: Full-spectrum refers to a type of extraction process that retains as much of the cannabis strain’s terpenes and cannabinoids as possible. Cannabis users that prefer full-spectrum products claim to notice more complex flavors, and more nuanced effects than isolates, or other highly-processed products.
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Gandalf: A Gandalf is a pipe that features an extra long stem, generally appearing like the pipe that the character Gandalf smoked in the Lord of the Rings movie series.
Ganja: Ganja is a slang term for cannabis. The word originates from Hindi and Nepali dialects. Hindi word for cannabis. More specifically, an Indian term for seedless female cannabis flower clusters, also known as sinsemilla. A common term for marijuana derived from Hindi, ganja also refers to premium cannabis flowers cultivated for the purpose of smoking.
Gastown Riots: 1971 Vancouver, British Columbia, incident also known as "The Battle of Maple Tree Square," described by a commission of inquiry as a police riot, during which police attacked a peaceful Yippie smoke-in protesting a series of special operation marijuana arrests. Police used horse-back charges on crowds of onlookers and tourists, and were accused of tactics including indiscriminate beatings with riot batons. The event is commemorated in a two-story-high 2009 photo mural by Stan Douglas.
Gateway Drug: Disproved theory that cannabis use leads to use of potentially-deadly, dependence-forming substances such as alcohol and barbiturates, or heroin.
Genotype: A specific characteristic of a plant, the expression of which is controlled by genes.
Germination: the process by which a new cannabis plant begins to grow from seed, also referred to as "popping".
Gift Economy: A means of exchanging cannabis for non-monetary gain, in jurisdictions where its possession is legal but its sale is not legal.
Glass: A name describing specialty art-glass cannabis pipes and bongs. In the context of Marijuana use, glass is a catch-all term used to describe a wide variety of cannabis paraphernalia.
Global Marijuana March: Annual cannabis rights rally begun in 1999, held in more than 829 cities across 72 countries on the first Saturday in May.
Gorilla Glue: Several hybrid cannabis strains, Gorilla Glue Number One, Gorilla Glue Number Two, etcetera, bred from indica varieties.
Grass: A slang word for cannabis.
Green Closet: A state of fear for some people secretly using cannabis, or also "coming out of the green closet".
Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival: The original Yippie smoke-in, first held in 1971 to protest the arrest of Dana Beal on marijuana charges, now the longest running annual cannabis rights "protestival," Marijuana Harvestfest, or Madison Hempfest, as it is also known, was organized by Ben Masel until his death in 2011. The multi-day event has an estimated attendance of 4,000 people each year.
Grinder: A grinder breaks down large pieces of plant matter into more readily smokeable chunks. Apparatus for grinding cannabis before use. A grinder is a small tool which is usually hand-held, used to break cannabis flower into smaller pieces. The ground flower is then used for joints, packed into a pipe, or even infused with butter for making edibles. Also, a plastic or metal tool that is used to break down cannabis flower into finely ground pieces.
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Half: 14 grams of dried herbs. A half ounce.
Hammerhead Perc: Much like an inline perc, this perc splits into two at the end and pushes.
Hand Pipe: A hand pipe is any pipe that does not use water and is usually fairly.
Hanf: German word for cannabis.
Hanfparade: Annual cannabis rights demonstration held in Berlin since 1997.
Harry Anslinger: The head of the U.S. Bureau of Prohibition when alcohol prohibition was repealed in 1933, Harry J. Anslinger was the founding commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics which is credited for the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act criminalizing cannabis. The Marihuana Tax Act was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1969, but was replaced with the Controlled Substances Act.
Harvestfest: Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival.
Hash: Shortened name for hashish. Hash is a form of cannabis concentrate produced by applying heat and pressure to mature cannabis flowers. Although the origin of hashish is unknown, the first accounts of hash production included squeezing cannabis flowers by hand to collect its resin and then rolling it in one’s hands into a ball, simultaneously activating the THC in the process. Today, hash is typically smoked in a pipe or mixed in with flower in a joint or bong. Hash is perhaps the world’s oldest cannabis concentrate. Creating hash involves separation of the trichomes from the flower via filtering or sieving. The collected trichomes are then rolled or pressed into a gooey-like paste. Hash is typically smoked or dabbed. Hash is probably the oldest marijuana concentrate around and is made from the collected and compressed resin, or kief, from the leaves and flowers. More potent than smoking bud, hash offers an elevated experience for any and all smokers. Hash is usualy a crude concentration of cannabis gland heads, created from sieving or filtering of dried cannabis materials.
Hash Bash: Held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, annually since 1972, following the John Sinclair Freedom Rally held a few months earlier there, in 1971, the Hash Bash cannabis pride protest-festival is one of the original Yippie smoke-ins. The event has an estimated attendance of more than 5,000 people each year.
Hashish: An extracted cannabis product made from resin.
Hash Oil: Hash/Hash Oil is a solvent extraction of cannabis. A resin extracted from cannabis or hashish, Hash is short for hashish, which is derived from cannabis plants and can be used for consumption or medication. Production involves the removal of the plant’s trichomes by sieving or filtering. Once the cannabinoid-laden powder has been collected, it is typically pressed and ready to be used. Hash ranges in potency, but is generally stronger than straight flowers since everything but the active part of the plant has been removed. A similar concentrated product can also be produced chemically using a solvent; however, this product is commonly referred to as hash oil or “honey oil.”
Head: A slang synonym of the term pothead.
Head Shop: A retail outlet specializing in paraphernalia and items related to cannabis culture.
Hemp: Hemp is a fibrous product that can be produced from the male cannabis plant and can be used in the manufacture of rope, paper, beauty products, and a vast array of other products. Hemp plants have no value as a drug since they are males and don’t produce the same level of cannabinoids as the female cannabis plants. Hemp is still Federally illegal to grow in the United States, though some states have approved laws for commercial production. Hemp is the non-psychoactive variety of cannabis that contains very little or no THC. The legal definition of hemp in the U.S. is cannabis that contains no more than 0.3 percent THC. Unlike the cannabis you find in dispensaries, which is derived from the female plant, hemp is typically grown from the male plants. The plant of the genus Cannabis or any part of the plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that does not exceed 0.3% on a dry weight basis of any part of the plant of the genus Cannabis. Hemp: low-THC (less than 0.3%) content cannabis used for producing fiber. Hemp often produces CBD rather than THC. Hemp is a member of the cannabis family of plants. But unlike the cannabis we smoke or eat, hemp can be cultivated in large quantities for industrial purposes. Hemp has been used throughout history in the production of paper, rope, textiles, and more. Today, hemp is being cultivated for its high CBD content as a low-cost alternative to cannabis-derived CBD. However, research suggests that mass-produced hemp grown in industrialized areas can produce lower quality CBD than cannabis-derived CBD, and hemp-derived CBD may possibly contain unwanted pesticides/heavy metals found in the soil. Other names for hemp include: Cannabis indica, Cannabis ruderalis, Cannabis sativa, feral cannabis, ganja, grass, Mary Jane, medical cannabis, reefer, trees, pot and weed. Hemp is a fibrous product that can be produced from the male cannabis plant and can be used in the manufacture of rope, paper, beauty products, and a vast array of other products. Hemp plants have no value as a drug since they are males. However, they are still considered illegal in the United States.
Herb: A commonly used term for cannabis.
High: The high generally refers to the psychoactive effects experienced by users of cannabis.
Hit: A hit is a single dose of cannabis. When using a pipe, for example, a hit would refer to a single inhalation from the pipe.
Homogeneity: Refers to how evenly distributed the cannabis extract is through a product. For example, if 10% of the infused portion of the cannabis product contains less than 20% of the total THC contained in the product, it is homogenous. Homogeneity allows users assurance that they are consuming a consistently prepared edible. In English, or common name for the entire plant cannabis, legally named marijuana or marihuana in some jurisdictions.
Hempcrete: hempcrete is A bio-composite construction material made of hemp hurds.
Hempfest: Any of several annual cannabis pride demonstrations held in cities around the world, including Madison Hempfest, and Seattle Hempfest.
Hemp for Victory: 14-minute 1942 U.S. Department of Agriculture film encouraging farmers to grow hemp for the WWII war effort because other industrial fibers were in short supply and often had to be imported from overseas.
Hemp Hurds: Hemp wood, the inner portion of the hemp stalk separated from the fiber.
Hemp Jewelry: Jewelry made from hemp cord, rope, or thread.
Hemp Juice: A non-psychoactive drink cold-pressed from cannabis leaves and flowers.
Hemp Milk: Plant milk made from cannabis seeds.
Hemp Oil: Oil extracted from cannabis seeds.
Hemp Protein: The protein content of hemp seeds.
Heirloom: An heirloom refers to a cannabis strain that was taken from its native homeland and propagated in another geographical location. Heirloom cannabis refers to the rare and exotic types of cannabis genetics, typically guarded closely by their grower. Not only are heirloom cannabis strains rare, but they can also produce unique cannabinoid and flavor profiles,as well as effects. An heirloom refers to a cannabis strain that was taken from its native homeland and propagated in another geographical location.
Herb: A word describing cannabis.
Herb Grinder: Device for grinding cannabis before use.
High: Slang name describing the state of being under the influence of cannabis.
High Times: An American monthly cannabis rights magazine founded in 1974 for the Yippie Underground Press Syndicate by Tom Forçade, now with a circulation of 236,000 monthly subscribers.
Hippie: 1960s cannabis subculture.
Hipster: 1940s or contemporary cannabis subculture.
Hit: Act of smoking, or vape-ing, a puff of cannabis or cannabis extract.
Home Grown: Cannabis that has been personally cultivated.
Honey Oil: A type of extracted cannabis concentrate.
Hookah: A traditional Indian water pipe, also called shisha in Arabic speaking locales and in Southeast Asia.
Honeycomb Disc: Like a disc perc but with a great multitude of small holes or sometimes hexagons.
Hophead: A user of cannabis.
Hot Box: Slang term for smoking cannabis in a closed space.
Hybrid: When a grower breeds two genetically distinct strains of cannabis together, the result is a hybrid strain. Hybridization can produce not only healthier, more robust plants but unique flavors, aromas and effects as well. Hybrid refers to a plant that is a genetic cross between one or more separate strains of cannabis. Hybrids can happen unintentionally, but they are usually bred specifically to combine desired traits of the original plants. Most marijuana on the market today is some form of hybrid. A hybrid plant or strain is a cross between two or more different strains. Usually this refers to a strain that is a combination of sativa and indica strain sources. Hybrid is a classification of cannabis that is a mixture of a sativa and indica strain; hybrids can range from indica-dominant, to 50/50 balanced, to sativa-dominant. A cross between two genetically different strains of cannabis. Hybrids can happen randomly or purposefully but are typically done to mix two or more preferred traits of a plant to make another powerful combination. Hybrid refers to a plant that is genetically a cross between one or more separate strains of cannabis. Hybrids can happen unintentionally, but they are usually bred specifically to combine desired traits of the original plants. Most marijuana on the market today is some form of hybrid.
Hydro: Slang name for hydroponic cannabis.
Hydrocarbon Extractions: this extraction technique involves the use of certain hydrocarbons such as propane and butane, to separate terpenes and cannabinoids from cannabis material.
Hydroponics: A popular way to grow cannabis that utilizes a soilless system. For Cannabis that is grown in a nutrient solution, without soil. Hydroponics is a cultivation technique that uses no soil, just water and nutrients. This technique became more popular in the mid 1980s and was part of the rise in popularity of high-grade cannabis flower, and the demise of “brick weed.” Hydroponics refers to a system of gardening that does not use soil. Plants are grown in water and receive their nutrients from the addition of solutions rather than soil. For growers, hydroponic advantages include more control over nutrient intake and stability. In terms of marijuana production, plants grown hydroponically are sometimes said to have cleaner, more distinct flavors. Hydroponics refers to any growing practice where water is used as the medium for plant growth. Although energy intensive, growing hydroponically allows growers to fine-tune their plants’ nutrient intake on a large scale and is an efficient way to grow cannabis while conserving water. Hydroponics refers to a system of gardening that does not use soil. Plants are grown in water and receive their nutrients from the addition of solutions rather than soil. For growers, hydroponic advantages include more control over nutrient intake and stability. In terms of marijuana production, plants grown hydroponically are sometimes said to have cleaner, more distinct flavors.
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Ice Catcher: An ice catcher is a glass structure blown into the mouthpiece that allows for it.
Ice Wax: a solventless form of concentrated cannabis that is known as one of the most flavorful, potent forms of concentrate, create using only ice and water to agitate trichomes.
Inside Growing: Indoor growing has not been around as long as outdoor growing but has gained in popularity. Indoor growing allows complete control of the environment. Indoor growing can lead to smaller yields due to lack of sunlight, but the resulting yield might contain higher levels of THC. Outdoor farming requires specific environmental climates and conditions. Current markets note that indoor cannabis is deemed of higher quality compared to cannabis grown outside. Each method carries its own environmental concerns Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil, typically in a medium consisting of sand, clay, pellets, or gravel with liquid nutrient solutions.
Indian Hemp Drugs Commission: British and Indian government 3,281-page 1894 study of cannabis use in India that found there are no ill effects from moderate cannabis usage, and it may be beneficial medically. However the report concluded that excessive consumption is an indication of moral weakness or depravity.
Indica: Short for Cannabis indica, indica plants have a short and shrub-like appearance. Indica plants originated in mountainous Asian regions, growing naturally between 30-50° latitude. Indica leaves are typically short, thick, and 7-pointed. Generally speaking, consuming indica flower or concentrate can produce a relaxing, body-focused experience. Indica is one of the three species of cannabis. They are typically characterized by broad, short leaves, and large yields during harvest. The origin of cannabis indica is Asia and the Middle East. Kush and Afghan varieties are both indicas. Indica is the less scientific name for the Cannabis Indica species of cannabis. Generally, these plants originated in the Middle East and Asia and include both of the famous kush and Afghan lineages. Compared to their sativa counterparts, the plants are shorter, bushier and have more compact flower growth. This species tends to provide a nice body high that facilitates relaxation, or the “couch lock” effect. Indica is also a term commonly used to refer to broad-leafleted cannabis varieties, often used for nighttime relief. Indica is the less scientific name for the Cannabis indica species of cannabis. Generally these plants originated in the Middle East and Asia and include both of the famous kush and Afghan lineages. Compared to their sativa counterparts, the plants are shorter, bushier and have more compact flower structure. This species tends to produce more relaxing physical effects and can have a sedative quality.
Indoctrination: Process of inculcating a person with ideas, attitudes, or cognitive strategies, distinguished from education on the basis that the indoctrinated person is expected not to question or critically examine the doctrine they have learned.
Industrial Hemp: Cannabis cultivated to make products that are non-psychoactive.
Informant: A word used to describe an undercover police informant, narcotics agent, or snitch.
Inline: The perc leads into the bottom of the piece and site horizontal.
Initiative: Citizens initiatives are a method, allowed in some jurisdictions, to put a law up for popular vote by getting petitions signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters. Popular initiatives are allowed in twenty-one U.S. states.
Irie: Jamaican English term indicating peace of mind and well-being.
Isolate: An isolate is the most refined and concentrated version of a desired cannabinoid. A THC isolate, for example, would be essentially 100% pure THC, with no other compounds or plant materials remaining.
ISO 17025: General requirements specified by the International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
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Jack Herer: Cannabis rights pioneer Jack Herer (1939–2010) who ran for U.S. President in 1988 and 1992, was author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes: Hemp & The Marijuana Conspiracy, first published in 1985. A classic trade name for several medical cannabis strains.
Jagged: Jazz-era term for being under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs.
Jay: Slang name for a joint.
John Sinclair Freedom Rally: 1971 Ann Arbor, Michigan, rally and music festival protesting the 1969 arrest and imprisonment of poet John Sinclair. Among others, John Lennon, Bob Seger, and Stevie Wonder performed for the event. Sentenced to ten years in jail for two joints, Sinclair had been imprisoned for two years when he was released, three days after the rally.
Joint: A cannabis cigarette. A joint is a cannabis cigarette. When cannabis flower is ground and rolled up in a smoking paper, typically made of rice or hemp. Joints are easy to use, lightweight and a convenient way to get high. Users that prefer this consumption method typically roll joints themselves, but pre-rolled joints are becoming more and more popular. A joint is a cannabis cigarette rolled using non-tobacco papers. If you’re new to cannabis, try a pre-roll first. This term has a dual meaning in the cannabis community. The smokable kind of joint.
Jury Nullification: The power of a trial jury to reach a not guilty verdict, regardless of evidence and judge's instructions, because of a disagreement with the law, including the belief that a law is unconstitutional or inhumane, or disapproval of the punishment.
Just Say No: 1980s-era anti-cannabis advertising campaign orchestrated by First Lady Nancy Reagan as part of the U.S. War on Drugs.
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Kief: Kief results from trichomes collected by sifting or tumbling dried cannabis. Kief is a collected amount of trichomes that have been separated from the rest of the marijuana flower. Since trichomes are the sticky crystals that contain the vast majority of the plant’s cannabinoids, kief is known to be extremely potent. Kief is sometimes mistakenly referred to as pollen and is the primary ingredient in hashish production. A powder that is created by shaking the crystalized trichomes off cured cannabis flowers. Kief is a collected amount of trichomes that have been separated from the rest of the marijuana flower. Since trichomes are the sticky crystals that contain the vast majority of the plant’s cannabinoids, kief is known to be extremely potent. Kief is sometimes mistakenly referred to as pollen and is the primary ingredient in hashish production. Kief, a form of cannabis concentrate, consists principally of the microscopic trichome heads present on all cannabis flowers. In fact, if you use a four-piece grinder to grind your flower, you’re naturally collecting kief on the bottom layer of the grinder. Typically, kief is mixed in with cannabis flower and smoked.
Kind: Word describing high-quality cannabis, or anything related to cannabis culture. The "Kind" is a slang term to refer to high-grade cannabis. For example, kind buds.
Kush: Kush is a term broadly applied to high-potency varieties of cannabis. Kush strains trace their roots to the Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They have a unique aroma, generally described as earthy or piney, that have made them very popular. A subset of indica varieties of cannabis bred from descendants of strains originating in the Hindu Kush mountain range of Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. Kush refers to a line of cannabis plants that hail from the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Kush strains are Indicas and have a unique aroma that has garnered a large fan base. Specific breeds and plants are unique, but their aroma is generally described as “earthy” and often piney combined with floral or sweet tones. Kush refers to a line of cannabis plants that hail from the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Kush strains are Indicas and have a unique aroma that has garnered a large fan base. Specific breeds and plants are unique, but their aroma is generally described as “earthy” and often piney combined with floral or sweet tones. Kush refers to a line of cannabis plants that hail from the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Kush strains are indicas and have a unique aroma that have given them a large fan base. Specific breeds and plants are unique, but their aroma is generally described as “earthy” and often piney combined with citrus or sweet.
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La Guardia Committee: 1944 New York Academy of Medicine report prepared for Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia's commission, appointed in 1939 to study the effects of marihuana use in the US, that concluded the publicity concerning the catastrophic effects of marihuana smoking is unfounded, marihuana is not the determining factor in the commission of major crimes, marihuana smoking is not widespread among school children, and the gateway drug theory is without foundation. The report was condemned by "drug czar" Harry Anslinger.
Landrace: Landrace is a variety of cannabis which has adopted to the local conditions without minimal intervention. Landrace marijuana strains, now largely extinct, refer to the genetically unique, ancient types of marijuana found originally in their naturally growing regions, including Thailand, India, Hawaii and Africa. Like heirloom camarijuanannabis, landrace marijuana strains are known for their quintessential flavors, aromas, and effects that are generally used to describe different marijuana types like sativa and indica. A landrace refers to a local variety of cannabis that has adapted to the environment of its geographic location. This accounts for genetic variation between landrace strains, which have been crossbred to produce the cannabis variety we see today. Landrace strains are oftentimes named after their native region, like Afghani, Thai, and Hawaiian, and traces of landraces are sometimes detectable in the names of their crossbred descendants. A landrace strain is a native strain of cannabis that has had little to no human intervention with its genetic structure. Landrace strains are the sources of the many hybrid strains that are commonly available in dispensaries. A landrace refers to a local variety of cannabis that has adapted to the environment of its geographic location. This accounts for genetic variation between landrace strains, which have been crossbred to produce the cannabis variety we see today. Landrace strains are oftentimes named after their native region, like Afghani, Thai, and Hawaiian, and traces of landraces are sometimes detectable in the names of their crossbred descendants.
LEAP: Law Enforcement Action Partnership, formerly called Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, is an organization of retired police officers and law enforcement officials, formed in 2002, now with more than 180 speakers, representing 5,000 law enforcement members, and more than 100,000 supporters worldwide.
Leary v. United States: The 1969 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that unanimously declared the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 to be unconstitutional. Prohibition of cannabis continued under Nixon's 1970 Controlled Substances Act, which placed cannabis in Schedule I, prohibiting all uses.
Legalization: The process of removing the legal prohibition against cannabis.
Legalize It: Song by Peter Tosh from an album of the same title, originally recorded in 1975, that was banned in Jamaica when it was released, and has since then become a cannabis culture anthem.
Lid: A measured quantity of cannabis, usually one ounce to 1 1/2 ounces, an amount that would fill a shoe box lid.
Life Cycle: Cannabis plants go through two distinct cycles in their lifetime: vegetative stage (when the plant is actively growing) and flowering stage (when the plant is focusing most of its energy on producing flowers). When the plant’s lightexposure falls at or below 12 hours daily, it triggers the flowering cycle.
Limonene: Another prevalent terpene found not only in cannabis but in the peels of citrus fruits and cardamom, limonene, (named for its lemon scent and taste), is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. Limonene is also recommended as a mood elevator and anxiety reducer. Strains that typically have high limonene levels include Super Lemon Haze, Jack Herer, and Berry White.
Live Resin: Extracted fresh cannabis that is kept at freezing temperatures through the entire process, rather than dried. A type of concentrate, the live resin process uses fresh frozen plants that are harvested. Widely regarded as the freshest form of cannabis concentrate, live resin is produced by flash-freezing freshly cut, uncured cannabis plants to extremely low temperatures to ensure that the most volatile aromas and flavors are preserved. After flash-freezing, the cannabinoids and terpenes of the frozen cannabis plants are extracted by the use of solvents, resulting in an extremely flavorful and potent concentrate that can be vaporized or dabbed. Live resin uses fresh, frozen cannabis flowers cut from the grow before they’ve been dried or cured, and then processed within hours of harvest resulting in elevated terpene levels. Terpenes give each individual strain its specific flavor and aroma profile. You prefer skunky, piney, citrus, earthy or floral smelling buds? You can thank terpenes for giving you the variety of choices. More and more we are finding that not only does each terpene have it’s own flavor and aroma profile, we’re finding that they also have different effects within the body. That being said,live resin manages to maintain a really beautiful terpene profile because it’s capturing the terpenes of a live plant as opposed to that of the dried and cured flowers used in most BHO concentrates. Terpenes are incredibly temperamental, especially the lighter, aromatic ones. They can disintegrate in the drying and curing process. Live resin is a wonderful and tasty way to capture the layered flavors of the cannabis flower without losing much in the process. Live resin is a cannabis extract product that is made by flash freezing cannabis flower immediately after it has been harvested. It’s kept at freezing temperatures throughout the extraction process. A relatively new category of extract, live resin has become popular because fans say it preserves more of the plant’s natural aroma, flavor, and potency. Live Resin is a form of concentrated cannabis gets its name from the freshness of the cannabis plant it is made from, as live resin is made from plant material that hasn't been dried or cured and therefore retains the terpenes that would normally be lost during those processes.
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Ma: Chinese name for cannabis.
Madison Hempfest: Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival.
Magical Brownies: A slang name for a cannabis edible.
Magic Mushrooms: Any of 186 species of psilocybin fungi, or psychedelic mushrooms, banned in the United States under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Used since prehistoric times as an entheogen for spiritual experiences, some cultures have used psilocybin mushrooms in their religious rites and ceremonies.
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing: Laws that require offenders serve a predefined term for certain crimes, criticized for resulting in harsh sentencing and cruel and unusual punishment.
Manufacturing: To compound, blend, extract, infuse, or otherwise make or prepare a cannabis product (Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2018).
Marijuana: A slang term for the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant (Health Canada, 2018). A slang word for cannabis, the legal name in some jurisdictions. A common term for cannabis derived from Spanish, marijuana refers to the dried flowers of female cannabis plants. Dried marijuana, typical of what is sold for drug use. Marijuana is the term given to cannabis by US government prohibitionists in the early 20th century. The term was derived from the Mexican “marihuana.” It is still a common term, but because of the racial-charged and politically motivated background, favor has fallen back to the actual name of the plant: cannabis. Marijuana is a slang term for the female cannabis plants or their dried flowers. Marijuana is the general term for female cannabis plants or their dried flowers. Females are distinct from male plants in that they are the ones that produce flowers which contain the high percentage of cannabinoids that hold both their medicinal and psychoactive properties.
Marihuana Tax Act: 1937 U.S. law that prohibited cannabis for the first time, and was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 1969 and replaced with President Nixon's Controlled Substances Act.
Marijuana Prohibition: Laws in some jurisdictions banning the cultivation or sales of cannabis in an attempt to prevent its use. These bans are criticized because they create a black market and because enforcement is disproportionate in communities of color.
Marijuana Refugee: Term referring to people who have moved from one location to another due to cannabis prohibition laws, motivated by a desire to have legal access to cannabis to treat medical conditions for themselves or their family, or to legally consume cannabis for any other reason.
Marijuana Rights: The rights of people who consume cannabis include freedom of speech and freedom of religion, and the right to be free from employment and housing discrimination.
Marinol: A synthetic cannabinoid, tetrahydrocannabinol ("THC"), also called dronabinol, produced by Insys Therapeutics and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, sold legally in the United States under Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act, though natural THC is banned under Schedule I.
Mary Jane: A slang name for cannabis.
Matrix/Pineapple Perc: These percs go by a few more names as well. Several layered gridded glass pucks.
Medical Cannabis: Cannabis used as a drug for medical purposes, legally named marijuana or marihuana in some jurisdictions.
Medical Marijuana: The acquisition, cultivation, possession, processing (including development of related products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfer, transportation, sale, distribution, dispensing, or administration of cannabis for the benefit of qualifying patients in the treatment of debilitating medical conditions or the symptoms thereof.
Micro-Dosing: a technique for employing the minimum effective dose of cannabis medicine that delivers the desired outcome or level of effect.
Mids: The term mids or midz refers to mid or low-grade cannabis.
Moon Rock: Moon rocks are cannabis flowers that have been coated with hash oil and dusted with kief. Moon rocks are extremely potent and can be consumed the same way you’d consume flower. The term moon rock is typically used interchangeably with caviar.
Moses Baca: Laborer caught by authorities in 1937 with one-quarter ounce of cannabis, one of the first people convicted under the federal Marihuana Tax Act. United States "drug czar" Harry J. Anslinger visited Colorado in order to be present at Baca's sentencing.
Mota: Spanish slang word meaning cannabis. Mota is a Spanish-language slang term for cannabis.
Mother Plant: a cannabis plant kept in a vegetative state (not allowed to flower) so that clones may be taken to produce more plants identical to the mother.
Mouthpiece: The area of the pipe where you inhale your smoke. They come with a variety.
Munchies: Munchies are a strong, sudden desire for food following Cannabis use. Increased appetite.
Mycotoxin: A secondary metabolite of a microfungus that is capable of causing death or illness in humans and other animals. They include aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin B2, aflatoxin G1, aflatoxin G2, and ochratoxin A.
Myrcene: Thought to be one of the most abundant terpenes in cannabis, myrcene is found not only in cannabis but in other plants like wild thyme, sweet basil, mango, and hops. It is known to be anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, it lessens the effects of diabetes, induces sleep and reduces anxiety. User lore includes the belief that eating a fresh mango 45 minutes before smoking will increase the effects of the cannabis.
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Nabilone (Cesamet): A synthetic THC pharmaceutical approved in the U.S. for the treatment of the nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.
Nail: Available in Titanium, Ceramic, and Quartz, nails are an accessory used to vaporize plant extracts. A titanium or quartz dish used in a specialized pipe (dabbing rig) to vaporize hash oil. The nail is heated with a gas torch, then a dab of oil is applied, instantly vaporizing it for inhalation. A nail a component in a dab rig. It is the super-heated surface that the dab is contacted against to create a vapor (which is then inhaled.) Nails can be made from a variety of materials including quartz, titanium and ceramic. The nail on a dab rig can be heated with a blow torch or electronically.
Narc: A slang word for undercover narcotics agent.
New Jim Crow: A 2010 book by civil rights advocate Professor Michelle Alexander, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, that argues the War on Drugs has a devastating impact on inner city African American communities, on a scale entirely out of proportion to the actual dimensions of criminal activity taking place within these communities.
Nixon: U.S. President Richard Nixon, who in 1969 declared War on Drugs. After the 1937 cannabis prohibition law was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, Nixon signed the Controlled Substances Act in 1970, which placed marijuana in Schedule I, alongside heroin. A slang name for poor-quality, low-grade cannabis, or ditchweed that is misrepresented as being good-quality herb.
Noble Experiment: Alcohol prohibition in the United States, 1920–1933.
NORML: The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, an American non-profit cannabis rights organization founded in 1970 by Keith Stroup with a grant from the Playboy Foundation.
Nug: Slang name for a bud of high-quality cannabis. A nug is a slang term for a cannabis flower.
Nug-Run: Nug-run is a term used to describe the source material for cannabis concentrates or extracts that have been made solely from cannabis flower, as opposed to extracts that also include trimmed leaves as source material. For example, “nug-run shatter.” Nug-Run is a concentrated cannabis extracts that have been created from cannabis flower in nug form, often denoting higher-quality as there is more content found in the nugs.
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Octobowl: The Grav Octobowl is a regular flower bowl with a 6-arm glass screen to help.
OG: Short for “ocean-grown” or “original gangster”, the term was first applied by the Cypress Hill Gang to cannabis in reference to L.A. Kush, a particularly popular strain which was available in Los Angeles during the 1990s. OG is a term that’s now used to describe many strains, though the term originated to describe Southern California’s Ocean Grown Kush, which was quickly shortened to OG Kush. OG Kush grew quickly in fame and reputation. Most OGs are different variations of the original OG Kush genetics or are also ocean grown on the West Coast. OG is a label used to describe a variety of cannabis strains that originated in Southern California. It stands for “ocean grown.” There is a common misunderstand that OG stands for Original Gangster, but this is not the original reference in the cannabis world. OG is a term that’s now used to describe many strains, though the term originated to describe Southern California’s Ocean Grown Kush, which was quickly shortened to OG Kush. OG Kush grew quickly in fame and reputation. Most OGs are different variations of the original OG Kush genetics or are also ocean grown on the West Coast.
Oil: Slang name for hash oil, a resin extracted from cannabis.
Oil Rig: A water filter modified for vaporizing hash oil. Also known as a Dabbing Rig, an Oil Rig is a device, similar to a bong, that is used specifically for concentrated cannabis; there are a number of different types but all will have a dish made of titanium, ceramic, or quartz that is heated up and the concentrate is melted onto.
One-Hitter: A pipe for smoking cannabis. A one-hitter is a type of cannabis pipe that is intended to be used for a single hit before being reloaded and used again. They are generally very simple, small, and discreet.
Operation Green Merchant: Reagan-era DEA investigation primarily targeting advertisers in High Times and Sinsemilla Tips magazines.
Operation Pipe Dreams: Code-name for a 2003 U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration investigation targeting businesses selling cannabis pipes and bongs. Hundreds of businesses and homes were raided during the operation. Fifty-five people were charged with trafficking of illegal drug paraphernalia, including actor Tommy Chong, who was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison for financing and promoting a glass shop. Operation Pipe Dreams was estimated to have cost more than $12 million.
Ounce: 28 grams of dried cannabis flowers.
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Packaging: Any container or wrapper that might be used for enclosing or containing any cannabis goods for final retail sale. “Package”and “packaging” do not include a shipping container or outer wrapping used solely for the transport of cannabis goods in bulk quantity to a licensee.
Pakalolo: Hawaiian slang name for cannabis.
Paraphernalia: Any material related to cannabis culture. Equipment or accessories used for growing, consuming, or concealing cannabis.
Paraquat: Herbicide that has been linked to the development of Parkinson's disease, banned in the European Union since 2007, used as part of North American and Central American anti-marijuana eradication programs during the mid-1970s.
Paraquat Pot: The name given to cannabis discovered in US cities containing traces of paraquat following a 1975 US government assisted marijuana eradication operation in Mexico during harvest season.
Personal Cannabis Use: Consumption of cannabis for any medical, nonmedical, recreational, religious, responsible, social, spiritual, therapeutic, or other reason.
Perc: Perc is an abbreviation for percolator. A perc uses the water of your piece to.
Pesticides: Pesticides include both synthetic and natural pest deterrents and are commonly used in plant cultivation. Because some pesticides can produce harmful effects when consumed, the state of Washington has approved only a small number of pesticides for use on cannabis plants. So when you buy cannabis from a state licensed shop, rest assured that the pesticides used on the cannabis you buy have been researched & approved for human consumption. Chemical or organic substances that might be used on cannabis plants to protect against insects and/or fungus. Due to the Schedule I status of cannabis, as well as the lack of research and understanding, there are no federal regulations on the application of pesticides on cannabis. Some pesticides commonly used on cannabis can be highly toxic.
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamics: The absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of a drug and the effect the drug has on the body.
Peyote: Cactus found in Mexico and southwestern Texas used worldwide as an entheogen and supplement to transcendence. Native North Americans have used peyote for spiritual purposes for more than 5,500 years. Mescaline, the primary psychoactive compound isolated from peyote, is a controlled substance in Canada, while possession and use of peyote plants is legal. Peyote is a Schedule I controlled substance in the US, banned except for members of the Native American Church under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act.
Phenotype: Phenotype is a term mostly heard when growing cannabis and refers to the general physical. A phenotype is the set of observable characteristics of a plant or animal resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. In reference to cannabis, we see different phenotypes of the same genetic strain, where certain traits of that strain are encouraged, as produced by specific growing conditions. In this way, a grower can encourage a strain like Dutch Treat to produce a more indica effect, or a more sativa effect, by cultivating different growing conditions. Phenotype is a term that is heard most often in growing. It refers to the general physical characteristics of the plant such as height, color, branching, leaf configuration down to cell structure–any markers that can be used to identify and judge the healthiness of a plant. Phenotypes are the distinct characteristics of an individual plant resulting from the interaction of the plant's genotype with the environment in which it is raised. Phenotype is a term that is heard most often in growing. It refers to the general physical characteristics of the plant such as height, color, branching, leaf configuration down to cell structure—any markers that can be used to identify and judge the healthiness of a plant.
Pinene: A terpene found in pine needles, conifers and sage. Known to increase alertness and dilate blood vessels, pinene is renown for its sharp, sweet, and piney aroma. Another terpene found in marijuana as well as in orange peels, pine needles, rosemary, dill, and parsley. Pinene derives its name from its woodsy, piney aroma. Pinene is memory enhancing, promotes alertness, is anti-inflammatory, and used for people suffering from respiratory ailments like asthma or bronchitis. Strains with typically high levels of pinene include Dutch Treat, Romulan and Blue Dream.
Pistils: Pistil is the female cannabis plant sex organ. Pistils are the red, hair-like projections that emanate from cannabis flowers. Generally speaking, pistils come in all shapes and sizes and serve as the female reproductive organ in the plant world. Pistils are part of a female plant’s anatomy. On cannabis, it’s identified as the little hair-like extensions on the flowers that range in color from white to red to darker orange-brown. When plants are going to be fertilized, the pistil acts to collect the male pollen. When plants are left unfertilized, as in the case of marijuana, the pistils change and can be indicators of plant ripeness. Pistils are part of a female plant’s anatomy. On cannabis, it’s identified as the little hair-like extensions on the flowers that range in color from white to red to darker orange-brown. When plants are going to be fertilized, the pistil acts to collect the male pollen. When plants are left unfertilized, as in the case of marijuana, the pistils change and can be indicators of plant ripeness.
Plant Growth Regulators (PGR): synthetic plant hormones regulate plant growth, some of which may be harmful to humans.
Plant Matter: Refers to raw organic material taken from a plant and dried before use.
Processing: To harvest, dry, cure, trim and separate parts of the marijuana plant by manual or mechanical means.
Pot: Pot is a slang term for cannabis, and the nickname believed to originate from the Spanish language. Pot is a slang term for marijuana. A slang term for cannabis. Some evidence suggests that “pot” as a term for cannabis may be derived from a traditional Mexican beverage made from cannabis steeped in wine, called potación de guayaya. Pot is also the most common slang term for cannabis, possibly derived from Spanish potiguaya, itself possibly derived from potacion de guaya.
Pothead: A frequent user of cannabis.
Potiguaya: Spanish word for cannabis.
PPM: Parts Per Million, refers to the concentration of the particulates in cannabis feeding solution, used to balance between under-feeding and over-feeding cannabis plants.
Pre-Roll: A pre-roll is simply a joint that is sold already constructed. Lightshade, for example, offers 3, 5, 7, and 10 packs of pre-roll joints. They are growing in popularity for their convenience, especially in recreationally legal markets like Denver. Pre-rolls are ground cannabis flower wrapped in paper and rolled into a cone. Also known as joints, Pre-rolls are a commonly used term that refers to a pre-rolled marijuana cigarette, sold in dispensaries.
Prohibition: Laws in some jurisdictions banning the cultivation or sales of cannabis in an attempt to prevent its use. These bans are criticized because they create a black market and because enforcement is disproportionate in communities of color.
Prohibitionism: A legal philosophy and political theory which holds that citizens will abstain from behaviors if the actions are prohibited and enforced by law. This philosophy has been most notably the basis for acts of statutory law throughout history when a large group of a given population disapproves of, or feels threatened by, an activity in which a smaller group of that population engages, criminalizing the behavior of the feared minority group.
Propaganda: Information that is not objective and is used primarily to influence an audience and further an agenda, often by presenting facts selectively to encourage a particular synthesis or perception, or using loaded language to produce an emotional rather than a rational response to the information. Propaganda can be material prepared by governments, organizations, or the media.
Proposition 215: California law enacted by voters in 1996, called the Compassionate Use Act, the first state law allowing medical use of cannabis in the United States.
Psychoactivity: the measure of how cannabis and other drugs affect the mind, mood, or other mental states.
Purple Cannabis: A cannabis that possesses a genetic tendency to produce anthocyanin when cold stressed, which turns the leaves purple. Purple, also referred to as purps, this is a broad term for any cannabis flowers.
Psilocybin Mushrooms: Any of 186 species of psilocybin fungi, often called psychedelic, or "magic" mushrooms, banned in the United States under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Psychonautics: Altered states of consciousness induced by meditation, cannabis, or other substances.
Puck Perc: Pucks are hockey puck shaped glass cylinders that have holes, slits, or jets made in.
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QP: Also know as a quarter pound. This is 4 ounces of dried flower or 112 grams.
Quads: A reference to extremely high-grade, premium cannabis. The term is based on an arbitrary cannabis grading system where AAAA grade is the highest score available.
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RSO (Rick Simpson Oil):
Rastafari: A religion developed in Jamaica during the 1930s currently with an estimated 700,000 to 1 million members worldwide.
Receptor Downregulation: the decrease in the number of receptors available to a cannabinoid molecule, which reduces the sensitivity to cannabinoid effects and underlies the buildup of tolerance.
Reclaim: concentrated cannabis that is left over after dabbing; reclaim is activated THC and therefore can be repurposed as an edible.
Recreational Cannabis: The intentional use of cannabis. Recreational cannabis can be purchased at a dispensary by those who are 21 years or older with a valid government-issued ID.
Reefer: A slang word for cannabis, possibly derived from reefing, or rolling up a canvas sail.
Reefer Madness: A 1936 American anti-cannabis propaganda film, produced under the title Tell Your Children, that depicts marijuana use leading to hallucinations, murder, psychosis, rape, and suicide. The film, now a cult classic, colorized by 20th Century Fox in 2004, was parodied by a 1992 stage adaptation, and by a musical that was broadcast as a television film in 2005. Reefer Madness is a well known 1936 American anti-marijuana propaganda film that depicts alcoholic drinks and cannabis use leading to tragedies, including pregnancy, police shootouts, and a gateway to heroin use and a life of crime.
Reeferphobe: An individual who feels uncomfortable around people who consume cannabis. Someone who is reeferphobic, or has an irrational fear of cannabis law reform, or someone who exhibits reeferphobia.
Reeferphobia: Aversion to, dislike of, or prejudice against marijuana consumers.
Reform: A social movement that aims to make gradual change in cannabis policy.
Re-Up: This is when you run out of your stash and need to restock.
Religious Cannabis: Entheogenic and spiritual use of cannabis, and religious use including Rastafari and branches of Modern Paganism.
Residual Solvent: A volatile organic compound used in the manufacture of a cannabis product that is not completely removed by practical manufacturing techniques.
Resin: Resin, not to be confused with rosin, is the black tar-like substance that builds up in smoking devices after repeated use. Resin is sometimes called "sap", describes the gooey trichomes that appear on the flowers and sugar leaves of cannabis plants; it is the source of all cannabinoids and terpenes in cannabis.
Retailer: An entity licensed to purchase and deliver cannabis and cannabis products from cannabis establishments and to deliver, sell, or otherwise transfer cannabis and cannabis products to cannabis establishments and consumers.
Rig: Also known as a "dab rig".
Roach: Remains of a joint or blunt after most of it has been smoked. A roach is the remains of a joint or blunt after most of it has been smoked.
Roach Clip: A device to hold the butt of a joint while it is burning. A device to hold the end of a joint while it is burning, typically to prevent burning your fingers.
Roasted: Slang name for being high.
Robert Randall: Author of Marijuana Rx: The Patients Fight for Medical Pot, Robert Randall (1948–2001), who founded the Alliance for Cannabis Therapeutics, was the first person to successfully use a medical necessity defense when he was charged with illegal possession of cannabis to treat his glaucoma. Randall v. United States led to the establishment of the federal Compassionate Investigational New Drug program which ran from 1978 until 1992.
Roll Stop: Small glass marble to help a steamroller or similar cylindrical pipe to keep from rolling.
Rolling Papers: A thin specialty paper used for making cannabis cigarettes.
Rosin: Rosin is a translucent, sappy form of cannabis concentrate. Like hash, rosin is produced when heat and pressure are applied to cannabis flower. Unlike hash, a large amount of heat and pressure is required to produce exceptional rosin. Typically, two metal plates and a pneumatic press are used to squeeze ground cannabis flower, forcing the rosin on the plant to seep out. Rosin is a solventless concentrate that’s made by heating and compressing the flowers, kief or hash from the cannabis plant. Relatively simple to make at home, requiring only some parchment paper and a hair straightener, this high potency concentrate is becoming popular because of the distinct lack of additives like butane or alcohol. Rosin is a form of concentrated cannabis that is created by using a pressure plate and heat to squeeze the resin out of the cannabis material without the use of hydrocarbon solvents. Rosin is a form of cannabis concentrate that uses heat and pressure as an extraction method. It is a relatively basic, mechanical process, and uses no solvents. Small servings are often made at home with a hair straightener lined with parchment paper.
Route Administration: The process in which a chemical enters the human body, travels into organs and tissues, and is then metabolized into the body before elimination. The route of administration of cannabis has different effects. Inhalation of cannabis takes just minutes to produce effects, while the initial effects of cannabis-infused food products are not felt for 30–90 minutes. Gender, age, and weight can impact the rate of absorption and digestion of cannabis products.
Ruderalis: One of the three major morphologies of cannabis, Cannabis ruderalis plants are small and wildflower-like in appearance and have small, 5-pointed leaves. Evidence suggests that ruderalis plants originated in Asia and Eastern Europe. Ruderalis plants are auto-flowering and are generally low in THC potency. Ruderalis is a low-THC cannabis variety that is primarily selected by breeders for its CBD-rich genetics. Unlike Cannabis sativa and indica, which use light cycles to flower, ruderalis is an “autoflowering” variety, meaning it flowers with age. Originating in Russia, ruderalis is a hardy plant that can survive harsh climates. Ruderalis is a low-THC cannabis variety that is primarily selected by breeders for its CBD-rich genetics. Unlike Cannabis sativa and indica, which use light cycles to flower, ruderalis is an “autoflowering” variety, meaning it flowers with age. Originating in Russia, ruderalis is a hardy plant that can survive harsh climates. Ruderalis is the cannabis classification that includes wild species of cannabis that grows throughout Central Asia and Russia, known to product a smaller yield of flower compared to other species.
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Samuel Caldwell: A former alcohol peddler during prohibition, Samuel Caldwell (1880–1941) was one of the first people convicted in 1937 under the federal marihuana prohibition law. U.S. "drug czar" Harry Anslinger visited Colorado in order to be present at Caldwell's sentencing.
Sandblasted: Sandblasted refers to the finish achieved by blasting glass with sand.
San Marcos Seven or San Marcos 7: Seven demonstrators, Angela Atkins, Jody Dodd, Daniel Rodrigues Scales, Bill O'Rourke, Joe Gaddy, Jeffrey Stefanoff, and Joe Ptak, that were convicted of misdemeanor possession of cannabis following a series of smoke-in protests at the San Marcos, Texas, police station in March 1991. While incarcerated, Gaddy and Stefanoff went on hunger strikes. A tent city supporting the San Marcos 7 grew outside the Hays County Law Enforcement Center while Stefanoff was jailed.
Sativa: Sativa, short for Cannabis Sativa, strains grow fairly tall plants that are lighter in color. The shortened reference for cannabis sativa, and one of the three species of cannabis. Sativas originated from the. Equatorial regions of the world, including strains from Africa, Thailand, and South America. Sativa strains are not quite as common as indicas because they require more time to grow and generally yield less flower. Sativa is the less scientific name for the cannabis sativa species of cannabis plant. In general, these plants originated outside of the Middle East and Asia and include strains that are from areas such as South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Thailand. These strains tend to grow taller as plants usually over 5 feet, are lighter in color and take longer to flower. When consumed, sativas tend to produce more cerebral effects as opposed to physical and sedative ones. One of the three major morphologies of cannabis, Cannabis sativa plants are tall and tree-like in appearance. Originating in tropical regions, sativa plants grow between 0-30° latitude and are easily recognizable by their thin, sinewy, 7-pointed leaves. Sativa is a commonly used to describe narrow-leafleted cannabis varieties with stimulating psychoactivity, generally used for daytime relief. Sativa is the less scientific name for the cannabis sativa species of cannabis plant. In general, these plants originated outside of the Middle East and Asia and include strains that are from areas such as South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Thailand. These strains tend to grow taller as plants (usually over 5 feet), are lighter in color and take longer to flower. When consumed, sativas tend to produce more cerebral effects as opposed to physical and sedative ones.
Sauce: sometimes called "terp sauce", refers to a runny, terpene-rich concentrate; sometimes labeled HTFSE or high-terpene full-secptrum extract.
Schedule I: When Harry Anslinger's 1937 Marihuana Tax Act was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, it was replaced by Richard Nixon's 1970 Controlled Substances Act that created a list of Schedules, with cannabis in the most restrictive classification. Schedule I substances are defined by law as having high potential for abuse, no accepted medical use, and cannot be used safely under medical supervision. Drugs, substances, or chemicals that have no currently accepted medical use and have a high potential for abuse. This federal list is established by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Scientific Glass: This style of glass is usually clear and has a more scientific design akin to.
Scromiting: A medical disorder whose proper name is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, where abdominal pain occurs in some heavy users of cannabinoids.
Seattle Hempfest: Annual cannabis pride protest-festival, or "protestival," organized by Vivian McPeak, held since 1991, originally called the Washington Hemp Expo. The 3-day Seattle Hempfest is the world's largest annual cannabis rights gathering, with more than 100,000 people attending each year.
Seed Bank: a company that produce drug cannabis seed for cultivation.
Seed-to-Sale: Everything that happens to an individual cannabis plant from seed and cultivation, through growth, harvest, and preparation of cannabis-infused products, if any, to final sale of finished products.
Session: Slang name for a cannabis get-together.
Seven Ten: The term "710: is the slang name for hash oil, the word OIL flipped upside-down.
Shadow Economy: Black market or underground economy created by prohibition of entheogenic plants including cannabis. The illegal cannabis trade is estimated to be worth $141 billion per year worldwide. However the size and extent of the underground market is likely to be underestimated due to its illicit status.
Shafer Commission: When the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, it was replaced with Nixon's Controlled Substances Act. Congress temporarily placed cannabis in Schedule I, the most restrictive classification, and the National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse or Shafer Commission was appointed to make a recommendation for its permanent placement. The commission recommended decriminalization of cannabis in 1972, but the recommendation was opposed by a 1974 congressional subcommittee.
Shake: The term shake refers to the collection of small pieces of the cannabis flower that break off from handling, oftentimes used in pre-rolls and edibles.
Shatter: Shatter is a form of concentrated cannabis with a consistency that can range from glass-like to a more viscous snap that is often referred to as "pull-n-snap". A type of extracted cannabis concentrate that is brittle, usually transparent, and breaks like glass. A popular form of BHO concentrate, shatter is made by dissolving marijuana in butane. Once the extraction is complete, the concentrate is left to sit and cool on a flat, even surface. The resulting texture is sticky, brittle, and glass-like in texture. Shatter and ice are terms used to refer to BHO. Refers to the consistency of certain types of concentrates, shatter being a brittle, glass-like consistency. Shatter or ice are terms used to refer to BHO. A specialized type of Butane Hash Oil, a cannabis extract that is characterized by a brittle, rigid and usually transparent form. It can be broken into smaller pieces and “shatters” similar to thing glass. Fans of shatter would typically ingest it using a dab rig or vape pen.
Shisha: An Arabic word for hookah, a traditional water pipe for smoking cannabis.
Showerhead: A classic perc, this is a vertical tube that has vertical slits along the bottom.
Sinsemilla: Spanish for without seed, a slang name for high quality, dried cannabis. A common term for cannabis flower which, when translated from Spanish, literally means “without seeds.” The process of sequestering female cannabis plants from male plants to induce overproduction of cannabinoids. Spanish for "without seed," referring to seedless, unpollinated female cannabis flower. A Spanish that means without seed, typically used as a slang term for high quality cannabis.
Sinsemilla Tips: American monthly cannabis technical journal published in the 1980s by Tom Alexander, targeted in 1989 by the Drug Enforcement Administration investigation Operation Green Merchant.
Skunk: Hybrid variety of cannabis that is known for a pungent fragrance.
Smoke-In: The first cannabis rights demonstrations were called smoke-ins, organized by the Youth International Party in the 1970s. A peaceful 1971 Vancouver smoke-in was attacked by police in what was known as the Gastown riot. An Independence Day smoke-in held in Washington, D.C., became an annual event, as did others, including Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival, and Hash Bash.
Smoking: A method of consuming cannabis by inhalation of vapors released by burning cannabis or cannabis extracts.
Snitch: A slang word meaning police informant.
Solvents: In the context of cannabis, solvents are the chemicals used in the extraction process when creating extract products. Commonly used solvents are butane, C02, propane, and ethanol. A solvent is any chemical used to dissolve a solid, liquid, or gas into a solution. In cannabis, a wide variety of solutions can be used to produce concentrates of varying potencies, terpene profiles, and textures. Some of the most popular solvents include butane, alcohol, and dry ice,or liquid CO2.
Solvent-Free Extracts: the process of extracting concentrated cannabis products without the use of hydrocarbon solvents; generally speaking, the only "solvents" utilized in this process include heat, pressure, time, water, and ice.
Space Cake: A slang name for a cannabis edible.
Spliff: A slang word for cannabis cigarette, joint or doobie. Commonly misused to refer to a joint, a spliff is actually a mix of both tobacco and bud rolled in smoking paper. In Europe, it’s the opposite, a spliff there is a marijuana cigarette while a joint is the combo of tobacco and ganja. However, everyone agrees on one thing: a spliff and a joint are not the same thing. Known historically as a “marijuana cigarette,” spliffs are popular throughout much of Europe and Africa and often include a one-to-one ratio of ground cannabis and tobacco.
Stash: Word used to describe a supply of cannabis.
Stash Box: Any container used for concealing cannabis or valuables.
Stereo Matrix: The same as a matrix, but one sits on top of the other separated.
Stoned: Slang name for being under the influence of cannabis.
Stoner: A slang word meaning heavy cannabis smoker, the word is derogatory except within the cannabis culture. A slang term for a heavy cannabis user. Usually derogatory, except when used within the cannabis culture.
Stoner Bashing: Verbal or physical abuse directed against a person who is perceived by the aggressor to be someone who is a consumer of cannabis, including unprovoked threats, intimidation, and offensive jokes made at the expense of a cannabis consumer by an attacker who is in a position of power over the victim.
Stoner Film: Comedy films in which cannabis use is one of the main themes.
Stoner Rights: Civil and human rights of people who consume cannabis, including freedom of religion, and the right to be free from employment discrimination and housing discrimination.
Strain: Known by botanists as a cultivar, a strain refers to any genetically unique form of cannabis. Like apples, cannabis strains can be cultivated by growers through selective breeding techniques to bring out the most desirable qualities of a strain, be it flavor, effects, or cannabinoid content. A strain is a specific variety of a plant species. Strains are developed to produce distinct desired traits in the plant and are usually named by their breeders or by creative consumers. Strain names often reflect the plant’s appearance, its promised buzz, or its place of origin. They can also be named for their aroma or flavor. Although the medical marijuana industry strives for consistency, strains can easily be mistaken or purposely misidentified. Varieties of cannabis bred for medical or industrial applications. Traditional heirloom strains of cannabis and contemporary hybrid varieties vary broadly because terpenes in the essential oils of the flowers, which give the buds their fragrance, and the ratio of cannabinoids, the more than 100 different therapeutically-active compounds, are infinitely variable. Variety of cannabis plants that have a particular characteristics that might be used to express a specific desired effect. For example: Cannabis sativa is high in THC and is reported to enhance creativity, be a stimulant, and fight depression, headaches, and nausea. Cannabis indica is a mix of THC/CBD and is reported to be relaxing and pain reducing. Cannabis ruderalis is high in CBD. Strain is a particular cannabis cultivar that has been named to standardize and identify the specific cultivar. A strain is a specific variety of a plant species. Strains are developed to produce distinct desired traits in the plant and are usually named by their breeders (or by creative consumers). Strain names often reflect the plant’s appearance, its promised buzz, or its place of origin. Although the medical marijuana industry strives for consistency, strains can easily be mistakenly or purposely misidentified.In the context of cannabis, a strain is a particular type of cannabis plant. Each strain has unique characteristics and feature a particular mix of cannabinoids and terpenes, delivering different aromas, tastes, and experiences.
Straight Diffused Downstem: This is the most basic type of percolator. A downstem leads underwater, and the straight.
Sublingual: Administration of a substance beneath the tongue.
Sugaring: refers to a shift in consistency of concentrated cannabis products that have not been dewaxed; sugared cannabis concentrates resemble the name.
Suppository: A suppository is a solid object, typically conical or cylindrical in shape, that’s designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina to dissolve. The cannabis infused suppositories we carry are designed to maximize cannabis’ muscle-relaxing and discomfort-relieving effects while bypassing the body’s digestive system.
Swiss Perc: A vertical style percolator used on some unique water pipes. The entire body is used.
Synthetic Cannabis (K2/Spice): Various manmade chemicals that some people might use as an alternative to cannabis.
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Taffy: An extracted cannabis concentrate product that is doughy or flexible.
Taster: A taster is glass tubing with a restriction on one end.
Taxation & Regulation: A system for U.S. states like Washington and Colorado to legalize cannabis and gain tax revenue from it, versus states like Vermont, and the District of Columbia, which legalized without setting up any regulatory system.
Tea: A slang name for cannabis. An infusion of cannabis in water.
Tea Head: A slang name for a cannabis consumer.
Tea Party: Slang name for a cannabis get-together.
Terpenes: The organic compounds found in cannabis that are responsible for cannabis’s aromas and taste are called terpenes. The pungent oils that provide cannabis with unique smell, taste, and help influence subtle effects. These compounds are found throughout the natural world and are popularly used in essential oil products. Organic compounds in the essential oils produced in cannabis trichomes that give the buds their fragrance. Terpenes are fragrant oils secreted from the resin glands of flowers that provide aromatic diversity. They are not just found in the cannabis plant, but other plants as well. Terpenes bind to different receptors in the brain to give different effects. Terpenes are the pungent, oily compounds found in the marijuana plant. Secreted from the plant’s trichomes, terpenes give cannabis varieties their distinctive flavors and aromas like citrus, berry, skunk or pine. Evolved at first as an adaption to repel predators and lure pollinators, we are finding that each individual terpene has different effects within the body. The aromatic and flavor-bearing molecules of cannabis and all plants. To date, hundreds of cannabis terpenes have been discovered, and some research suggests that, in concert with cannabinoids like THC and CBD, terpenes can have a significant effect on the quality of a cannabis user’s high.
Tetrahydrocannabinol ("THC"): THC is an abbreviation for tetrahydrocannabinol. It is the most well-known and most abundantly available cannabinoid in marijuana plants. THC is also the component in marijuana that is responsible for the psychoactive effects, or the “high.” Also known as delta-9-tetracannabinol, it was first isolated in 1964 and is thought to serve as a natural defense for the plant against pests. Research has shown THC to be an effective medical treatment for a range of conditions. There is no lethal dose of the compound in its natural form. A psychoactive substance found in cannabis, abbreviated THC. THC, is short for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, a molecule produced naturally by cannabis plants and is the principal intoxicating property of cannabis. THC is an abbreviation of tetrahydrocannabidinol and is one of most abundant cannabinoids in marijuana. THC is responsible for weed’s psychoactive, “high” effects. Higher percentages of THC in bud, (24%-30%), make for a quicker onset, “higher” high. Lower percentages, (13%-23%) might take longer to take effect but will eventually get you there and often last a little longer. Tetrahydrocannabinol is one of more than 100 cannabinoids found in cannabis. It is the compound that provides the psychoactive effects commonly associated with cannabis consumption. THC, which stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol, scientific name delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the most well-known and abundant cannabinoid. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol THC, is the most common Synthetic cannabis, often referred to as K2 or Spice, consists of various manmade chemicals that some people might use as an alternative to cannabis. Terpene: Fragrant oils secreted from the resin glands of flowers that provide aromatic diversity. They are not just found in the cannabis plant, but other plants as well. Terpenes bind to different receptors in the brain to give different effects. cannabinoid found within the cannabis plant. THC accounts for most of the psychoactive effects as the 11-OH-THC metabolite, formed after first pass metabolism, is 4 times more psychoactive than THC.
Thai Stick: A variety of cannabis flowers from Thailand tied together around a stick.
THCa: In fresh cannabis, cannabinoids are initially produced as acidic cannabinoids. Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid "THCA": Most abundant cannabinoid found in the plant that is decarboxylated and formed into THC by smoking, vaporizing, or heating.
THC Ministry: A Hawai'i cannabis church founded by Roger Christie in 2000.
This Is Your Brain on Drugs: 1980s-era United States anti-cannabis TV public service announcement that compared drug use to frying an egg, ending with "Any questions?" The ad has been widely parodied. Criticism includes an April 20, 2017, rebuttal advertisement blaming drug prohibition for contributing to mass incarceration, poverty, and structural racism.
Three-Strikes, You’re Out: U.S. three-strikes laws, requiring persons convicted of three felony-level offenses to serve mandatory life sentences, were first implemented in the 1990s as part of President Bush's War on Drugs. In some jurisdictions, the resulting harsh sentences have become the subject of controversy.
Tinctures: A liquid form of cannabis that is made from glycerin or alcohol. Tinctures are usually distributed in an eyedropper under the tongue to provide fast absorption to the body, leading to quicker effects than edibles and inhalation. An alcoholic extract of cannabis. Tinctures are the oldest and most popular form of cannabis concentrate. Produced by dissolving dried cannabis flowers in ethanol, tinctures can be ingested orally for slower, longer-term effects or sublingually for fast-acting effects. Tinctures may be suspended in a base of alcohol, also known as “green dragon,” a base of oil, or a base of water-soluble glycerine. A tincture is a liquid concentrate, typically procured through alcohol extraction, which strips the plant of its beneficial cannabinoids. Usually carried in a coconut oil or glycerin, tinctures are available in a variety of flavors and dosages and are a great alternative for those not interested in smoking. A tincture is a liquid preparation of cannabis extract that is usually produced using glycerol or alcohol. Tinctures are meant to be ingested orally. Although sublingual, or under the tongue, use of tinctures provides a faster onset, tinctures can also be mixed into drinks. A tincture is a liquid cannabis extract usually made with alcohol or glycerol that is often dosed with a dropper. Tinctures can be flavored and are usually placed under the tongue, where they are absorbed quickly. Effects can be felt within minutes. Tinctures can also be mixed into a drink, but in these cases effects will take longer because the tinctures will be absorbed by the digestive system. A liquid cannabis extract made with a high proof alcohol or glycerol that is dosed.
Toke: Slang name for a puff of cannabis smoke or vapor.
Toker: A slang word meaning one who smokes cannabis.
Topicals: Topicals include all cannabis-infused gels, lotions, and balms. When placed externally on the skin, they are absorbed through the skin over time. Although many topicals contain THC, their effects are almost always non-intoxicating when applied to the external skin, making them an ideal product for people looking to address localized discomfort without feeling a heavily altered state. Topicals are a processed product derived from cannabis to be applied directly on problem-areas, being absorbed through the skin and into the blood stream. Topicals are non-psychoactive balms, salves, and oils that users apply directly to the body instead of consuming. They can act as a muscle relaxant and as an antiseptic ointment. A topical is a cannabis-containing product that is meant to be applied to (and absorbed by) the skin. This will often be in the form of a lotion, cream, or oil. Topical cannabis products are intended for external use only. A topical is a type of cannabis product where the active properties of the flowers have been extracted and added to a product such as a lotion or a cream that’s applied to the skin. The medicinal properties are absorbed through the skin and can be used to treat muscle aches, long term soreness, or ailments like dry skin. A cannabis product that has extracted the necessary cannabinoids into a vessel, such as lotion.
Transdermal Patch: a patch of concentrated THC and/or CBD that is adhered to a veinous area of the body allowing the medicinal compounds to enter the bloodstream for effective, long-lasting relief.
Tree Perc: This popular percolator can have anywhere from 4 to 64 separate arms.
Trees: A slang word for cannabis.
Trichomes: Trichomes, meaning 'growth of hair" in Greek, are the resin production glands of the cannabis. Trichomes are fine, hair-like appendages found commonly on plants, including algae, lichens, and cannabis. Although trichomes are incredibly small, they contain much of the cannabinoid and terpene content you’ll find in cannabis flower. Trichomes are the tiny little crystals found on cannabis leaves and buds; these are the "factories" that produce cannabinoids and terpenes. These structures giving the cannabis leaf a powdery appearance and containing most of the THC. Trichome are Crystalized glands on the cannabis plant that produce resin. They are the parts of the plant that contain most cannabinoids. Trim: When the plant has been harvested, a grower will trim the plant of its leaves, placing focus on the remaining buds. Trichomes are the small, stalk-like resin glands found on cannabis flowers that produce and contain the the bulk of the flower’s cannabinoids and terpenes. They are nearly microscopic and give cannabis flowers and leaves their “sticky” or “frosty” quality. Trichomes are the small and sometimes nearly microscopic resinous glands, stalks and hairs that cover the flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. Believed to have evolved as a way to protect the plant from insects and animals, trichomes are now also thought to inhibit the growth of some fungi as well as protect from high winds and low humidity. Trichomes are where terpenes and cannabinoids THC and CBD, are created and secreted. Trichomes are the resin production glands of the cannabis plant. In Greek the word means “growth of hair,” and while these sticky little protrusions can make plants appear a little hairy, they are not hairs, nor are they “crystals,” which is how they are often described. THC, CBD and other cannabinoids are all produced in these glands.
Trimmigrant: A migrant worker working in the cannabis industry, often as a bud trimmer.
Trim: Trim is the term used for leaves left over after a cannabis flower has been trimmed of the surrounding leaves. While the trim contains a much lower concentration of cannabinoids compared to the flower, it can be useful for cooking or creating extract products. As the name suggests, trim refers to the leafy plant matter, like sugar leaves, that is traditionally trimmed from cannabis flower before the drying & curing process begins. Trim is commonly used in cannabis cooking and joint rolling.
Trim-Run: concentrated cannabis products that have been created with the loose leaves and smaller pieces of cannabis run-off from grinding.
Two Long: The term "2 long" is the slang name for a cannabis cigarette.
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Undercover Agent: A plainclothes police officer, narcotics agent, or informant.
Underground Economy: Black market or shadow economy created by cannabis prohibition. The illicit cannabis market is estimated to be worth $141 billion per year worldwide. However the size and extent of the illegal black market cannot be fully gauged due to its clandestine nature.
Up in Smoke: 1978 American movie starring Cheech & Chong, credited with establishing the stoner film genre of comedy.
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Vape Cartridge: A discreet method to consume cannabis concentrates. Due to its ease of use and faint aroma, vape cartridges have become wildly popular in the last few years and are the preferred form of consumption for many apartment-dwelling, professional cannabis enthusiasts.
Vape Pen: A vape pen is a smaller, portable vaporizer that has a shape resembling a pen. They are either disposable or rechargeable, and come in a wide variety of sizes and styles. Vape pens are typically used to vaporize cannabis extracts or concentrates. They are popular because of their ease of use and discreet nature.
Vaporization: The process of heating dried herbs just below their combustion temperature. A decidely healthier alternative.
Vaporizer: A device for smokeless vaporizing and consuming of cannabis or cannabis extracts. A Vaporizer is a device that is designed to heat cannabis like an oven, in which cannabinoids and terpenes are vaporized while leaving behind the non-medical aspects of the cannabis plant. It heats either flowers or marijuana-infused oils to a temperature that produces a cannabinoid-laced vapor to inhale. Vaporizing is healthier than smoking since there is no smoke to ingest, but this method still produces near instant effects. With new, more compact models on the market, vaporizing is growing in popularity. Vaporizing is a much healthier alternative to smoking, because it doesnt actually combust the cannabis. A vaporizer is a device that’s used for smokeless vaporizing and ingestion of cannabis flower or extracts. No combustion occurs when using a vaporizer, so it is a preferred ingestion method for cannabis users that do not want to smoke. Vaporizers have been rapidly gaining in popularity, and are available in many different shapes and sizes, and feature a very wide range of features and technology. A different way to consume cannabis. A vaporizer heats flowers or oils that activate cannabinoids and turn them into a vapor that can be inhaled.
Vaping: Act of consuming the active ingredients in cannabis by vaporizing dried flowers or cannabis extracts. Vaping is a method of cannabis use in cannabis vapor, rather than smoke, is inhaled. Cannabis flower or concentrate is heated in a vaporizing device (vaporizer) to a temperature below the point of combustion to produce vapor. The act of consuming the active ingredients in cannabis by vaporizing dried flowers or cannabis extracts.
Vending Machine: Cannabis vending machines, located in Canada and the United States, are used to dispense or sell marijuana.
Venturi Chamber: glass structure that spins, cools, and aerates smoke for much smoother hits.
Viper: Jazz-era term for a cannabis smoker.
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Waffle Perc: Somewhat like a disc perc, this percs holes are made by a criss-cross pattern in.
War on Drugs: An American term, popularized by the media after President Richard Nixon, in 1969, formally declared a "war on drugs" including eradication, interdiction, and incarceration.
Water Pipe: A water pipe is any device that filters cannabis smoke through water. Bongs, chalices, bubblers and hookahs would all be examples of a water pipe. A Device for filtering cannabis smoke through water, also called a bong, chalice, or hookah. A pipe with a chamber large enough to be filled with water.
Wax: Wax is the general term for concentrated cannabis products made from extracted oils from the cannabis plant. Wax is another form of concentrate that refers to the consistency of certain types of concentrates. Wax is peanut butter-like and malleable.Cannabis wax is an extract product made from Butane Hash Oil that is similar to shatter. It can be ingested with a dab rig or used in a vaporizer. A popular form of cannabis concentrate, wax gets its name from its creamy, opaque, “ear wax” appearance. This form of concentrate is produced like shatter. However, instead of being left to cool on an even, dry surface, wax is whipped up to incorporate air bubbles into the final product. The result? Wax is one of the most malleable and easy-to-use cannabis concentrates around.
Weed: The second most common slang term for cannabis, "weed" is a well known slang word for cannabis. A common slang term for cannabis, possibly related to the marijuana plant’s ability to grow very rapidly in optimal conditions.
White Widow: Hybrid of Brazilian sativa and Indian indica varieties of cannabis with buds covered in white-colored resin crystals.
Whole Plant: a form of concentrated cannabis processing that utilizes the entire cannabis plant rather than just the nugs and/or trim.
Wig Wag: Blended layers of glass consisting of line patterns similar to spirals.
Winterization: The removal of fats, waxes, and lipids from concentrated cannabis products for a purer final product.
Wootton Report: The 1968 UK committee that recommended cannabis decriminalisation, finding imprisonment to no longer be an appropriate punishment for possession of a small amount. When the report was published in 1969, some members of Parliament criticized the committee, however the report's recommendations were implemented during the 1970s.
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X-Ray Eyed: Extremely poor vision under the influence of cannabis.
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Yippie: A word referring to the Youth International Party, or its members.
Youth International Party: The Yippie political party, formed in 1967, often ran candidates for public office to advance the counterculture of the 1960s, engaged in street theater or "pranking the system," and organized the first North American smoke-ins. The Yippie flag is a five-pointed star superimposed with a cannabis leaf.
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Zero Tolerance: Policy of imposing strict punishment for cannabis law violations, which has been criticized because it forbids discretion regarding individual culpability, history, and extenuating circumstances. Zero tolerance policies in schools are said to contribute to a school-to-prison pipeline in the United States.
Zig-Zag: Brand of rolling papers made famous by the Afroman song "Crazy Rap".
Zip: Another term for one ounce of dried flowers.
