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

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

Best Ounce Deals in Denver

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

Best Marijuana Deals in Denver

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

Best Wax Deals and Best Shatter Deals in Denver

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

Vape Specials

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

Best Dispensaries in Denver for Edibles

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

More Marijuana Deals

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

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Savvy Stoner: Best Dispensaries in Denver for Edibles Daily Specials

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

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

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

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

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

Best Edibles Deals Overall and More Ways to Save

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

 

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PTSD and Marijuana: More Veterans to Gain Access

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by The Savvy Stoner

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

Best dispensary deals in Denver for August

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

Best August marijuana events in Denver

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

Best way to smoke weed in August

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

 

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Marijuana Dispensary offers Pokemon Go! Discounts in Denver

With Pokemon Go! one of the most popular phone apps of all time, restaurants, coffee shops, zoos, and now even marijuana dispensaries are getting in on the action, offering Pokemon Go discounts in Denver and other cities across the country as a way to help attract the droves of people young and old who are on the hunt for Pokemon. Life Flower Dispensary, a marijuana store in the Glendale area of Denver Colorado, is offering a  Pokemon Go! discount that gives players 5% off purchases of marijuana products including joints, buds, wax, shatter, edibles, pipes, bongs, dab rigs, and more. Life Flower Dispensary is the only marijuana dispensary in Denver selling to both recreational and medical customers that stays open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, with most Denver dispensaries closing several hours earlier. There's a small catch to getting the Pokemon Go deal, though, so be sure to read the details of the offer on the printable marijuana coupon from CannaSaver, a popular marijuana couponing site based in Colorado. You'll need to actually show the budtenders your Pokemon Go! profile on the app, and they'll check your profile to see if you make the cut—only Pokemon Go trainers that are level 5 or above will get the discount!

In  Pokemon Go! your trainer level increases when you gain more experience points. Experience points are earned as you catch Pokemon, hatch Pokemon eggs, collect items from Pokestops, evolve Pokemon, and win at Pokemon gyms. According to Serebii, a website dedicated to all things Pokemon, you'll need to amass 10,000 experience points before you'll reach level 5. That's not really too hard to do. The Pokemon Go app is so addictive that most players reach level 5 within the first few days of playing the game.

Pokemon Go! is a free phone app for IOS and Android devices that represents a collaboration between Nintendo, the Pokemon Company, and Niantic.  According to an article in Quartz, the app is bringing in over a million dollars daily in sales and Niantic's revenue for this year is expected to be five times the projected amount. The main action in the game is catching pokemon and battling pokemon, but the real fun is in the game's virtual reality appeal. If your phone has the gyroscope feature, pokemon will appear on your phone screen over a video backdrop of whatever is in front of you, meaning you might very well see a Bulbasaur sitting on top of your boss's head, or spot a Charizard chilling at the local post office. People of all ages are enjoying the game, from the kids and younger adults who grew up with Pokemon, to older generations that are just now discovering the Pokemon universe. The app urges players to get out and explore the world, bringing more people to parks, art districts, museums, libraries, bookstores, restaurants, and just about everywhere!

Weed stores like Life Flower Dispensary aren't the only businesses in Denver that are utilizing Pokemon Go discounts and special events to attract more customers. The Denver Zoo andElitch Gardens amusement park both offered discounts to Pokemon Go players, and there's a massive Pokemon Go bar crawl event planned for August 20 in Denver which is expected to attract thousands of visitors to participating businesses. There are over 2000 people signed up to attend on the Pokemon Go bar crawl Denver Facebook page, with over 9000 more potential guests who are interested in the event.

With the popularity of both  Pokemon Go and marijuana in Colorado, more and more dispensaries  might decide to take a cue from Life Flower and follow suit. Who knows? Maybe you'll catch a Snorlax snoozing amidst the jars of beautiful green buds, or spot a Koffing hiding out with the handblown glass pipes and bongs! And if you happen to get a Munchlax, just take it as a sign to eat some tacos and celebrate the joys of a world where weed stores are a reality and being a Pokemon Trainer out on an adventure catching Pokemon is a livable dream.

 

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What the 2016 Election Means for Legal Marijuana

As the 2016 election draws near, the cannabis industry and community is waiting anxiously to see what a new administration will mean for legal marijuana. Will the many marijuana dispensaries be allowed to remain open under a new administration? Will marijuana become legal across the country, or will legal weed be completely shut down? Which candidate is likely to win, and where do the top candidates and political parties stand on the issue of legal cannabis? With billions of dollars at stake and access to medication on the line, the future of cannabis effects millions of Americans. Here is a breakdown of how cannabis legalization might be handled under a Clinton, Trump, or Stein administration.

Clinton and the Democrats on Cannabis:

In 2007, Hillary Clinton summarized her feelings on marijuana legalization by saying “I don't think we should decriminalize it,” and in 2016, her official stance is that she does support moving marijuana from the Schedule 1 list of controlled substances, which are considered the most dangerous, to the Schedule 2 class of drugs where it would reside along other prescription medications such as opium and codeine. If marijuana does end up reclassified to Schedule 2, it could possibly lead to further prohibitions on the sale of cannabis as marijuana could potentially become subject to the same rules and FDA regulations as other prescription drugs.

The Democratic party as a whole seems to be taking the smallest of steps beyond Clinton's stance, deciding at the Democratic National Committee's 2016 National Platform meeting to endorse an amendment that would recommend legalizing marijuana federally and offer legal marijuana businesses protection from federal interference. The amendment would stop short of truly decriminalizing marijuana nationwide, however. Marijuana would be legal at a federal level, but it would be up to states to decide for themselves whether or not they wish to keep marijuana illegal or legal within their own state borders. The vote in support of endorsing the marijuana amendment passed with only a one vote margin, with a sharp division between Bernie Sanders supporters in favor and Hillary Clinton supporters opposed.

Trump and the Republicans on Cannabis

Meanwhile, cannabis legalization in any form doesn't seem to be anywhere on the Republican radar, despite the number of Veterans and others who depend on marijuana for medical reasons. Neither medical marijuana nor marijuana decriminalization or even reclassification will be a part of the 2016 Republican platform. Donald Trump, meanwhile, sounds a whole lot like Clinton. He seems to favor medical marijuana and says that states should decide their own marijuana laws without federal interference. Without the backing of his party on these endeavors, however, many are skeptical about his ability to actually carry any of that out.

Stein and the Green Party on Cannabis

Jill Stein and the Green Party as a whole are in full support of marijuana legalization, for both medical as well as recreational marijuana. Stein believes that “Marijuana is a drug that is dangerous because it's illegal. It isn't illegal because it's dangerous.” The official platform of the Green Party states that “Cannabis/Hemp is to be legalized, regulated and controlled like cigarettes and alcohol. Until this happens we advocate that medical marijuana be made a prescription drug that doctors may prescribe to their patients.” If Stein were to win the presidency, efforts to truly legalize marijuana across our country at both the national and state levels could be expected and the marijuana industry could breathe a sigh of relief.

Who will win?

In a poll last week following the Republican National Convention, Trump and Clinton appeared to be very close in popularity, with Clinton scoring 41% of supporters to Trump's 38%. The poll, conducted by Reuters/Ipsos, surveyed 1036 English-speaking voters in 50 states. However, polling numbers are traditionally less accurate during this time period, with candidates often getting a short-lived boost following official nomination at the Party conventions. The New York Times presidential forecast gives Hillary Clinton a 74% chance to win. Does Jill Stein have a chance? If the thousands of marijuana business owners and millions of marijuana users decide to put protecting and expanding legal cannabis above other political concerns, Stein could very well become our country's next president. Only time will tell, so for now, smoke it if you've got it!

 

 

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DEA to Reclassify Marijuana: Official Confirms Looming Marijuana Decision

In a recent interview with aNewDomain, DEA staff coordinator Russ Baer confirmed reports that the DEA is considering reclassifying marijuana off the Schedule 1 list of controlled substances, and indicated that the enforcement of marijuana policy is not a top priority for the federal agency. Although stopping short of offering any specific details about how exactly marijuana might be reclassified, Baer did confirm the genuineness of a recently leaked letter from the DEA to the senate that stated the agency was hoping to reach a decision on whether or not to reclassify marijuana by mid-year. Baer downplayed the mid-year estimate though, stating, “We aren't holding ourselves to any artificial timeframe.”

While an official decision is still yet to be announced, speculation is strong that the DEA will indeed reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 2 drug sometime this summer. Recently, an anonymous attorney for the DEA was reported by the Santa Monica Observer as stating that the DEA would soon reclassify marijuana to the schedule 2 list, sending marijuana industries and cannabis communities into watch and wait mode. The DEA's decision to reclassify marijuana to schedule 2 could have a significant impact on both the recreational marijuana and medical marijuana industries, and feelings are mixed as potential effects and consequences are still unclear.

Reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 2 drug makes medical marijuana legal at the federal level. This means that residents of any state could obtain a medical prescription for marijuana and be able to legally use it without fear of criminal charges, neither at the state nor federal level. “We’re not going to go chase after the mom who picks up cannabinol (CBD) in (one) state for her epileptic child and takes it to another state … ,” Baer stated.   

A reclassification to Schedule 2 would also remove many of the current legal obstacles to cannabis research, which could in turn help pave the way for new medical advances and discoveries. Baer explained, “We want there to be research on marijuana and its component parts, there needs to be (more) studies about both the benefits and the adverse effects about marijuana... We want to remove the roadblocks for (cannabis research.)”

While some marijuana activists that have been pushing for medical legalization at a federal level see a DEA decision to reclassify marijuana to Schedule 2 as a step in the right direction, others feel it doesn't go far enough and in fact could greatly inhibit the progress that's been made towards achieving full-scale marijuana legalization for recreational as well as medical purposes. The DEA divides controlled substances into five categories, or Schedules, based on accepted medical benefits and abuse potential. Drugs on the Schedule 1 list, where marijuana currently resides, are considered the most dangerous, with the highest potential for abuse and health risks, and no known medical benefits. Schedule 2 drugs are acknowledged as having some medical benefit, but they are still considered dangerous with high abuse and health risk potentials. The Controlled Substance Act is worded in a way that specifies Schedule 2 drugs can't be dispensed without a prescription, so a reclassification of marijuana to Schedule 2 could potentially destroy the recreational marijuana industry as we know it. It all depends on the specifics of how the drug is classified and how regulations are applied. As an official announcement on reclassifying marijuana is awaited, all eyes are on the DEA and many fingers are crossed that the details of the decision will allow for states to make their own choices regarding recreational marijuana.

 

 

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Sometimes flower just doesn’t cut it. Maybe you’ve built up a tolerance, or maybe you’re just looking for a better high. Good thing for concentrates. These are the best concentrates in Denver.

What are Concentrates?        

Whether you're a first-time or experienced dabber, you might still be wondering exactly what concentrates are. Deciding what concentrate to choose and knowing how to use it properly takes a little background knowledge.

Concentrates are where you isolate the most desirable parts of the cannabis plant through a process of heat and extraction. Basically, concentrates are the best part of marijuana in a convenient package. Scientifically, it’s a bit more complicated. Suffice it to say concentrates will get you higher than the average flower.

Types of Concentrates

         Concentrates come in a variety of forms:

·         Live Resin

·         Shatter

·         Wax

·         Budder

·         Crystalline (Diamonds)

Though there are many different types of concentrates, they are essentially all the same product—extracted, compounded marijuana oils. They are named differently based on the consistency, density, and texture of the end product, as well as differences in how the concentrates are prepared.

How are Concentrates Used?

Some concentrates can be used topically or taken orally, while others are used in a vaporizer commonly known as a vape pen. Dabbing is also popular. This is the process of heating up a small amount of concentrate such as live resin with a device called a dab rig, and inhaling the vapors.

Think heating up a drop of hash on a penknife and breathing in the smoke—same basic concept, only now you can buy an actual factory-made contraption for this. Concentrates can also be cooked into edibles, or you can go the old-fashioned route and top off a bowl of ordinary flower to give it an extra kick. 

Live Resin

Live resin is simply cannabis oil that has been extracted from fresh flowers that have been freeze-dried rather than air-dried and cured the typical way. This produces a different flavor in the resin, imparting a more aromatic and floral bouquet. Live resin is usually somewhat gooey in consistency and typically has a higher terpene content.

Shatter

Shatter is heat extracted or chemically extracted cannabis oil that has hardened into a glasslike substance that's usually amber colored and mostly transparent. When it's heated, it becomes a viscous liquid similar to thickened honey. Shatter can be relatively inexpensive, with deals as low as 15 dollars a gram.

Wax

Wax refers to concentrated marijuana oil that has been extracted--often with butane or other chemicals—to produce a thick, oily, and wax-like substance that can be smoked or vaporized. Unlike shatter which is see-through and hard, wax is soft and opaque.

Budder

Like the other concentrates, budder is extracted from flower to make a more potent product. Unlike wax or shatter, budder has the consistency of, well, butter. It’s a type of hash oil that can be up to 70 percent THC.

Crystalline

Also known as dust or diamonds, crystalline is concentrated THCA that comes in a solid form. Think kief. Crystalline often has little flavor because of the relatively low amount of terpenes but makes up for that lack of potency.

The Best of the Best Concentrates

Colorado is home to some of the best, award-winning concentrate companies in America. Recreational weed use has been legal in Colorado since 2012, allowing local businesses to branch out and perfect their extraction techniques. The use of concentrates by stoners continues to grow as time goes by.

Here are some extraction experts that make some of the best concentrates you can find in Colorado:

·         Green Dot Labs, based in Boulder, makes some of the best live resin in Colorado. Deals on their live resin can be found here.

·         Sano Gardens, based in Commerce City, specializes in cannabis extraction. Their live resin is popular among Coloradoans.

·         710 Labs makes some of the best concentrates for both Colorado and California.

·         VIOLA is a marijuana company started by former NBA player Al Harrington. Their concentrates can be found in dispensaries across Colorado.

·         Nomad Extracts make their concentrates from Colorado-grown cannabis. They’ve won awards for both their wax and shatter, among others. You can find their platinum wax for 30 dollars a gram at dispensaries in the Denver-metro area.

·         Lazercat Cannabis are Colorado-based growers and extractors. Their live rosin is a premium concentrate.

·         Kush Masters is an extraction company “nested in a log cabin next to Boulder’s Flatiron mountains.” You can get eight grams of their wax for 120 dollars in Denver.

Where to Find Concentrates in Colorado

         Most local dispensaries will have plenty of choices when it comes to concentrates. A budtender is always willing to help or answer any questions one might have. We’ve put together a list of some Colorado dispensaries that have great deals on concentrates:

·         The Lodge Cannabis has locations on Federal Blvd and High Street. There’s currently a deal for two grams of Green Dot live resin for 90 dollars or four grams of wax for 70 dollars.

·         Pure Marijuana Dispensary has five locations across the Denver-metro area. You can find deals on cartridges, wax, and shatter (among many others) at any location.

·         The Stone Dispensary, located in Denver, has a wide variety of concentrate deals for the frugal stoner. The previously-mentioned Kush Masters live resin is 24 dollars OTD per gram. There’s also a deal on all brands of wax or shatter.

·         Mary Jane’s House is located on Quentin Street just a little outside of Denver. They have deals on wax right now for just 27 dollars for two grams.

Which Concentrate is Right for Me?

The first time trying concentrates can be confusing. There are a ton of choices, but only you are going to know which is best for you. Trial and error, so to speak. No shame in trying them all.

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There are tons of places to buy concentrates or other marijuana products in Colorado. Cannasaver can be a fantastic tool for finding the right wax, live resin, or any other concentrate for you. 

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First Timers Guide to Edibles: Marijuana Gummies and Cannabis Candy

If you're a first timer or you're traveling to Denver for the marijuana tourism, you might be in need of a little guidance regarding what to buy at the local dispensaries. One of the most interesting and unusual marijuana products you can buy at Denver dispensaries are the marijuana edibles such as the marijuana gummies and other marijuana candy. Edibles can be enjoyed discreetly, and they're also a fun novelty, which makes them very popular among Denver marijuana travelers who come here for the marijuana tourism. Edibles are also a great choice for first timers looking for a consistent, controlled, and measured dose. There are a ton of edibles on the market, from beverages to pastries to chocolates. First timers and Denver travelers are often intrigued by the marijuana gummies and other types of marijuana candy, but they wonder, What edible should I try first? What marijuana candy is right for me? Here is a list of marijuana gummies and other marijuana candies available at Denver dispensaries that have come to be local favorites:

Marijuana Gummies for first timers and travelers

Highly Edible Gummies: Produced by Colorado cannabis company Cannapunch, Highly Edible Gummies are vegan, handmade, and organic marijuana candies that come in a variety of flavors. Many gummies contain gelatin, a product derived from animals. Vegetarians and vegans seeking a cruelty-free buzz should check out Highly Edible Gummies. They're as potent as they are delicious.

Americanna Gummies: Another good choice for first timers and marijuana tourists traveling to Denver is Americanna Gummies. These star-shaped marijuana candies are substantial, being both larger and denser than many other cannabis gummies on the market. You can get sweet gummies, or sour gummies. Americanna Gummies can be purchased in bottles containing ten gummies of 10mg each, and you can find them at Livwell Broadway and many other dispensaries in denver.

Edipure: Edipure products are lab-tested and carefully prepared to produce a marijuana candy with a consistent dosage and minimal cannabis aftertaste. They make an extensive line of marijuana gummies and other marijuana candies. First timers who aren't quite ready for a heavy head high should try the sour gummy bears. The sour gummy bears deliver 75 mg CBD and 25 mg THC per serving for a mild, nicely balanced effect. Their Raspberry Jellies feature both raspberry and blackberry flavored jellies,infused with 10 mg THC per serving. If you're looking for a marijuana gummy without gelatin, trythe Edipure Cherry Loves. They're made with natural cherry flavor and include organic grape juic concentrate, organic sugar, and black carrot juice concentrate. The bear-shaped gummies and fruit-shaped gummies will only be available until July 1^st when a new marijuana law goes into effect prohibiting the sell of animal-shaped or fruit-shaped marijuana gummies, so act quick if you want these products.

Marijuana Mints and other Marijuana Candy

Dixie Elixirs: Dixie Elixirs makes a great line of marijuana mints. One of their most popular is their Synergy Mixed Berry Mints. These mints contain 5 mg CBD and 5 mg THC per mint, providing a nice balance for the first timer or marijuana tourist seeking a milder effect. Just place the mint under your tongue, and allow it to dissolve. Their Awakening Mints are also worth trying if you're looking for a mild energy boost. These mints contain ginko, matcha, ginseng, and orange oil to help support mental alertness and enhance physical stamina. Awakening Mints deliver 3 mg THC per mint and are sold in packs of 16. Rocky Road Aurora and MMJ America both have a full line of Dixie products.

Med-a-mints: Med-a-mints are another marijuana mint to try. Infused with 10 mg THC per mint, Med-a-mints are sugar free and loaded with vitamin C. They come in a variety of interesting flavors like Exotic Chai Mint, Relaxing Vanilla Mint, and Energizing Vanilla Mint. You can get Med-a-mints at Medicine Man Denver.

CannaCubes: A great choice for first timers or marijuana tourism seekers, these small, sweet, indulgent Belgian sugar cubes are infused with high quality cannabis oil. Each cube delivers a 10mg dose of THC, and they're sold in packs of two. CannaCubes are part of The Dutch Girl line of products.

So Much Candy!

There are so many more marijuana gummies, mints, and other marijuana candies to try, this list just represents the must-try marijuana candies for first timers or marijuana tourism adventurers traveling to Denver. The best thing to do is to head to the closest dispensary and see for yourself the vast variety of marijuana candies and edibles available.

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Denver Chocolate: Marijuana Chocolates and Best Dispensaries in Denver for Edibles 

In Denver chocolate comes not only in varieties such as specialty chocolate, gourmet artisan chocolate, milk, dark, and white, but also it can come spiked with a heavy dose of THC. Marijuana chocolates are a type of edible marijuana product that locals and out-of-state Colorado travelers alike can buy at many Denver recreational dispensaries. As long as you're over 21 and you have a valid photo id card, you can walk right in any of the best dispensaries in Denver for edibles and come out with a nice sampling of delicious marijuana chocolates and other tasty treats.

If you're traveling to Denver from out-of-state, just be sure to not overdo it. It's easy to eat a whole chocolate bar if it's your normal, everyday chocolate, but if it's marijuana chocolate, eating more than the recommended dose (which is typically just a small square) will likely knock you out and you may very well sleep through the rest of your Denver marijuana tour. Marijuana tourism in Denver offers an abundance of activities and sightseeing opportunities that you won't want to miss, so go moderate on the marijuana chocolates and other edibles. A little goes a long way, and any more than that can make you groggy, tired, or even sick.

You can find marijuana chocolates and other edibles at most Denver dispensaries, but not all brands and dispensaries are created equal. Here is a list of some of the best marijuana chocolates Denver chocolate lovers and edibles enthusiasts know and trust, along with the best dispensaries in Denver for edibles. If you're traveling to Denver for the marijuana tourism, these marijuana chocolates and recreational dispensaries are a must-try.

Marijuana Chocolates in Denver

Chocolate lovers taking a marijuana tour of Denver should be sure to sample some of the wonderful varieties of cannabis-infused chocolates available at many recreational dispensaries in Denver. Blue Kudu makes marijuana chocolate called the Coffee Crunch that's absolutely scrumptious. It's made with dark chocolate and coffee beans and each bar is infused with 40 or 80 mg of THC. Other marijuana chocolates they offer include toffee almonds, cookies and cream, cherry almonds, and The Original—an orange flavored marijuana chocolate bar infused with 80 mg of THC. You can pick up a Blue Kudu bar at Life Flower dispensary, one of the best dispensaries in Denver for edibles.

Another option for a hungry Denver tourist seeking a buzz is the Crispy Kraken made by Dixie. These chocolate bars are made with 34% premium cacao milk chocolate giving them a smooth and creamy texture and a balanced, not-too-sweet flavor. A layer of crispy rice provides a nice crunch, while the infusion of THC brings a moderate, feel-good high that won't knock you out as long as you don't overdo it. Another edible marijuana chocolate to try in the Dixie line that's gotten great reviews is the Chocolate Cherry Pretzel Bar. Salty, sweet, and slightly tart, this marijuana edible packs in 10 mg of THC per serving. Dixie products are available at the many Livwell dispensaries in Denver.

Mountain Medicine also makes some of the best marijuana chocolate and edibles in Denver. Their Magnificent Sea Salted Dark Chocolate Bite is made with dark Belgian chocolate, cannabis oil, and a hint of sea salt for the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and stoney. If coconut is your thing, try the Incredible Chocolate Coconut Bite, crafted with toasted coconut, coconut oil, and cannabis oil blended into a rich Belgian dark chocolate base. Each package contains eight servings, and each serving delivers 10 mg of THC.  MMJ America downtown and Livwell Broadway are two of the best dispensaries in denver for edibles and they both carry a large selection of marijuana chocolates made by Mountain Medicine.

Best Dispensaries in Denver for Edibles and Printable Coupons

If you want to save money on your marijuana chocolates and make sure you're getting the best dispensary deals in denver, be sure to check out CannaSaver. You'll find the best marijuana deals from the best dispensaries in denver for edibles like Livwell Broadway, Life Flower dispensary, and MMJ America downtown. Just find the deal you like, doublecheck to see if the dispensary is a recreational dispensary or medical dispensary, print the coupon, remember to bring your id to the weed store, and you're good to go. Chocolate is delicious wherever you are, but in Denver chocolate can take you to totally new heights!

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