262 the lobby with an ID. It’s also super clean and comfortable, with LCD screens, stand-up video games and spacious tables where you can prepare your cannabis with ease. Fear not, folks with the munchies: They sell local snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Here, you bring your own cannabis, and the lounge provides the perfect setting. With monthly and yearly memberships available, plus special discounts for veterans and select cannabis cardholders, Exhale Society is more than a hangout — it’s a community. 22222 B EST P L AC E TO G E T A M E D I CA L M A R I J UA N A CA R D The Marijuana Doctor 49 W. Southern Ave., #3, Tempe 480-576-7380 azmmjdr.com Even with the availability of recreational marijuana, the benefits of having a medical card (such as higher purchase limits and 8% less tax) are worth it. And the easiest and most cost-effective way to get a medical card is through The Marijuana Doctor. They do in-person and online appointments, and if you don’t have forms from your physician, you can see the doctors at Marijuana Doctor for an exam and recommendation. All your paperwork is filed on-site, and if approved, your digital medical marijuana card (a phys- ical card costs extra money) will be available usually within one week. B EST M E D I CA L M A R I J UA N A D E L I V E RY S E RV I C E Supurb supurb.com Available only for medical marijuana patients, Supurb delivery service makes it easy for patients to get their goods. They simply register with their medical card infor- mation, enter their delivery address, and the Supurb website will show them about six of the closest participating dispensaries. Patients can see each dispensary’s menus and specials before ordering. Delivery can take several hours, especially on weekends, and drivers only accept cash for purchases and can rarely make change, but it’s worth using the Supurb service if you’re not mobile and not in a hurry. Purchases are delivered in discreet black bags. 22222 B EST S O U RC E O F CA N N A B I S I N D U ST RY N E WS Cannabis Cactus cannabiscactus.com We remember the olden days when the only information we could get about marijuana was which one of our cousin’s friends was holding. Fast-forward to today, and cannabis is a billion-dollar industry in Arizona, with a culture around it to match. Now, the best place to find out the latest weed news is Cannabis Cactus, a magazine and website devoted to our favorite plant. The Phoenix- based publication is packed full of helpful and interesting information, from reviews and recipes to industry news and even arti- cles on the history of cannabis use. You can find the magazine on select free publication racks around town, or you can do what we do: Settle in with a joint and check out back issues online. 22222 B E ST CA N N A B I S D J DJ Benz instagram.com/thedjbenz If you’re in metro Phoenix and enjoy cannabis, then you’ve probably heard of DJ Benz. With 18 years of experience on the turntables, mixers, CDJs and DJ controllers, DJ Benz has been a fixture in the local scene, serving as the resident DJ at Mint Cannabis and spinning at Cookies and various cannabis parties for the past two years. He’s known for playing all the green hits, from Snoop Dogg and Cypress Hill to Afroman. (Fun fact: His favorite song is “Smoothies in 1991” by Larry June.) DJ Benz once even had the honor of spinning on set with the Luniz during their performance of the iconic “I Got 5 On It.” Beyond his skills on the decks, Benz uses cannabis medicinally to support his demanding lifestyle. It helps him calm his nerves and provides relief from cubital tunnel syndrome in his arm — a crucial aid when he’s spinning. After long nights of DJing, cannabis also helps him manage insomnia, allowing him to rest and recharge. DJ Benz isn’t just a DJ — he’s a cannabis culture icon in Phoenix.
