phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES AUG 11TH–AUG 17TH, 2022 State Licensed Dispensaries & Doctor Certifications | CANNABIS | Five from p 39 vapor, the user removes the bag from the cone and inhales the vapor from inside the bag. A study from 2006 found that Volcanos were “a safe and effective cannabinoid delivery system.” The study went on to say, “The … uptake of THC is comparable to the smoking of cannabis while avoiding the respiratory disadvan- tages of smoking.” It’s something worth keeping in mind if you see yourself consuming cannabis in the years to come. Don’t just stick to a pipe or papers. Take care of yourself when you smoke. Concentrates Concentrates are a class of cannabis products revered for their potency. Cannabis concentrates are made from cannabis trichomes that contain canna- binoids, terpenes, and other effect- producing compounds. When people talk about concentrates, they could be referencing a variety of different products. There are concentrates made both with and without solvents. All are best consumed with the help of a dab rig. Rosin and live rosin are the two most comment solventless extractions. Live rosin is created using freshly harvested and frozen cannabis flower while rosin uses dried and cured cannabis flower. These concentrates generally are considered the purest way to smoke cannabis because they produce a full- spectrum extract that preserves the cannabinoid and terpene profile of the plant. You can make your own rosin at home. Simply add heat and pressure to cannabis buds. A hair straightener can do the trick. This will extract oils from the flower, which runs through a rosin filter bag and collected on parchment paper. Many more concentrate products are made using solvents. They are created by placing cannabis in extraction tubes, soaking the plant product with a solvent such as butane, and allowing the solvent to drip into a glass dish to evaporate. The concentrate is then put under a vacuum to remove all traces of solvent. Finally, the concentrate can be turned into a number of products, including shatter, crumble, sauce, and more, depending on how it is prepared, mixed, heated, and cooled. Those are just a few of the many ways to enjoy your weed. Stay tuned for more how-to and product guides, and don’t forget, each adult in Arizona is legally entitled to grow six cannabis plants at home. Happy growing. Love from p 37 served more than 6,000 meals and provided toiletries and clothes to those in need. Recently, the organization received a large donation of Delta Air Lines goodie bags, which are designed “for first-class flyers,” Broselaw said. “Each had a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, ChapStick and a pair of socks. People love those.” Dispensaries also kick down cannabis- related products to the nonprofit to hand out for free. “That’s another reason why we are here, to let people know what we do,” Broselaw said. Like many of the attendees, Broselaw and Williams smoked weed at the event. Broselaw smoked to soothe her back and leg pains, especially after the temperature dropped to below 70 degrees that night. “I was in a wheelchair for a while,” she said. “Then, after I got into the Phoenix cannabis community, that changed every- thing. I don’t take pain meds anymore and don’t need the wheelchair.” Tempe rapper Sour D was one of the first performers on the stage that late after- noon. Then, later that night, she watched rapper Twista perform. “He still goes off,” she said of the artist’s quick style. He can rap almost 600 syllables a minute. “It was nostalgic; I grew up watching him.” Williams also connected with Twista after he performed his 2004 “Slow Jamz” cut, a Grammy-Award nominated song that featured Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. “I gave him a hug and our Tom’s Palms busi- ness card,” she said. Williams then linked with Lil’ Flip, a Houston rapper who performed “Game Over” on stage with a joint in hand. “We had a sesh: I had my blunt, and Lil’ Flip had the pre-roll I gave him,” she said. Afterward, MIMS performed “This Is Why I’m Hot.” Skatterman, Big Omeezy, Acer Vantes and Mr. Stinky the Vigilante also performed on stage, while FreezTV420 took videos and photos. “The event was an intimate experience for the fans,” Williams continued. “There were about 78 people in the crowd, but that doesn’t include the people vending and their guests.” Williams blames the low attendance on the Wireless Emergency Alerts about the flood warnings in Flagstaff earlier and the newscasts showing running flood water — which was in a different part of Flagstaff. “After I saw all of the warnings, I asked myself, ‘Should I go or not?’ A few times. I’m so glad I drove up there.” 41
