23 FEBRUARY 20-26, 2025 westword.com WESTWORD | CLASSIFIED | MUSIC | ADULT | EMPLOYMENT | SERVICES | HEALTH WELLNESS | RENTALS | REAL ESTATE | CANNABIS CALENDAR If you wanna burn, you need to learn fi rst. That’s the theme of this week’s Cannabis Calendar, which is full of educational op- portunities, from cannabis research to pot- friendly classes about starting a cannabis business. After hitting the books, it’s time to party at a weed-friendly astrology gathering at High Society Dispo & Lounge or customize your own ceramic bong at Colorado Mills. Pot and Pisces Friday, February 21, 7 to 10 p.m. High Society Dispo & Lounge 7667 Washington Street Whether you’re an astrology believer or think it’s a bunch of bullshit, you’ll be high enough to believe whatever the stars and cards tell you at Pot and Pisces. To kick off Pisces season, High Society is hosting a night of tarot readings, raffl es, special deals and more. Admission (21+) is free, but all products you consume must be purchased at High Society. Call the licensed cannabis at 303-993-5760 to learn more. Cannabis 101 Monday, February 24, 6 p.m. Tetra Lounge 3039 Walnut Street Cannabis industry pro Shannon Donnelly is hosting a series of cannabis business classes at Tetra Lounge, where you can learn and burn at the same time. This week’s topic covers com- pliance for social equity business operators in cannabis. For $30, you’ll have a pass inside Tetra, where you can consume your own can- nabis, as well as registration for that week’s class. Sign up (21+) at tetralounge.as.me. Dinner for the Advancement of Cannabis Science Tuesday, February 25, 6 to 9 p.m. History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway The Institute of Cannabis Research (ICR) at the Colorado State University-Pueblo is host- ing its fi rst annual Dinner for the Advancement of Cannabis Science, a dressed-up evening in the name of research. On top of connecting with others in the fi eld of cannabis research, you can hear from keynote speakers Governor Jared Polis, former Colorado Congressman (and long-time cannabis banking advocate) Ed Perlmutter and Wana Brands co-founder Nancy Whiteman. The ICR will also present an Award for Excellence to Paige Figi, mother of Charlotte Figi, who passed away in 2020 after becoming internationally known for her medical journey involving CBD. A seat at the event runs around $270 on eventbrite.com, with table and sponsor opportunities available. Glaze-n-Blaze Friday, February 28, 7 to 9 p.m. Got Paint? 14500 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood Want to add a little life to your pipe col- lection? Hit up Glaze-n-Blaze, a night of painting inside Colorado Mills mall. Ceramic pipes and bongs will be available for painting and customization, with “exclusive pottery and stencils” to choose from. Admission is $12.51 on eventbrite.com ■ A S K A S T O N E R BY HERBERT FUEGO Dear Stoner: Has your weed budget changed much over the past year? As my tolerance grows and the economy changes, I’m inter- ested in how others adjust. Nervous Budtender Dear Nervous Budtender: I’ve never sat down to balance my cannabis checkbook, but maybe I should. As Colorado’s weed market continues trying to climb out of a pit, though, most dispensaries are still in a race to the bottom. This downward trend includes quality, so smoking anything good still costs a pretty penny — but it’s no pricier than years past. I, like about 70 percent of cannabis users, plan to spend around the same amount of money on weed as I have for the last fi ve or six years. As long as cannabis is a commodity (and a poorly performing one, at that) I’m not worrying about its impact on my fi nances, but I can see how other life expenses might impact one’s cannabis habits. However, if dis- pensary prices jumped anything like grocery items have, I’d be telling a different story. Dear Stoner: Is smoking weed making my breath smell bad, or is it Ozempic? I started doing both around the same time, and hear either one can make your mouth reek. Dragon Breath Dear Dragon Breath: Consider yourself a rare one, because I’ve heard most cannabis users cut back consumption signifi cantly once on Ozempic. Bad breath is a common side ef- fect of both, however, and they’re probably not the only elements of the stank. Smoking weed, vaping, drinking coffee, eating garlic — the older we get, the more things we do that make our breath stink. But there are different types of offensive odors, and this helps the process of elimination. “Ozempic breath” is attributed to your metabolic changes while taking the drug, and is often described as smelling metallic, fruity or like acetone or fi sh oil. Save for a fruity- tasting strain, the bad breath from smoking weed doesn’t smell like any of those things. Smoking weed is dehydrating, of course, but THC also weakens saliva glands and causes xerostomia, or dry mouth. Add in a cup of coffee or potent food, and you’re breathing fi re. The sulfuric breath BO from smoking or coffee isn’t like Ozempic breath, but I’m scared to imagine what combining them does. Not to worry: Just stay hydrated, keep mints on you, and enjoy getting high without the munchies. That’s a big win. Send questions to [email protected]. ALWAYS IN YOUR FEED. CHOOSE YOUR CHANNEL
