26 JUNE 8-14, 2023 westword.com WESTWORD | REAL ESTATE | RENTALS | HEALTH WELLNESS | SERVICES | EMPLOYMENT | ADULT | MUSIC | CLASSIFIED | A S K A S T O N E R BY HERBERT FUEGO Dear Stoner: I’ve been enjoying cheap ounces from a local dispensary, but the last two have literally smelled and tasted like nothing. Not even talking grassy or harsh, just...nothing. What would cause that? I thought this was supposed to be the good stuff. Benny Dear Benny: Just because your weed comes from a dispensary doesn’t guarantee its quality, and the words “cheap” and “good” rarely go together when describing just about anything. That said, even shitty weed is sup- posed to smell like something. Your bland weed could just be really old, or maybe something is wrong with your nose. But the most likely culprit here is ozone remedia- tion. Used in mold remediation procedures for cannabis, ozone machines essentially remove all aromatic compounds as they kill off contam- inants. Growers and dispensaries don’t have to tell you if their cannabis has been treated by ozone or other remediation techniques, and a growing number of them are doing it preemptively to avoid testing mishaps. We don’t know much about ozone-treated weed’s effect on humans, but it has been deemed safe enough by the Colorado Marijuana Enforce- ment Division...whatever that means. Dear Stoner: I’m not a hoarder, but I hate throwing away things of value. Case in point: those glass jars that hold $50 eighths of weed. These jars are piling up, but they look cool, and I don’t want to throw them in the trash. Any suggestions or places I can give them away? Tamari Dear Tamari: No offense, but that sounds like hoarder talk. You’re not wrong, though: These bulky glass jars pile up quickly, and as someone who grew up drinking water out of old Welch’s jelly jars, I totally understand the desire to reuse. Outside of saving a couple for loose nugs or stripping off the labeling and recycling, however, you only have a few options: Make room in your garage, give them away, or get creative with arts, crafts or repurposing. But don’t be too hard on yourself — this is on the growers. I get why businesses like pre-packing weed in sleek jars and colorful labeling so it stands out among deli-style jars of bulk buds, but these jars are largely unnecessary and aren’t always recyclable. Most people who are willing to spend $50 on an eighth of weed have better storage containers at home, and they go through weed faster than the average consumer, so that dispensary glass piles up. Send questions to [email protected]. 720-401-9303 303-356-2882 $30 USE COUPON CODE NUGGETS OFF SUNSETWELLNESSDENVER.COM TEXT OR CALL AFTER 3PM GET YOUR MED CARD WHILE ON PROBATION! SAVE $$$$$ ON TAXES EXAMS MMJ DOCTORS WARNING: Use of Marijuana Concentrate may lead to: 1. Psychotic symptoms and/or Psychotic disorder (delusions, hallucinations, or difficulty distinguishing reality); 2. Mental Health Symptoms/Problems; 3. Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) (uncontrolled and repetitive vomiting); Cannabis use disorder / dependence, including physical and psychological dependence
