3 hours ago, VaBeach_Eagle said:

Of course, tincture is faster acting since it gets into the bloodstream faster and doesn't have to go through the digestive system and be metabolized. But I can definitely understand wanting to do a process that's more interesting and fun. 

I let most of the gummy dissolve under my tongue, and can feel it kick in after about 30 minutes. I do take advantage of the delay and eat one or two right before bed. 
 

 

6 minutes ago, Tnt4philly said:

I let most of the gummy dissolve under my tongue, and can feel it kick in after about 30 minutes. I do take advantage of the delay and eat one or two right before bed. 

When my mother was having a hard time with chemo and her weight dropped from about 140 to 98, I got her various things. The gummies were easiest for her because of the taste. The taste of the tincture was bad for her, so she hated that. Once her weight was back up over 120, she stopped using them all together. 

I don't want to interject any politics and political 'right vs. left' arguments in this thread, so I'm just posting this as a point of interest in this particular issue. I was curious to see what President Trump's thoughts are on legalization, and it seems that his views somewhat align with Biden's (this is just a portion of the NPR article):

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What has Trump said about marijuana?

Two months before the election, Trump issued a statement largely aligning himself with the Biden administration and his election opponent, Vice President Harris. In it, he affirmed that he supports legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.

"I believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use," he said in a Truth Social post. "We must also implement smart regulations, while providing access for adults, to safe, tested product."

Trump said he would vote "yes" on Florida's recreational cannabis ballot question (the proposed amendment fell short of its 60% threshold). And he suggested Biden's cannabis policy might remain intact.

"As President, we will continue to focus on research to unlock the medical uses of marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug, and work with Congress to pass common sense laws, including safe banking for state authorized companies," Trump said.

https://www.npr.org/2024/11/11/nx-s1-5184119/trump-biden-marijuana-legalization

 

Just got back from an eye appointment for my mother. We've been battling high pressure in her left eye for several months and none of the drops have had an effect. Substantial vision loss has already occurred in that eye, though right eye is fine. 

Surgery will preserve what vision is left, but without it, total loss will eventually occur. She doesn't want surgery. I had the thought of medical marijuana for lowering the pressure. But apparently it only lowers it for a few hours (2 to 4). 

Anyone here have any experience with that specific issue and using medical marijuana? 

On 2/4/2025 at 5:18 PM, VaBeach_Eagle said:

Just got back from an eye appointment for my mother. We've been battling high pressure in her left eye for several months and none of the drops have had an effect. Substantial vision loss has already occurred in that eye, though right eye is fine. 

Surgery will preserve what vision is left, but without it, total loss will eventually occur. She doesn't want surgery. I had the thought of medical marijuana for lowering the pressure. But apparently it only lowers it for a few hours (2 to 4). 

Anyone here have any experience with that specific issue and using medical marijuana? 

Any success? Weed can raise your blood pressure so not sure it would be the answer 

5 years later with a Dem Governor and still no legalization. 

PA is too puritan for this to ever pass. 

On 2/4/2025 at 5:18 PM, VaBeach_Eagle said:

Just got back from an eye appointment for my mother. We've been battling high pressure in her left eye for several months and none of the drops have had an effect. Substantial vision loss has already occurred in that eye, though right eye is fine. 

Surgery will preserve what vision is left, but without it, total loss will eventually occur. She doesn't want surgery. I had the thought of medical marijuana for lowering the pressure. But apparently it only lowers it for a few hours (2 to 4). 

Anyone here have any experience with that specific issue and using medical marijuana? 

My Opthamologist told me they don't prescribe marijuana because the studies show, it is only effective, if you are high all the time. Smoking weed all day long doesn't seem like the best option. 

19 minutes ago, jsdarkstar said:

My Opthamologist told me they don't prescribe marijuana because the studies show, it is only effective, if you are high all the time. Smoking weed all day long doesn't seem like the best option. 

Agree to disagree 

25 minutes ago, jsdarkstar said:

My Opthamologist told me they don't prescribe marijuana because the studies show, it is only effective, if you are high all the time. Smoking weed all day long doesn't seem like the best option. 

you don't have to "smoke it" at all. 

 

get a new doctor. 

3 minutes ago, Alpha_TATEr said:

you don't have to "smoke it" at all. 

 

get a new doctor. 

Why would I do that. Dr. Pro is one of the top glaucoma specialists in the world. 

1 hour ago, jsdarkstar said:

My Opthamologist told me they don't prescribe marijuana because the studies show, it is only effective, if you are high all the time. Smoking weed all day long doesn't seem like the best option. 

Yeah, I read that it only has positive effects with continual use. I just wonder if small amounts regularly might be helpful. By that I mean a small amount of tincture every few hours. Not enough to cause any 'intoxicating' effects but enough to get it into the system.

Wondering is as far as it'll go though, because the pressure in her left eye has already done extensive damage. She'll have surgery later this month to relieve the pressure to stop it from doing 100% damage, but her vision in that eye is down to probably 10%, maybe less. 

2 hours ago, DaEagles4Life said:

Any success? Weed can raise your blood pressure so not sure it would be the answer 

We didn't use it. The damage to her vision was already extensive and not repairable. She'll still have the pressure reducing surgery to try to save the small amount of vision that she has in that eye though.

As to the blood pressure thing, I wonder if the strain makes a difference (Sativa vs. Indica). Not that we'll use that for her pressure, just a curiosity. 

On 3/6/2025 at 9:58 AM, jsdarkstar said:

Smoking weed all day long doesn't seem like the best option. 

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4 hours ago, Arthur Jackson said:

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To be fair, it would probably improve your posting.

I just made some cannahoney! I’ve been making my gummies out of RSO so I can skip the decarb process. Aside from skipping a step, dosing is more accurate because I know the potency up front. I have also been adding some Rso to my coffee and hot tea. It dissolves ok, but not great. The last sip usually has a glob of Rso.

So I decided to make some cannahoney with the RSO. I added sunflower lecithin to help emulsification.

11 minutes ago, Tnt4philly said:

I just made some cannahoney! I’ve been making my gummies out of RSO so I can skip the decarb process. Aside from skipping a step, dosing is more accurate because I know the potency up front. I have also been adding some Rso to my coffee and hot tea. It dissolves ok, but not great. The last sip usually has a glob of Rso.

So I decided to make some cannahoney with the RSO. I added sunflower lecithin to help emulsification.

I wonder if they could just get honey bees to collect the reefer pollen and make their own honey.

If they can find their way back to the hive.

h

8 minutes ago, Arthur Jackson said:

I wonder if they could just get honey bees to collect the reefer pollen and make their own honey.

If they can find their way back to the hive.

h

That’s a great idea that only a stoner would come up with. 🤣

Reefer pollen wouldn’t be decarbed and wouldn’t get the bees high. The Queen might get a good BUZZ though. 😎

1 minute ago, Tnt4philly said:

The Queen might get a good BUZZ though. 😎

He'll do everything but release the files

3 hours ago, Mike030270 said:

He'll do everything but release the files

At least this would be a move that the vast majority of Americans would be in favor of. Which is why it won't happen, like releasing the files.

pa marijuana legalization 2025

Governor Shapiro's support and budget proposal

• Governor Shapiro included adult-use cannabis legalization in his 2025-2026 budget proposal.

• The proposal aims to make cannabis legal by July 1, 2025, with sales starting January 1, 2026.

• It anticipates generating substantial revenue, estimated at $1.3 billion over the first five years.

• The governor emphasizes the competitive disadvantage Pennsylvania faces compared to neighboring states that have already legalized adult-use marijuana. 

2. Legislative efforts and disagreements

• The Pennsylvania House passed a bill (HB 1200) to legalize cannabis sales through state-run stores.

• However, this approach faces opposition in the Senate, particularly from Republicans concerned about excluding private businesses and the legality of the state-store model under federal prohibition.

• Senators Dan Laughlin (R) and Sharif Street (D) are expected to introduce a bipartisan bill proposing a private retail model overseen by a new Cannabis Control Board. 

3. Other legislative considerations

• Several other bills have been proposed to reform cannabis laws, including allowing medical cannabis home cultivation (SB 76), reducing penalties for possession of small amounts (SB 75 and HB 578), and expanding medical cannabis access (HB 533).

• There's also a focus on restorative justice initiatives and expungement of past convictions as part of the legalization discussion. 

4. Challenges and outlook

• While public support for legalization is strong, with roughly two-thirds of residents in favor, the divide between the House and Senate on the retail model remains a significant hurdle.

• The timing of legalization is also tied to the state budget process, with some analysts believing a compromise bill may not advance until later in 2025 or potentially impacting the 2025-2026 budget cycle. 

2 hours ago, rambo said:

At least this would be a move that the vast majority of Americans would be in favor of. Which is why it won't happen, like releasing the files.

1 hour ago, jsdarkstar said:

pa marijuana legalization 2025

Governor Shapiro's support and budget proposal

• Governor Shapiro included adult-use cannabis legalization in his 2025-2026 budget proposal.

• The proposal aims to make cannabis legal by July 1, 2025, with sales starting January 1, 2026.

• It anticipates generating substantial revenue, estimated at $1.3 billion over the first five years.

• The governor emphasizes the competitive disadvantage Pennsylvania faces compared to neighboring states that have already legalized adult-use marijuana. 

2. Legislative efforts and disagreements

• The Pennsylvania House passed a bill (HB 1200) to legalize cannabis sales through state-run stores.

• However, this approach faces opposition in the Senate, particularly from Republicans concerned about excluding private businesses and the legality of the state-store model under federal prohibition.

• Senators Dan Laughlin (R) and Sharif Street (D) are expected to introduce a bipartisan bill proposing a private retail model overseen by a new Cannabis Control Board. 

3. Other legislative considerations

• Several other bills have been proposed to reform cannabis laws, including allowing medical cannabis home cultivation (SB 76), reducing penalties for possession of small amounts (SB 75 and HB 578), and expanding medical cannabis access (HB 533).

• There's also a focus on restorative justice initiatives and expungement of past convictions as part of the legalization discussion. 

4. Challenges and outlook

• While public support for legalization is strong, with roughly two-thirds of residents in favor, the divide between the House and Senate on the retail model remains a significant hurdle.

• The timing of legalization is also tied to the state budget process, with some analysts believing a compromise bill may not advance until later in 2025 or potentially impacting the 2025-2026 budget cycle. 

16 hours ago, Talkingbirds said:

Yep. Dems need to agree to allow private business to be involved in the industry instead of just State Control.

1 hour ago, jsdarkstar said:

Yep. Dems need to agree to allow private business to be involved in the industry instead of just State Control.

yeah, last thing we need in PA is another version of FWGS