Legal marijuana use is becoming more and more popular. In 2017 alone, more than 37 million Americans used some type of cannabis for either medicinal or recreational purposes. No matter what the reason for using is, one thing is for sure: people use tons of different products to get high. Though smoking bud is still the most common option, edibles offer users a great smoke-free way to get high. And we’re not just talking “special” brownies…we’re talking gummies. These fruity tasty cannabis-infused delicacies are a great alternative to other edibles. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits.

Easy Dosages
When you light up a bong, open a cannabis-infused cookie, or start working with shatter, determining dosage can be incredibly tough. It’s not always clear how much pot you’re getting in each use and, if you’re relatively new to the cannabis world, it’s easy to overdo it. With cannabis gummies, dosage is easy. Most manufacturers consider one gummy as one dose. Of course, you’re free to cut them in half to create smaller doses as needed.

They’re Tasty
Gummies come in all sorts of fruit flavors and most of those flavors are strong enough to hide the taste of the cannabis itself. If you’re the type of person who isn’t wild about the taste of pot, they’re a great choice. You’ll be able to enjoy your high without having to force yourself to deal with the taste of something you really could do without. Even better, they come in tons of flavors from watermelon to berry, so you’re sure to find something you love. 

No Smoking
Let’s face it…not everyone enjoys smoking. And some flat-out can’t smoke due to upper respiratory issues. Any edible will let you get high without having to inhale smoke or vapor, preserving the health of your lungs. And gummies are no exception. If you suffer from asthma or simply don’t like the idea of inhaling burnt weed, they’re the best option possible. 

You Can Use Them Discreetly
Even a vape pen will create a visible cloud of mist. This makes it hard to use your cannabis without drawing attention to your actions. Some people may even be able to smell the cannabis as you vape it. Gummies are more likely to smell like fruit than cannabis. And because you can pop them in your mouth quickly, they’re easy to use discreetly. 

You’ll Waste Less
No matter how careful you are, smoking pot will waste a bit of your precious bud. It keeps burning even when you’re not inhaling. Gummies, however, let you reduce the waste. There’s no residue left behind and everything is contained into each single gummy. Best of all, you won’t have to worry about cleaning out your pipe, bong, or vaporizer. Instead, you can just enjoy your high and move on with your day.

Looking for great tasting high-quality gummies to expand your cannabis repertoire? Stop by Altitude today. We’ve got everything you need to get a great high without having to light up. 
 

You’ve been smoking marijuana for a while now and you’re finally ready to start branching out to the other products at your favorite Denver dispensary. And you’ve made the decision to try concentrates. If you’ve never used marijuana concentrates, you’re in for a treat. They provide a clean using experience and a fantastic high. But there’s more to it than just picking up the first concentrate you see behind the counter. 

Choose the Right Type of Concentrate
Before you buy, you need to think about how you plan on using your concentrate. Are you looking to use the concentrate in conjunction with your favorite flower or do you want to use it on its own? Concentrates come in different forms and some are better for certain purposes than others. For example, shatter is ideal for vaping on its own while rosin can give added potency to joints. 

You’ll also want to consider the flavor profiles you enjoy most. Oil and wax tend to keep the same flavor profile as the flower it comes from while shatter tends to lose most of the flavor-enhancing terpenes. But no matter what, you’ll still get plenty high. We promise. 

Make Sure You Have the Right Gear
To use concentrates, you’ll likely need some new gear. You can’t use your regular pipe or bong to smoke it, at least, not well. If you’re just wanting to get your feet wet, consider buying a pre-loaded vape pen. This will let you see if you enjoy the high, the taste, and the feel of the cannabis before you commit to a more expensive rig. 

But if you’re fairly sure you’re in it for the long-haul, you’ll want to invest in a quality vaporizer. Many reloadable pens are easy to use and offer a pleasant smoking experience. But if you’re really wanting to be involved in your high, consider investing in a dab rig. These rigs can be tough to use, but they deliver a better high, preserve more of the taste of the cannabis, and are just downright cool to look at.

Have a Way to Store Them
Concentrates aren’t like flower. They’re sticky and can get everywhere if you’re not careful with how you store them. Before you leave the dispensary, make sure you have everything you need to keep your concentrates clean and ready for use. If you’re not sure, ask your budtender for tips. Remember, they know how help you get the most out of your cannabis and will show you what you need to do to keep your concentrates in good and usable condition. 

Explore Your Options Today
Concentrates are just one of the many products you can find at your favorite dispensary. And it’s worth trying them all before you declare a favorite. The next time you stop by one of our three locations, take some time to familiarize yourself with the options out there. We’re happy to make some recommendations, but it’s always helpful if you have a general idea of what you’d like to try or accomplish. 
 

Sleep is one thing few people ever get enough of. In fact, more than 60 million Americans seem to have issues falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night. And while there are plenty of over-the-counter sleep medications on the market, they often come with a host of side effects and can leave you feeling groggy the next day. CBD from weed shops in Denver can help you get better sleep on a consistent basis. Here’s how:

Relieves Anxiety 
For many people, the root cause of insomnia and poor quality sleep comes from racing thoughts and general feelings of anxiety. Even minor anxiety can keep you from sleeping through the night. CBD has shown great promise in helping people cope with and overcome those feelings of anxiety, promoting relaxation and helping quiet the mind when it’s time to settle down for bed. When your brain isn’t racing with the things you need to do this week and all the instances where you could have said something just a bit more clever, you’re better able to relax and fall into a deep and restorative sleep. 

Promotes Healthy Inflammatory Response
If you work in a job that’s even slightly physical (we hear you, retail workers), you probably go to bed sore and achy more often than not. And those persistent aches and pains impact the quality of your sleep. They make you toss and turn which keeps you from falling into a deep state of sleep. Worse, when they’re severe, they can even keep you from sleeping at all. CBD helps your body respond to inflammation, the primary cause of those aches and pains, in a healthy way. When your muscles aren’t overreacting and swollen, they can recover faster and with less soreness. 

Doesn’t Get You High
Believe it or not, some people who smoke marijuana or use cannabis products before bed actually find it more difficult to fall asleep. Some users experience an increase in energy and creative thoughts after using and that can spell disaster for sleep quality. If you’re inspired to get things done or be creative, your mind won’t be able to quiet down for sleep. CBD, when used in higher doses, doesn’t carry with it the same energy boosting qualities as some cannabis strains. Instead, it helps you relax and calm down. As an added benefit, you’ll maintain the clarity of thought you need to complete the last few tasks you have before calling it a night. 

Pick Up Your Full-Spectrum CBD Today
The best way to make sure you’re getting high-quality and potent CBD products is to buy them from your favorite dispensary. Buying them online or in a grocery store means you’re getting hemp-derived CBD which lacks many of the beneficial plant components found in cannabis and cannabis-derived CBD. 

At Altitude, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect CBD product for your needs whether you’re hoping to get better sleep or just want to try something a little different. Stop by one of our locations today. 
 

In Colorado, we pride ourselves on being a green state. We have bike paths, emissions standards, and all sorts of regulations. But our recycling rate is startlingly low. Only 12 percent of the population actively recycles waste products. That means millions of pounds of waste end up in landfills when it could be recycled and properly disposed of. And though disposable vape pens from your Denver dispensary are a small part of the problem, they contribute to the landfill issue. They can’t be recycled easily, so what can you do to avoid contributing to this cannabis-related waste issue?

Ditch Disposable
Disposable cartridges are convenient, but they’re far from the only options out there. Instead of opting for a simple refill for a pen whose battery won’t last long anyway, invest in a refillable vape pen. These give you the freedom to choose way more concentrates than you’d find in pre-filled cartridges. And you have the added benefit of being able to wash the reservoir between concentrates so you never have to worry about contamination. Once the chamber’s empty, give it a good cleaning and refill it—no more waste, no more half-empty cartridges that won’t extract anymore.

Go Back to Basics
There’s nothing wrong with lighting up a bit of bud. It lets you savor the unique flavors of the strains you love and allows you to change strains by the bowlful. Yes, the experience might feel a bit harsher than you’d find with a vape, but there are things you can do. If you find pipes too harsh, try a water bong which helps filter the smoke before it hits your lungs. Add filters to your joints to keep things pure and smooth with each inhale. 

Dispose of the Pen Correctly
Unfortunately, Colorado doesn’t have a cartridge recycling program…yet. We hope they’re working on a way to curb the waste. But the state does provide hazardous materials recycling for the rest of the pen. Think of it this way: each disposable pen has a battery inside. That battery can leak when exposed to the elements in a landfill. This creates issues with the water supply, threatens the health of the ecosystem, and is just plain irresponsible. When disposed of correctly, waste management professionals recycle what they can and make sure the harmful chemicals inside the batteries get taken care of properly. This means no leaching and improved environmental safety.

Being eco-friendly as a toker doesn’t have to mean changing your smoking habits entirely. It just means you need to be smart about the products you use. Stay away from single-use disposable stuff and find ways to reuse the items you have. At Altitude, we’ve got tons of eco-friendly products that will get you high without contributing to the landfill issue facing Colorado. Stop by one of our three convenient locations and take advantage of our frequent flyer miles rewards program. We’ll help you save money so you can try new things more often and relax no matter what the week throws your way.
 

The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill has lead to a spike in popularity of Cannabidiol, also known as CBD. According to preliminary clinical research on CBD, the substance may ease problems related to anxiety, cognition, movement disorders, and general pain. While CBD is commonly ingested as a food or drink, or utilized as an external balm or oil, it can also be smoked. While edible forms of CBD can upwards to half hour to properly digest and enter the user’s bloodstream, CBD smokers report experiencing positive effects almost immediately. “Smoking” CBD is actually a misnomer since CBD oil is vaped. What’s the difference between smoking and vaping? During the act of smoking, fire causes substances to change from a solid state to a vapor, which is inhaled. When vaping, substances are changed from a liquid to a vapor using an electrical current.

‘Smoking’ or vaping CBD is different from consuming it as a food, liquid, or using it for external use. For starters, inhaling CBD vapors is approximately four-times more potent than consuming it through digestive system. Proponents of CBD vaping insist on it's wide variety of potential benefits. Unlike cannabis-derived tetrahydrocannabinol, CBD is not psychoactive, meaning it does not alter the vaper’s state of mind, or make the user “high” or “stoned.” 

CBD vaping has been known to reduce stress and anxiety associated with posttraumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, OCD, and panic disorder. Some vapers even use it during the daytime to stay awake, relaxed and focused. Vaping CBD has also been proclaimed to reduce pain and inflammation related to Type 1 Diabetes and cancer treatments. Since CBD use is largely legal across the United States, it offers users a discreet, relatively odorless way to combat stress, anxiety and pain. Recent studies even indicate that CBD vaping my be effective as a tobacco smoking cessation methods.

 While “smoking” CBD may have numerous benefits, it is not without risk. Vaping anything, regardless of the substance being vaped (CBD, THC, nicotine) may in itself be harmful, particularly after long term use, but given the fact that vaping has only recently entered mainstream culture, there are scant medical studies to corroborate this. 

The largest concern around vaping CBD oil specifically is the present lack of regulation surrounding all CBD products. Before vaping CBD oil, speak with your healthcare provider. They will be able to provide information about safe CBD sources and local laws surrounding usage. If you live in a state where marijuana is legal for medical purposes, you may even be able to apply to purchase CBD oil and vape pens from a state-certified supplier. Lastly, and despite all of its numerous purported benefits, CBD vaping can affect individuals in different ways, so new users are encouraged to vape small amounts at first to ensure their body does not react negatively to the experience. Contact Altitude today or stop by for all your CBD questions.