United Beyond June is Pride Month, a time to commemorate members of the LGBTQ+ community for their efforts and sacrifices for constantly pushing for progress in the face of adversity. At the Apothecarium, we believe that it is our duty to be an ally to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Cannabis has been an aid for members of the LGBTQ+ long before it has been medically legal. Our goal is to help all patients, regardless of their beliefs and orientations, to help them find the best solutions for their ailments. In this month’s edition of the retail magazine, we look at a historical moment in cannabis, product recommendations, frequently asked questions, and some cooking recipes. Historical Moments in

Dennis Peron and The Founding of Cannabis Buyers Club

Dennis Peron was a cannabis and gay rights activist who is often He was arrested several times and once shot in the leg by a San considered the father of medical marijuana. Peron fought for Francisco police officer. Many of the patients who went to the the passage of Proposition P, which argued for San Francisco San Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club were AIDS patients that used residents to use medical cannabis without being criminalized. cannabis to help with the nausea from their AIDS treatment. The Gathering enough signatures, Proposition P was put on the AIDS crisis directly impacted Peron as his partner Jonathan West citywide ballot. It passed with an 80% approval vote. Additionally, died from AIDS in 1990. Peron co-authored Proposition 215, an act that allowed doctors to recommend cannabis to patients. Proposition 215 passed with a “At that point, I didn’t know what I was living for. I was the loneliest 55-45% vote, causing a major shift in cannabis policy. guy in America,” Peron said in an interview with the LA Times in 1996. “In my pain, I decided to leave Jonathan a legacy of love. I Prior to helping pass Proposition 215, Peron and several other made it my moral pursuit to let everyone know about Jonathan’s people founded the San Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club. The San life, his death, and his use of marijuana and how it gave him dignity Francisco Cannabis Buyers Club is considered the first medical in his final days.” dispensary in the United States. Due to medical cannabis being illegal when the Buyers Club was first founded, Peron dealt with frequent violence and harassment.

What’s New?

Apothecarium Maplewood Now Open!

The Apothecarium is excited to have our flagship location now open in Maplewood, New Jersey. Banana Daddy

Indica New Grand Daddy Purp x Banana Hammock R1 Like its name suggests, Banana Daddy packs a sweet banana berry flavor that’s accented by a touch of spicy bubblegum and diesel. Kind Tree The aroma takes a heavier turn, with deep diesel and sweet fruity berries all wrapped up with a spicy overtone.

Strains Giraffe Berries

Hybrid This impressive and rare strain features heavily frosted buds and with plentiful red hairs. Flavorful and earthy, Giraffe Berries is a great combination of balanced effects and enjoyable aromas.

MK Ultra

Indica G13 Haze x OG Kush Pheno MK Ultra is a “heavy” Indica cannabis strain. It is named after Project MK Ultra – the CIA conducted mind manipulating experiments on civilians and government officials during the 1950’s.

Nut Butter

Indica Peanut Butter Breath x Mai Tai #4 These nutty, sour and sweet tasting buds have fluffy and dense oversized bright neon green nugs with golden amber undertones, orange hairs and a coating of golden amber crystal trichomes.

NYC Diesel

Sativa Afghani x Mexican A strong, pungent fuel flavor predominates in this Diesel descendant, along with additional chemical notes. NYC Diesel should be relatively easy to find in State, though it’s probably more popular on the West Coast, especially in , Oregon, and Washington State.

Tangie Chem OG

Hybrid Tangie Chem x OG Tangie Chem OG plants grow dark green buds, covered in amber hairs. The nugs are sticky to the touch and have delicious aroma of sweet tangerines, skunk and a lovely floral earthyness. Product Recommendations

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Trainwreck Treasure Island CBD Purple Majik Kind Tree Kind Tree Kind Tree VAPE FLOWER FLOWER Do all cannabis products give that “high” feeling?

Not all cannabis products give that psychoactive feeling often associated with cannabis. Various products such as localized topicals do not have psychoactive effects. Additionally, CBD can counteract the psychoactive effects THC can potentially Patient FAQ produce. Lastly, THC consumed at a patient’s therapeutic level can produce medical benefits but These are some of the more common questions no psychoactive feeling. we get from experienced patients: I feel like cannabis makes me lazy and slow. ? Is that true? Millions of patients each day use cannabis to help them. Each person has various reactions to consuming cannabis based on their unique endocannabinoid system. Therefore, it is not fair to assume that effects of cannabis are the same for each person.

Can you overdose on cannabis?

It is impossible to overdose on cannabis. However, it is possible to overmedicate on cannabis. Overmedicating is when a patient consumes too much cannabis for their therapeutic level. Symptoms of overmedicating are anxiety, confusion, and perspiration. Thus, it’s always critical to track your dosage and take it slow to start.

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1. Grind up your cannabis.

What You Need: 2. Create a filter. The filter goes at the end of the joint. Its purpose is to improve airflow, stops the grinded up cannabis from being inhaled and Cannabis helps avoid burning your fingers. The Apothecarium sells filters, but if A grinder you don’t have them on hand, an index card is a good substitute. Fold the Papers filter in a zig zag pattern for several folds and then roll up the rest of the Filters (index card would suffice) paper. The filter should be around 1cm long. Place the filter at the end of the joint. Be sure to have the sticky/adhesive side of the paper facing you. This part will be used to fully seal the joint later.

3. Fill the joint with cannabis. With the grinded up flower, begin to sprinkle into the joint paper. Around 0.5g of cannabis is a good starting point.

4. Roll the joint. Pinch the papers into a taco shape and then move your fingers back and forth to start forming the cannabis into a shape of a cylinder.

5. Seal the joint. Once the cannabis starts to get packed into the cylinder shape, you can then seal the joint. Tuck the non-adhesive side of the paper on top of the compacted flower and begin to roll it towards the adhesive side. Lick the adhesive side and pin it to the non-adhesive side.

6. Seal the open end of the joint. With a pencil or something with a point, lightly pack the open end (non-filter end) of the joint and twist the top of the joint to seal off the joint so flower doesn’t fall out.

Congratulations! You have now rolled a joint. Cooking with KINDNESS

Sour Cream and Onion Nachos (via Bong Appetit)

What You’ll Need: Directions:

- 3 tbs of butter 1. Combine the butter and onions. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until the onions - 1 lb of onions, thinly sliced are caramelized. 2. In a separate pan on medium, cook - 1 ¾ cups of heavy cream your chicken. Season to likening. Cook for about 10 minutes or until chicken is - ½ cup of sour cream cooked through. - 1 tsp of garlic powder 3. In a saucepan, add the heavy cream and - 1 tsp of onion powder bring to a simmer. Add your distillate. Simmer for about 15 minutes. - Salt to seasoning 4. Remove saucepan from heat. Add the - 1 bag of kettle chips/ garlic and onion powder, salt, salsa, and nachos chicken to saucepan. Stir thoroughly. - 1 lb of a chicken, 5. Spread out your nachos onto a plate. Top shredded with the caramelized onions. - 1 16-ounce jar of salsa 6. Enjoy! - Your favorite distillate

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Gummy Bears

What You’ll Need: Directions:

- Box of your favorite Jello 1. Combine the boiling water and the jello mix. - 1 cup of cold water (2 cups depending on 2. Add the cold water to Jello box size) the mixture. - 1 cup of boiling water (2 3. Mix in your favorite distillate cups depending on Jello box size) 4. Pour the jello into the molding tray - Your favorite distillate 5. Refrigerate for at least - Gummy bear molding tray four hours. 6. Enjoy!