A pot primer

Don’t know your trichomes from your pre-rolls? Your dap rig from your shatter? Spokannabist wants to help educate our readers who may still be learning the basics of this interesting new industry. For those unfamiliar with the new lingo, Spokannabist wants to help define some of the words, abbreviations and phrases mentioned in this issue. Cannabis vs. marijuana vs. hemp. Cannabis refers to an entire plant, of which marijuana flowers are produced. Cannabis buds and leaves create a variety of effects in the human body. Psychoactive. Temporary mental and physical effects that can be produced by ingesting cannabis. The amount varies by the person’s metabolism, the form of the product and how it’s ingested. Tincture. Cannabis which is made into a liquid extract, often suspended in alcohol. It can be placed in food, drink or directly under the tongue for a faster effect than eating or drinking it. Initiative 502. A majority of Washington residents voted to approve this document in 2012 which established legal non-medical retail sales, and the framework for regulated growing operations, tax structure and a DUI standard. CBD. A natural chemical compound found in cannabis plants. It blocks many of the effects of THC and is said to relieve pain. The percentage of CBD is larger in certain strains or products intended for medicinal use. Users have reported pain relief, reduced anxiety, and improved sleep. Common CBD products include lotions, oils and liquid drops. Producer. A licensed grower of marijuana in Washington. The state offers different licenses/tiers based on size of operation. Processor: A company that creates products from marijuana, which can be everything from food to vape pens. Producers can also be processor and vice versa, but neither can be a licensed retailer in Washington.