So now that marijuana is legal in Colorado, I've been curious to see if edibles would help me (I've never smoked weed - can't stand the smell).
My mother also suffers from a few similar ailments so, when my parents came to visit a few weeks ago, I convinced them that we should check out a retail dispensary. I was pleasantly surprised that it didn't really take much convincing.
On our way into the city one night, we stopped at the Evergreen Apothecary - one of the first retail dispensaries to open in Denver. And so began the adventure.
Our Bud-tender (not even making that up) got us cookies, brownies, some gummy watermelon candies, and a candy bar. She patiently explained everything and convinced us we'd soon be sitting on the couch, watching tv, laughing our asses off. I think she might have already been stoned...
We went to dinner, ate way too much, and didn't get home until about 9:30. We agreed we were too tired to really delve into our tasty treats, but wanted to at least try something, so we all had a watermelon candy and then went to bed.
Slept like a rock. One problem solved!
The next evening, we decided to try the candy bar. After we each ate a square (which is supposed to contain approximately 10 mg), it took about 45 minutes before I started to feel anything. My mom felt nothing. My dad was in the garage, on a ladder, rearranging power tools, and said he felt fine. Overachiever.
Needless to say, I did not enjoy the experience. I couldn't eat my dinner, and I had to go to bed to get rid of the swimmy feeling. I'm wicked bummed that I was the first one to tap out, because I really wanted to see my parents stoned (especially since they were ballsy enough to have beer with dinner!).
At least now I know that I should stick with my gin and juice.
