Marijuana Legalization/Decriminalization Efforts

[Zealot]

All I know about weed is that I recently settled some outstanding accounts from my grandfather's estate and gave the cash to my older brother, who doubled it by investing a company called CGC that does weed stuff.

[Zetanio]

weed companies are the new crypto except not fucking retarded.

[Zealot]

My cousin is engaged to a guy trying to get a weed soda business off the ground but I have a feeling they're about to be crushed by Coca-Cola.

[Day]

dude i will drink the fuck out some weed soda, sign me up for that

[Zeb]

dude i will drink the fuck out some weed soda, sign me up for that

Going to be confusing in The South where they call all soda Coke. Weed Coke?

[djzombie]

Going to be confusing in The South where they call all soda Coke. Weed Coke?

Weed pop, or pot pop....

[6souls]

Millennials Prefer Weed Over Alcohol, Typically Weed is Cheaper
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mi...oze-2018-09-26

Maryland-based India Globalization’s (IGC) to Enter the CBD Drink Market by Distributing the drink Nitro G
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ma...tor-2018-09-26

[Kalmado]

Just had the talk with wife and she approves. This week at work I'm going to call our Life Department and phrase questions regarding approval and what not. After that, search for a consultation.

What I'm looking for is something like in the below video. Don't mind the over the top production and what not. Start at 15:10 for edibles. The thing that really interested me was the lemonade. That's what I'm looking for. Like, I can have a glass of infused whatever at the beginning of my day but not be super high like if you were at a party smoking the whole night. And then, if need be, have another drink during the day.

[Zetanio]

I hate weed culture man. Weed fried chicken sounds gross. Just give me gummy edibles with low MG dosages and we're money.

[Kalmado]

I hate weed culture man. Weed fried chicken sounds gross. Just give me gummy edibles with low MG dosages and we're money.

Yeah I'm not trying to infuse all my food. I just want something reliable to take over SSRI's. And either gummy or a drink would be awesome to me.

[Kalmado]

OK so we've talked more in depth at work regarding this and overall it seems like no one really knows how to handle it. We do not perform an actual drug test if you have a mini physical (happens with higher value policies or depending on how questions were answered). There is a question about using any drug, but it's a simple yes or no. If William Smith says he doesn't do drugs when I'm filling in his application I have to say no even if I see track marks and he has no teeth.

About the only concrete negative it would have an effect on is smoker rating, so if you smoke at all you will get hit with that. I asked about edibles and there was a lot of um err we're not sure etc. When asking how it would be found in a medical record it was said it's not because primary physicians do not give out MM cards. If it was in a medical record it would be an auto-deny because MM is supposed to be for critical use only and life company would not approve that because of the high risk.

So now to figure out who to talk to in my area and talk about edibles. I do not want to ever smoke. I'd really like to do something like the lemonade where I can basically make a batch for the week. Do centers give out for purchase the liquid or whatever the term is like in the video above?

[zoobernut]

OK so we've talked more in depth at work regarding this and overall it seems like no one really knows how to handle it. We do not perform an actual drug test if you have a mini physical (happens with higher value policies or depending on how questions were answered). There is a question about using any drug, but it's a simple yes or no. If William Smith says he doesn't do drugs when I'm filling in his application I have to say no even if I see track marks and he has no teeth.

About the only concrete negative it would have an effect on is smoker rating, so if you smoke at all you will get hit with that. I asked about edibles and there was a lot of um err we're not sure etc. When asking how it would be found in a medical record it was said it's not because primary physicians do not give out MM cards. If it was in a medical record it would be an auto-deny because MM is supposed to be for critical use only and life company would not approve that because of the high risk.

So now to figure out who to talk to in my area and talk about edibles. I do not want to ever smoke. I'd really like to do something like the lemonade where I can basically make a batch for the week. Do centers give out for purchase the liquid or whatever the term is like in the video above?

This seems strange to me the idea that MM is for "critical use only". I know there are a lot of jokes about there about the MM cards and its use specially before it was legal recreationally in a lot of places because everyone was getting their MM cards for all sorts of silly reasons just to have it. But there are other legitimate uses that are not "critical" for instance my friend has had success in using it to help alleviate regular migraines or what about using it to help with back pain? Does the Insurance company not consider those legitimate reasons to use MM?

[Kalmado]

This seems strange to me the idea that MM is for "critical use only". I know there are a lot of jokes about there about the MM cards and its use specially before it was legal recreationally in a lot of places because everyone was getting their MM cards for all sorts of silly reasons just to have it. But there are other legitimate uses that are not "critical" for instance my friend has had success in using it to help alleviate regular migraines or what about using it to help with back pain? Does the Insurance company not consider those legitimate reasons to use MM?

From what we discussed if underwriting wanted to approve a policy based on non critical use of MM they would want documentation from a physician and would ask how often it is being used. Here is where things start to get slippery, at least in my opinion. Say you use it for back pain but you do not smoke, you only do edibles. How is an insurance company going to rate that say vs someone who smokes? And if someone says they do it once a month but in actuality do it three times a day, how is an insurance company going to truly know?

After this talk today I feel like they basically do not know what to do with it but will not ever say they don't know or admit not being knowledgeable regarding the topic. I only have a $50K Universal Life and a $100K 20 year term. That is nowhere near enough and that's why I want another policy and am being so anal about this because I REALLY want to get off SSRI if this is a great option to help with anxiety.

[zoobernut]

From what we discussed if underwriting wanted to approve a policy based on non critical use of MM they would want documentation from a physician and would ask how often it is being used. Here is where things start to get slippery, at least in my opinion. Say you use it for back pain but you do not smoke, you only do edibles. How is an insurance company going to rate that say vs someone who smokes? And if someone says they do it once a month but in actuality do it three times a day, how is an insurance company going to truly know?

After this talk today I feel like they basically do not know what to do with it but will not ever say they don't know or admit not being knowledgeable regarding the topic. I only have a $50K Universal Life and a $100K 20 year term. That is nowhere near enough and that's why I want another policy and am being so anal about this because I REALLY want to get off SSRI if this is a great option to help with anxiety.

Isn't this the basic issue with all medication though? Why are they treating MM differently than any other medication? I mean other than the obvious situation where someone is smoking it.

[Kalmado]

Isn't this the basic issue with all medication though? Why are they treating MM differently than any other medication? I mean other than the obvious situation where someone is smoking it.

My personal opinion is because they flat out don't know how to approach the topic. And also, because it's a federally banned substance I think they are all "no it's bad aaaaahhhh".

[6souls]

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/14/w...al.html.%20“

Tim Hortons has introduced a cannabis-infused coffee to Canada.

http://duluthnewstribune.com/busines...-next-big-crop

Farmers in MN are now allowed to grow hemp, but it's getting push back as many still think it's marijuana. The state feels that hemp will help stimulate the economy.

[Roranora]

whatcha got there? supplemental livestock feed, horse bedding, carbon-negative building materials, insulation, and boutique hipster oils, foods, & lotions?

no way there's any economic benefit there, it looks kinda like weed

[Zetanio]

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/14/w...ana-legal.html

Tim Hortons has introduced a cannabis-infused coffee to Canada.

No they didn't. Someone just added weed to some coffee.

[synistar]

http://www.latimes.com/world/la-fg-c...015-story.html

Honest Canadians banned at US port of entries for being honest about using marijuana. Can apply for a waiver for $600 + legal fees + background checks + months long wait. Waiver needs to be renewed every 5 years.

[Rhyis.]

No they didn't. Someone just added weed to some coffee.

It's only a matter of time.