Caramelicious Strain Review

Why am I writing this?

    I recently got my hands on a new strain, one that I hadn't heard of before, and I enjoyed it so much that I felt like i had to write this post. The strain is Caramelicious and it is marvelous. It's not perfect, and it's not even my favorite strain, but to this date I think that its the most distinctive and delicious strain of Cannabis i've ever consumed.

So What's so Great About It?

     What makes smoking this strain so delightful is the fact that it is unlike any other strain I have smoked. The buds are dense and sticky and when you smoke it it seems like the Cannabis has been coated in syrup. It's a full bodied rich flavor that reminds me of a late season Ice Wine. The smell is deeply fruity with hints of mango and the buds are veined with vibrant orange hairs. It feels like desert in my mouth- like a much needed nightcap. 

   Also, the high is very enjoyable. Caramelicious is a hybrid, being 65% Indica and 35% Sativa, and the high feels as such. There is a good mix of a cerebral high along with a nice body high that really helps with pain relief. While I am not a doctor and would never recommend a drug to anyone, for me this strain would serve excellent for general pain relief and stress. It is also very strong with THC levels of 21%. In short, it gets you high. The first night I smoked it in my water pipe and it absolutely destroyed me-in the best of ways. I smoked close to a gram and by the end of the night I was having both auditory and visual hallucinations, both of which were enjoyable. At first the auditory hallucinations scared me- it was like getting hit with pulse waves in my ear drums. But then it was relaxing, like being patted on the back. I have a huge sleeping problem and this made me sleep like a baby.

Is it Perfect? 

    No. And there's only one reason why. The taste is almost too rich! It's delicious no doubt. But every time you take a hit it's like stuffing an entire cheesecake down your throat. While enjoyable at first I don't see this strain as one of those every day type strains. I'd use it more as a special occasion thing, like a dessert smoke after Thanksgiving dinner. 

So What's this mean for you?

   If you get a chance to get your hands on some of this then I would highly recommend it. Smoking it's a great experience but the richness of the taste makes smoking it a little tough. Also it's not always the smoothest of smokes and was a little rough at times. I would recommend just getting a small amount because if you can't handle smoking it that frequently you probably don't want to be stuck with an ounce of it. I will be posting a video review later on in the week on myYoutube Channel and Twitter. I'm doing that because I want everyone to be able to see how nice this strain looks. Be looking for those videos and thanks for reading.

Things to do while Stoned Part 1

Disclaimer: 

DONT BE AN IDIOT!

Things to do While Stoned: 

1.) Play video games

2.)Eat

3.) Watch cartoons

4.) Browse social media sites

5.)Listen to music

6.) Have a discussion with a friend

7.)Take a shower (seriously...its amazing.)

8.)Go on a walk (mild exercise enhances the high.)

9.)Get intimate with someone

10.) Smoke some more

11.) Repeat.... 

Breaking the "Stoner" Stereotypes.

The Stoner Stereotype

    We all know what is being referred to when people reference "the typical stoner". Images of couch-locked long haired hippies immediately come rushing to mind. We've all seen the depictions in film, from movies like Dude Where's my Car to the classic that is Half Baked. And while we all laugh at these depictions of cannabis users, sometimes because they are accurate, we need to make sure that the negative connotation that comes with being a cannabis user doesn't impact the goals that most recreational and medical users share. The easiest way to do that is to break the stereotype and prove the doubters wrong.

Taking the First Step

    Cannabis Connection honestly believes that the first step towards breaking negative stereotypes is to make sure that we aren't actually living those roles. The way to do this is to be a responsible cannabis user. While less harmful than alcohol or tobacco, cannabis is still a mind-altering drug that needs to be used in a responsible manner. That means not using around people who wouldn't appreciate it. It means always cleaning up after yourself when smoking in a public or semi-public place. It means keeping a close eye on all of your controlled substances to make sure that they don't fall into the hands of children or anyone else who shouldn't be exposed to them. And yes, it means not driving while under the influence. These are all parts of being both a responsible cannabis user and a responsible citizen. 

What Comes Next?

    Once we make sure that we are being responsible cannabis users the next step is to convince the public. This is where things can get a little bit tricky. Like any social movement past or present, acceptance of cannabis users as a valued demographic will only come when the public sees who we are and determines that we aren't threatening. Think about it, the entire campaign to outlaw cannabis in the first place was a fear based propaganda machine to make the average American fearful of what cannabis users might do to them. We can combat this by 'coming out' to whomever we can. Of  course this won't work for everyone. Cannabis is a drug that is still illegal according to most of the laws that are on the books and admitting to using it publicly could land you in a sticky situation. We would never recommend that anyone take any actions that might compromise them legally or with their employment. However, if you happen to be one of the lucky individuals in a position where they don't have to worry about the above, then telling those skeptical of legalization about your usage might be a good way to break stereotypes. If they can see that you are a valuable member of society it could go a long way to changing their mind on cannabis use. 

The End Game

    With cannabis legalization a current hot topic we need to make sure, more than ever, that we are on our best behavior. This doesn't mean compromising your core beliefs or "selling out", it just means that we all need to do our best to portray our movement in a positive light. While we may not like it, the old adage still holds true that perception is reality, in matters of politics especially. It wouldn't hurt to get involved on the political side of things as well. Whether it's raising money, passing out literature, voting for pro-cannabis politicians, or just becoming better educated yourself; all of these are ways to move the legalization movement forward and help to bust the old stereotypes that we've all had to battle. 

Random Cannabis Facts

The most random facts about Cannabis that we could find:

1.) According to the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, every day, approximately 6,000 Americans try cannabis for the first time.

2.) There are well over 200 slang terms for cannabis. Some of them include: marijuana, weed, grass, pot, green, ganja, and bud

3.) Cannabis is the second most commonly used recreational drug in the world, right behind alcohol. 

4.) Paraguay is believed to be the worlds largest producer of Cannabis.

5.) Canada became the first country to offer medical cannabis in 2003.

6.) Cannabis promotes dopamine production in the human brain.

7.) A 2011 study showed that teens now smoke more cannabis than they do cigarettes.

8.) A person would have to smoke around 800 joints in one sitting in order to die from it. Even then the cause of death would be carbon monoxide poisoning. 

9.) The first American law regarding Cannabis required farmers to grow it for hemp.

10.) Only the female cannabis plant can get someone high.

11.) More than 800,000 people are arrested every year for using cannabis.

12.) The majority of Americans now support cannabis legalization. 

13.) Cannabis dispensaries outnumber Starbucks in Denver.

14.) The trapped Chilean miners were given cannabis to smoke according to this story.

15.) 14.6 million Americans smoke Cannabis on a regular basis.