MMJ: Weed Without Seed is What You Need

I’ve been smoking weed for 50 years and this has never happened to me before: I can’t get high. Starting last summer, I noticed I wasn’t getting off like I used to, and now I’m vaping a gram every two or three days and it doesn’t work anymore. I’m just wasting money trying to feel better. - A. Seudonim

My, how times have changed. A lot of people would brag about their ability to consume massive amounts of cannabis without being impaired, but for you it is a burden. You have my empathy. There are a few things you can do. One is to change up what you smoke. If you smoke the same strain constantly, your body will become accustomed to the feeling. Also, you should probably take a “tolerance break.” Just stop smoking for a month or so. Your lungs could probably use a vacation. I bet if you quit for a week or two, you would recapture your ability to catch a buzz.

If cannabis is a medical necessity for you, try edibles, giving your liver a chance to metabolize the THC instead of your lungs. Start with a smallish dose (10-15 milligrams of THC) and see if that helps you get your groove back. If you’re smoking for pain relief, try some low-THC, high-CBD strains. You won’t feel “high,” but you may feel better.

If none of those things work, and you really feel like you need to continue to use marijuana because it defines you as a person, there’s always hash. That’s right: hash. Concentrates. Dabs. Shatter. Wax. Find one with at least 50-percent THC and do a dab or two. If that doesn’t work, it could be a sign that weed is trying to break up with you.

Does weed with seeds in it have more THC than unseeded bud? - Cincy Mia

As far as I know, the THC content is the same. Most people prefer weed without seeds because it’s easier to roll; ask your OG homies about the days having to use a record album (remember those?) or a shoebox lid to clean their stash. I got 3 ounces for $20 (!) in Farmington, New Mexico once and it took me half a day to remove the seeds and stems. Also, seeds add weight without adding usable product, so from a consumer standpoint, seedless is the way to go. Although finding a random seed in a bag of sinsemilla is considered good luck in many cultures. The hills abound with legendary strains grown from a random seed found in a bag.