trainwreck
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Strain Review: Trainwreck

Ideally, this sativa-strong hybrid will leave you in a state appropriate to its name. Said to be cerebral and ‘mind-bending’, Trainwreck is a blend of Mexican and Thai sativa, with Afghani indica for the sweet mellow qualities. It’s true genetic origins are a bit unknown, however, with constant debate about whether or not it’s a clone, its grow/flowering time, etc. With some batches you might be able to philosophize the end to world hunger, others, you might be land-locked to your living room. Regardless of it’s origins, with this top-shelf strain, you may find relief from anxiety, focus to control symptoms of ADHD, ADD, and PTSD, and great pain relief, due to its high THC content.
Bring yourself back to nature with a whiff of the buds; said to be both spicy and lemony sweet, Trainwreck smells of pine needles and soft earth. It is quite strong, and permeates a room, so choose your container appropriately if smell is something you need to be concerned over. The look of the buds is gorgeous, often bright electric green and plenty of fuzzy orange or brown hairs. They range from tight and compact, to decent, palm-sized logs. It all depends on the batch, which can also vary in strain effects due to its hybrid nature.
The worst you might feel from a puff of Trainwreck is dry mouth and eyes. Time dilation may also occur the higher the dose, so start small and see how you feel and how it handles. The last thing you’d want to do when looking for pain relief or a euphoric feeling is smoke too much, go overboard and land yourself in a state of paranoia or confusion. But that’s just a warning for first-timers! Go ahead and try the strains that interest you, and experiment to get the best results.
Medically speaking, many patients have sought Trainwreck for stress relief and to alleviate symptoms of depression. Migraines, arthritis, and joint pain are other ailments that may find peace after a few tokes. Others have found relief from eye pressure and fatigue, with Trainwreck being a top choice among medical patients. Many feel it to be a very euphoric high, and long-lasting. One user claims to feel “as if I am living my life in 3rd person, it kinda just unstressed everything in your current life.” I agree completely. With the experience of time moving strangely, or even backwards, it’s easy to separate from yourself and the causes of stress for just a little while.
You may feel hazed from indica-strong batches, but otherwise, look forward to a lack of fatigue and soreness. Others feel great increase in creativity and mental clarity, even leading to self-empowerment. I recall feeling like I could complete all of my projects, and even start new ones with fleshed out ideas and real, achievable goals. One user says, “I was even able to pass trigonometry while stoned.” So if that’s not indication of Trainwreck’s magical powers, I don’t know what else to say.
Chemical makeup —
TCH: 12-21%
CBD:  0.02-0.1%
CBN: 0-0.03%
CBG: 0.3-1.2%
THCV: 0.03-0.2%
CBC: 0-0.03%
CBL: 0-0.3%
β-Linalool: 0-0.1%
β-Myrcene: 0-0.4%
a-Pinene: 0-0.2%
D-Limonene: 0-0.5%
β-Caryophyllene: 0-0.4%
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Green Crack
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Strain Review: Green Crack (or Cush)

Due to some concerns over gaining a negative image of cannabis, Green Crack is also referred to as Green Cush. Understandable! When this hybrid expresses a dominance in sativa genes, the high is incredibly invigorating, mentally sharp, and focused. But not to worry, it’s cannabis and cannabis only. When the nuggets are green, boy are they green. Like tiny little limes, but crusty and coated in sugary trichomes. The flavor has been said to be fruity, with tones of mango. I’ve never had a batch like that, but it sounds amazing.
Medical patients like Green Cush for its affects on relieving stress and depression. With a taste like sour candy, GC is a good strain to use in tinctures, lozenges, or try it in a vaporizer. One of the most slow-creeping highs I’ve experienced in a hybrid, be careful how much you start out with. I’m guilty of this myself, but don’t go hard or the same way on every strain you try. Let Green Crush show you what it has to offer, without slamming face-first into a heavy high you can’t swim out of.
For later night needs, however, a bong rip of GC would likely do you fine. Experiment with how it makes you feel during different parts of the day. Sativa strong strains will be good for daytime use and folks with chronic anxiety or depression. Batches of GC that are more indica dominant might be better for relaxation and socialization. If you can find it, try using a high-indica breed in a group setting. Or, try it by yourself and go to a comedy or music show. Something with the potential for lots of visuals and entertainment.
Many have said it’s not a strain for beginners. You might lose your knees, forget time exists, or float away into hazy green abyss. It all depends on the batch you get. Veterans feel pain relief and can stop after just a few hits, and report the high lasting over a few hours. Others feel they gain confidence and motivation. When I tried it, I experienced the time warp others have described. Though, time always passes strangely when one consumes cannabis. A secret I’ve learned: if you can control your breath, you can control time. See if you can see what I mean, next time you’re out in fresh air and stoned off your box.
Chemical makeup
THC: 13-21%
CBD: 0-0.1%
CBN: 0-0.05%
CBG: 0.9-2.6%
THCV: 0.08-0.3%
CBC: 0-0.3%
CBL: 0-0.5%
β-Linalool: 0-0.1%
β-Myrcene: 0.04-1.4%
a-Pinene: 0-0.2%
D-Limonene: 0.1-0.4%
β-Caryophyllene: 0.1-0.5%
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Sweet Tooth
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Strain Review: Sweet Tooth

Like the name says, Sweet Tooth is by far one of the tastiest, most candy-like strains out there. Winner of the 2001 Cannabis Cup (first place!), Sweet Tooth shocks you with a fruity aroma, and its often an indica-strong hybrid, so you’ll feel euphoric and ready to chill right out. Before the smoke even hits you your mouth will water, just holding and smelling one of the sticky, dense nuggets.
Sweet Tooth was first created from a blend of Afghani, Nepalese, and Hawaiian. Sweet Tooth’s ability to lower stress and promote intense relaxation makes it perfect for those with tension or insomnia. Its literal sweetness may tempt you to make the best meal of your life, so look forward to a boost in appetite and creativity. The strain is happiness-inducing, from more than just consuming it.
The high produced is often sleepy when consumed in excess. Users report strong dry mouth and dry eyes, so be sure to have plenty of water or juice on hand when smoking Sweet Tooth. Some have found it eliminates anxiety, racing thoughts, and makes going to sleep much easier and more enjoyable. Commonly, Sweet Tooth has a THC content around 26%, so it’s powerful pain relief without being overwhelming or negative.
The berry aroma often indicates a great batch, and if it’s particularly dry you may do better to break the buds by hand. The buds are often bright, light green, orange haired, and frosted with loads of crystals. A grinder could turn all of your Sweet Tooth to sweet sugarplum dust, if you’re not careful. The intense flavor of Sweet Tooth makes it perfect if you like baking your cannabis into edibles, and concentrates could prove even tastier for dabs or other consumption methods.
Expect to feel mellow, euphoric, with little dizziness or paranoia. Sweet Tooth is less of a psychoactive strain, many have said, but that’s no reason to rule it out. The indica provides the pain relief and deep relaxation, while the sativa qualities provide a mood uplift, can prime you for munchies, and give you enough energy to be focused while enjoying whatever activity you’re doing.
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