| Dispensary Address: | 1150 Garnet Ave. |
| San Diego, CA 92109 | |
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| Phone Number . | (858) 750-2401 . |
| Hours of Operation . | Sun - Thurs 10:30am – 9:00pm
Summer Nights Only! Fri – Sat 9:30am – 10:30pm $5 off Happy Hour! 9:30pm – Close |
Your Favorite San Diego Dispensary,
The SDOWA Marijuana Collective
| Phone Number | 858-750-2401 |
Hello! We at SDOWA hope you are enjoying this glorious day. We have come to bring you the first of many new features we’re rolling out online… Our first strain review! That’s right, we will now be creating video marijuana strain reviews for our patients to make your experience with us even more enjoyable.
The first strain we have chosen to review is Green Crack, one of our most popular sativa strains. Now without further ado, we proudly present the first of many SDOWA Strain Reviews… Our Green Crack Marijuana Strain Review!
We hope you enjoyed our Green Crack Marijuana Strain Review! Now come try it for yourself and leave a comment on this post letting us know what you think! 
Then be sure to subscribe to SDOWA’s BRAND NEW YouTube channel (still under construction) to be instantly alerted for new strain reviews, upcoming events and special offers!
See you soon,
The SDOWA Staff
SDOWA, your favorite San Diego Dispensary
At SDOWA, we get a large amount of questions from our patients. SDOWA wants to start giving educational information back to the wonderful life-changing industry we all are a part of. We speak for most San Diego dispensaries when we say that one of the most frequently asked questions by patients is “Can you explain the difference between Indica vs. Sativa?”
Let’s start from the ground up. The Sativa plant takes longer to grow, mature, and requires more light than an Indica. The sativa dominant plant is tall, generally between eight to twelve feet. Sativas have narrower leaves, are usually lighter in pigment, and have a taste ranging from earthy to sweet and fruity. Sativa strains are also higher in THC content than Indicas and generally produce a more mild smoke. The sativa high is often characterized as uplifting and energetic. The effects of a sativa cannabis are mostly cerebral and less sedating, a good choice for medicating throughout the day. They give a feeling of optimism and well – being, as well as providing a good measure of pain relief for certain symptoms. “Sativas are more of a stimulant, effective in appetite stimulation, relieving depression, migraines, pain and nausea.” – The British Columbia Compassion Society
The Indica plant is normally short and bushy with dense flowers and often grow a darker green, sometimes purple. The aroma and flavors of an Indica range from sweet and fruity to a pungent skunk. Medicating with Indicas have primarily physical(rather than cerebral) effects on the body. Indicas are great for relaxation, stress relief, and for an overall sense of calm and serenity. This aids with anxiety pain, tremors and more conditions. Indica strains are also very effective for overall body pain relief, and often used in the treatment of insomnia. They are the late – evening choice of many patients as a sleep aid “According to anecdotal evidence, the Indica strains are a relaxant, effective for anxiety, pain, nausea, appetite stimulation, sleep, muscle spasms and tremors, among other symptoms.” – The British Columbia Compassion Society
Hybrids are created by cross-breeding two or more different strains to create a new hybrid strain. Hybrids are created to retain certain desired characteristics from Indica and Sativa plants, a best of both worlds. A grower accomplishes this by altering the ratio of sativa and indica influences, growers can breed hybrids for a certain high, flavor, and aroma. Most marijuana varieties available today are hybrids as they bring together the best of both Indica and Sativa marijuana characteristics.
San Diego dispensaries throughout the county will all have a broad selection between indicas, sativas, and yes, even hybrids. Marijuana strains are available in the entire spectrum from pure sativas to pure indicas, and in every combination in-between.
Our advice is to sample the buffet. It takes some time and a lot of experimentation to find the most effective balance for each person. The only real way to find out the true victor in the “battle” of Indica vs. Sativa is to pit them against each other and see which one emerges as your favorite. We are more than happy to assist you, and invite you to come do so!
See you soon,
The SDOWA Staff
SDOWA, your favorite San Diego Dispensary
PS Please help us raise awareness, leave us a comment on this post letting us know which is your favorite indica, sativa or hybrid strain then share this post on your favorite social networks. Thank you, our wonderful friends!
In accordance with California’s Health and Safety Code 11362.5 and 113672.7 and the Compassionate Use Act [Proposition 215 and SB 420], San Diego medical marijuana dispensaries are now operating all over the San Diego County. There are many of these quality facilities providing medical marijuana as a medication to people who suffer from illness such as AIDS, glaucoma, cancer, chronic pain and others. Researchers have found that medical marijuana is an effective treatment for numerous medical conditions; these doctors also concur that the medical uses of marijuana are positive.
There are many ill people who would benefit from the treatment of medical marijuana, especially those suffering neuropathic pain. Cannabis (marijuana) has been in use for an estimated 7000 years of recorded history, with only 1% of that dedicated to being classified as an illegal substance. It is a natural plant that has a cannabinoid structure giving it analgesic (pain-relieving) properties, in which the cannabinoids block pain receptors in the brain. Marijuana has also been proven to be effective in reducing the nausea induced by cancer chemotherapy, stimulating the appetite of those who need it and reducing intraocular pressure in people with glaucoma, drastically improving the quality of life of such patients. It has also been shown that the medicinal use of marijuana can effectively treat a variety of other conditions.
In San Diego, people seeking cannabis treatment must receive a recommendation from a licensed physician. There are a few ways to find such a physician. You could ask your current doctor for a recommendation, or a trusted medical marijuana doctor can be found by using the internet or a local publication such as the San Diego Reader. Searching for medical marijuana physicians or specialty wellness clinics that have medical cannabis specialists within their offices is the most common method to finding a good doctor and primary care facility.
It is also wise to consider obtaining a San Diego Medical Marijuana Identification Card (MMIC) in addition to having a physician’s recommendation. The MMIC is becoming a favorable form of discreet identification instead of a paper recommendation letter. Contrary to popular belief, a doctor’s recommendation does not protect a patient from being arrested; it only allows the patient to obtain their medical marijuana and protects them as a valid defense once in court. California law enforcement officers are not required to honor a doctor’s recommendation at the time of arrest, only the MMIC issued from the state of California. This card can be obtained by applying at the San Diego County Health Services Complex. For complete instructions on obtaining your own MMIC, visit their website.
San Diego medical marijuana dispensaries provide professional and friendly primary care to patients. Dispensaries are conveniently located throughout San Diego County, such as our Pacific Beach Collective. Dispensaries throughout the county have varying operating hours. With over 150 dispensaries in San Diego County, access and availability can be conveniently found which is incredibly important to patients who are seriously ill.
The best dispensaries provide compassionate care and are staffed by friendly, knowledgeable professionals. They help medical marijuana patients to find the correct type of cannabis products for their specific ailment. The products dispensed are medical grade quality and are natural and safe. There are two main types of medical cannabis; Sativa and Indica. Sativas are known for their long skinny leaves and cerebral effects of energetic cheerfulness and contentment, generally helping more with mental conditions such as chronic stress. Indicas come from a more stout bushy plant, characterized by their gratifying body relaxation effects and overall sense of calmness, alleviating such conditions as chronic pain and sleep disorders. There are numerous methods by which to take marijuana; it can be smoked, vaporized, mixed with food (edible), made into a highly concentrated liquid mixture (tincture) or brewed as a tea, whichever is most appropriate for each patient’s needs.
Safety is a large concern for patients; they want environments which are crime free and they want to be assisted by people they trust. Many neighborhoods that San Diego medical marijuana dispensaries reside in have benefitted from this, as they have experienced increased business traffic and reduced crime as a result of the medical marijuana dispensaries. What patients appreciate most about these dispensaries is they can trust that they are under the care of professionals who are genuinely concerned for their health.
If you visit any of the medical marijuana dispensaries we feature on our blog then let the rest of the community know about it. Tell us about your visit. What level of quality was the product? Were the staff knowledgeable and helpful? Was the place clean and well kept, or was it dirty and disorganized? Every medical marijuana dispensary is different. So if you visit one, let us know about your experience by leaving genuine comments that we can all use. Thank you all in advance!
Much love,
Dispensaries Staff
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