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Having recently received my recommendation, I researched dispensaries and strains for almost a week before deciding where to go and for what. I have to admit, having not used marijuana for over 20 years, and never medicinally, I was extremely intimidated by the process. My short term memory is horrible, so please forgive my inability to remember the names of those who helped me and my husband. When we first entered, we were greeted warmly by their receptionist. She made us feel at ease immediately and began processing our membership. She confided that she was new, I believe it was her first day, but she did just fine and was very nice and personable. She also processed the paperwork for my husband, as an official caregiver, so he will be able to purchase for me, if necessary. Even with several members in and out, our papers were completed quickly and we were taken back by the bud-tender. As a caregiver, my husband was allowed to go back with me which helped settle my anxiety and, as I understand, it's not something all dispensaries allow so this was a big plus for me. After being taken back, the bud-tender immediately gave us a tour of their offerings and terms. He also have us valuable information regarding the strains we were interested in. Since my focus is pain relief, I was specifically looking for a high CBD strain and he immediately produced Harlequin, one I was already interested in. I ended up purchasing a gram each of Harlequin and Blue Dream to try out, we received a free preroll as a new member and the membership fee was also waived. My experience here was definitely top notch. They will continue to be my first stop as long as they are carrying the high CBD strains and I will also recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and friendly dispensary.

Having several dx causing severe chronic cervical pain, including pinched nerves, herniated C6, degenerative disc disease, cervical spinal stenosis and arthritis, I have been taking opioids for 2 years to control the pain. Currently on a 100mcg/hour Fentanyl transdermal patch and 20mg oxycodone for breakthrough, I really needed to find something safer that also worked. I researched for a week before deciding which strains to try and was very happy to find that Mother Earth carried the high CBD strain Harlequin. This plant is almost a perfect match to my ideal. Having very low THC content, I felt the tiniest bit in my head after smoking, but experienced a significant reduction in pain originating from my neck (at C6), through my shoulder, into my elbow and hand. It bears noting that I have not smoked marijuana in 20 years so all strains effect me pretty strongly. However, Harlequin was very smooth and, while it didn't effect my head too much, it also didn't cause me to drift off to sleep. I was able to just relax without being distracted by pain. This will be a very nice strain to smoke during the day because it allows me to have pain relief without fogging my brain. There are two things that I wasn't too happy with, but they are not deal breakers for me. I normally require 2 medium hits and Harlequin required 4 to achieve pain relief. Also, it only lasted about an hour and a half. Since it worked so well, this will be my go to herb until I find something that might last a little longer.