Tokin' with Tolbert: A monthly marijuana column

Ever wonder how you can go from being high to stoned? Well, it’s not always how much you smoke but what.

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most widely known compound found in cannabis, but isn’t the only thing that can add to your weed smoking experience. Typically, a marijuana strain testing over 15 percent THC is considered potent but few fail to realize the other contributing factors.

The aroma of marijuana is usually the first thing that draws you into a specific strain or it could also be a deterring factor. Every time I purchase cannabis, I don’t just factor in the THC content but also the smells, look and density.

Terpenes, the highlight of the Cannabis Clinicians Colorado symposium, is the active ingredient in cannabis that is responsible for the pungent odors and taste. Contrary to popular belief, THC does not provide the fragrance of a strain, but rather the...

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