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#001: The Cart Hit That Wrecks Flavor
It’s not your oil—it’s your inhale. Fix it in 4 seconds or less.
Welcome to The Elevated Consumer,
This is your space if you’re curious, conscious, or just casually vibing.
Happy 4/20!
Every week, we’ll unpack what’s actually in your gummies, which products are really worth the hype, and the laws that just changed (again).
Stay smart. Stay smooth. And when in doubt, hit us up—we’ve been there.
—Written by humans who’ve actually tried this stuff
What’s in This Joint
🥇 Puff Puff Pick
Spotlight on Pushin P’s THC-P Gummies: couch-lock clarity, flavor tips, and why it's not for beginners🍻 Ask an Expert
Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 vs. THCA vs. THCP—explained like your favorite drinks.💸 High / Low
Dry Herb Vaporizer Showdown: The Volcano vs Yocan HIT📍 Cobb County Local Guide
Find your go-to smoke shop, job listings, glossary, and GA legal info📜 The Blunt Truth
CBD and Drug Tests—why full-spectrum could trip you up💫 High Vibes
Chrome Sparks’ “Sparks EP” review – music for the lifted mind⚖️ Legal Lowdown
Georgia’s THCA flower ban—what’s still legal in 2025🕶️ Stealth Mode
The Butterfly Vape: flip-style stealth and performance in your pocket🧩 Mindful Consumption
How to hit a 510 cartridge without wrecking the flavor
🥇 Puff Puff Pick
Pushin P’s – Ultra-Potent THC-P
Pushin P’s THC-P Gummies are next-level strong. We’re talking couch-lock clarity with a giggly finish.
Clean fruit flavors, no weird aftertaste—and the high creeps up slow, then stays for hours.
“I thought I’d just take a bite before folding laundry. Two hours later I was watching Planet Earth and deeply concerned for sea cucumbers.”
Not for beginners, but a favorite for high-tolerance folks looking for a trusted gummy without junk fillers.
🧪 Cannabinoid | THCp |
|---|---|
🧃 Format | Gummy, 10pk or 2pk |
💊 Dose | 10mg each |
🛒 Where to Buy | |
⏱️ Kick-in | ~25 mins (fasted), ~45-90 with food |
🧠 Best For | High-tolerance users, nights in, stress resets |
THC-P is 30x stronger than Delta-9. These gummies are pure, potent, and meant to hit hard—not your chill microdose.
This isn’t your intro-to-alt-highs brand. It’s the final boss. Start with a quarter gummy if you're not sure, and maybe save your laundry for tomorrow.
🍬 Pro Tip: If Pink Starburst is your go-to, "Final Straw" is your match. For Big League Chew fans, grab Goated Grape. Want a Skittles-like burst? Try Tropic Wunder for that full rainbow of flavor!
👉 Not a gummy fan?
Pushin P’s also offers disposable vapes, cartridges, and a sleek pod system with the same knockout potency.
🍻 Ask an Expert
What’s the Difference Between Delta-8, Delta-9, THCA, and THCP?
We’ve all got questions about cannabinoids—and we’re here to clear things up. Here’s the lowdown using a fun analogy:
Delta-8 = 🍺 Beer:
Light, chill, and easy. Great for social settings, mild hit.
Delta-9 = 🍷 Wine:
Classic THC. Stronger, smoother—hits a little harder.
THCA = 🍸 Liquor:
Not active until heated, but when it is? It hits like a shot.
THCP = 🧴 Moonshine:
Strongest of them all—powerful, intense, not for the faint of heart.
💡 Pro Tip: Start slow with the potent stuff, especially THCA & THCP. It’s like sipping on stronger spirits—don’t rush it.
Got a cannabinoid question?
Hit reply or drop it here, and we might answer it in the next issue!
💸 High / Low
Dry Herb Vaporizers - Clouds on a Budget vs. Luxury Lift-Off
This week, we’re heating things up—literally. We’re comparing two dry herb vaporizers: one for the high rollers, one for the thrifty tokers. Let’s hit it. 💨
🌋 The High: Volcano Hybrid by Storz & Bickel — $699
Why it’s premium: German engineering. Surgical-grade vapor. Balloon + whip options. This is the Bentley of dry herb vapes. Built to last, hits like a dream, and even your most skeptical friend will be impressed.
Best for: Daily home seshes, flavor chasers, and people who say “terpenes” in casual conversation.
Verdict: If you want a desktop experience that feels like fine dining for your flower, the Volcano brings the heat (and cools it, too). 🌬️
🧳 The Low: Yocan HIT — $59.99
Why it’s budget: Portable, simple, and gets the job done. Features convection heating, OLED display, and a built-in stir tool. Not bad for under $60.
Best for: New users, travel-friendly sessions, and folks who just wanna vibe without draining their wallet.
Verdict: It won’t win awards for cloud density or design, but if you’re ballin’ on a budget—it hits surprisingly well. 💯
📝 The Gist: Both deliver flower flavor and smoother inhales than combustion—but one’s a luxury experience, and the other’s a starter ride. Choose based on your flow and frequency.
👉 Want us to compare two other products?
Hit us up with what you’re eyeing for a future High / Low matchup!
📍 Cobb County Residents
Find Your Go-To Smoke Shop (or Job) Today
Whether you're in Marietta, Smyrna, or Austell, our directory helps you locate the best smoke shops in your area.
💼 Smoke Shop Jobs
Looking to work in the industry? Browse our carefully curated local listings and apply to Cobb County’s best shops directly.🏬 Smoke Shop Directory
Explore curated job listings with hours, locations, and standout features across Cobb County.📘 Glossary of Terms
New to the scene? Our glossary breaks down cannabis-adjacent terms in plain English.⚖️ Legal Info (Georgia-Specific)
Stay safe and informed with clear explanations of what’s legal—and what’s risky—in the Peach State.💬 Local Tips & Features
Get the scoop on where to go, what to try, and what’s worth skipping.
📜 The Blunt Truth
CBD, THC, and Drug Tests—What You Don’t Know
🧐 Here’s the deal: Pure CBD doesn’t show up on drug tests.
But full-spectrum CBD contains trace amounts of THC (under 0.3%), and if you're a frequent user, this could build up in your system and cause a positive result. Better safe than sorry—go with THC-free options. ⚠️
⚡ Pro Tip: Broad-spectrum CBD is another great option if you want the benefits of CBD without the THC risk.
💫 High Vibes
Ride the Frequencies: A Deep Listen to Sparks EP
Let’s take a breath. You’re not in a rush, and neither is this album that somehow manages to feel retro and futuristic all at once.
Floaty, futuristic, and just weird enough to keep your mind wandering in the best way. Great for late-night chillouts, journaling, or zoning into your vape clouds.
“To this day I still find me coming back to this EP to hear it some more; it's such a masterpiece. Marijuana is some of the best audio experiences you can have in your life; you can't really go wrong with this.”
Sparks EP by Chrome Sparks is like stumbling into a lucid dream and realizing the soundtrack slaps.
Chrome Sparks - Sparks Ep
🎵 Start with: “Marijuana” - mellow bounce, lush textures, and a hook that hits just right.
🎧 Pro Tip: Listen with noise-canceling headphones for a full-body orbit.
Want More Vibes?
Next week might be a snack, a show, or a cozy solo game. Got recs we should try? 📧 Drop us a line.
⚖️ Legal Lowdown
Georgia THCa Update: April 2025
As of January 1, 2025, the sale of THCA flower and similar hemp-derived “raw flower” products is banned in Georgia—even at smoke shops.
This law is already in effect, but many folks are still unaware. So if you're shopping in GA this 4/20, don’t expect flower on shelves—go for edibles, vapes, or seltzers instead.
🛑 Don’t get caught slippin’
We’ll keep you posted every week with real, region-specific updates.
🕶️ Stealth Mode
A Hit Without the Hype
Some days you want clouds. Others? Cloak-and-dagger.
Source: Hamilton Devices Website
When you need something sleek, effective, and under the radar—the Butterfly Vape has you covered.
Pocket-sized 510 battery: smooth flipping action and sleek, luxurious colors
Adjustable voltage (3.2V - 3.7V), 430mAh capacity, Type-C charging
Looks like a Butterfly Knife, not a spaceship
Best paired with: Your favorite 1g cartridge, whether it's distillate or wax
🧳 Toss it in your jacket, keep your hands clean, and nobody’s the wiser. Carry gum or mints and wipe your mouthpiece often—smell lingers more than you think.
The Butterfly is not just functional—it’s also fun. With its flip-style action, it’s a device you’ll want to keep in your pocket for those moments when you need to keep things on the down low.
✨ Pro Tip: Clean your Butterfly regularly (1-2 times per cartridge change) using a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol to keep it performing like new!
Got a stealth trick or tool?
We could feature your suggestion next week. Submit here.
🧩 Mindful Consumption
510 Cartridges: Shorter Puff, Smoother Ride
Skip the scorched-earth hits.
Carts aren’t cigars.
🎯 3-second draws = max flavor + chill clouds.
10-second pause between hits (so the coil can cool off)
Going longer? You're just cooking terps and wasting oil.
💡 Pro Tip: Quick inhale, slow exhale, then hydrate. Chef's kiss 💋
✅ Stay Lifted
Thanks for reading this week’s Elevated Consumer. Stay curious, stay chill, and as always—consume consciously.
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Yours in clarity & clouds,
-The Elevated Consumer
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