In My Opinion

Brad Harvey
Dexter Co grinder and cannabis pre-rolls arranged on wood tray

IMO No.8: Shots or Joints? Let’s Talk About the Better Buzz

Alcohol had a good run, but it’s cannabis season now. In this week's IMO article, we pit booze and weed against each other on the buzz, the social vibe, and the aftermath. Spoiler: joints win — with less chaos, better connection, and far fewer street sign injuries.

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Brad Harvey
Man holding whiskey glass and cannabis blunt at upscale gathering

IMO No.7: We’ve Seen This Before: Cannabis Is Just Repeating the Alcohol Playbook

Cannabis is following the same normalization arc alcohol did post-Prohibition. Just ask Grandma Etta and her infamous Baptist Beer Drawer.

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Cannabis flower resting on wooden lid of Dexter Co storage jar

IMO No.6: Edibles Are a Game Changer—But They’re Not the Whole Game

Edibles made cannabis approachable for the masses, but they’re only part of the story. Let’s talk ritual, balance, and why vaping can be a slippery slope.

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Hand-blown glass cannabis pipes with Dexter Co wood case

IMO No.5: I Didn’t Go to Weed College, But I Figured It Out Anyway

A self-taught crash course in cannabis: how to buy it, try it, and not freak out while doing laundry. Because not all of us went to Weed College.

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