This new SE special section represents the convergence of smoke products and adult retail. If your store is looking to supplement its current inventory with smoke products, then please review our list of preferred smoke vendors in several different product categories. As the worlds of “adult” and “smoke” share a symbiotic relationship, we at SE would like to be your trusted source for information on the smoke products that may work best for your store, while also featuring the companies that are looking to make the adult retail industry a priority.
(Note: This story appears in the April 2024 issue of SE Magazine)
“Adult stores are definitely expanding their smoke footprint. IN fact, approximately 50% of our adult store clients are currently selling smoke products in their stores. It’s a natural fit for the existing customer base and a great incremental sale.”
– Paul Reutershan, Sales Ambassador for Williams Trading Company, one of the largest distributors of adult products in the US
“Video used to run the adult space, and right now, its dwindling on the shelves. This is why we’re encouraging adult boutiques to open up a smoke section to fill that space. Start with some cash register items, such as rolling paper and detoxes, continuing on into the slightly larger devices that are packaged like adult novelty. There’s no reason we can’t all be family. We want small businesses to thrive, and we do everything we can to cater to that mindset.”
– Cam Jennings, Adult Section Director & Department Manager of CHAMPS
ACCESSORIES
The addition of a smoke product section calls for a few smoker accessories if your store plans on truly being a ‘one-stop shop’ for counterculture products. Smoking papers and torches/lighters encourage smoke product usage and are a great add-on to have at the register. The price of convenience here cannot be ignored. Containers and scales are useful for consumers who are interested in acquiring large amounts of your product, and cleaning supplies are necessary for the long-term use of any glassware you may sell in your smoke section.
To help market all of the enjoyable effects of alternative consumption, “swag” such as greeting cards and apparel is a great way to get the word out about your company’s recent product category addition. Long-term customers will enjoy the opportunity to rep your store!
Apparel
Kill Your Culture
Colorado Springs
(888) 490-0035
Mojo Man
Orlando, FL
(407) 558-0725
Seedless Premium Brand
(619) 623-2603
Cleaning Supplies
Heady Swabs
Orange Chronic
(800) 644-4783
Piece Water
Carlsbad, CA
(888) 707-0504
Resinate Cleaner
Opa-Locka, FL
(877) 226-6448
Containers
Cannabis Queen RX
Sparks, MD
(443) 900-3412
Papers
Art Rolls
Lowell, IN
(630) 461-3990
Doobtubin
Castro Valley, CA
(510) 677-6053
Flying Brands
Cypress, TX
(832) 398-5260
Greenman Papers
Biloxi, MS
M Distribution (Pop Cones)
Vernon, CA
(323) 487-5178
Miquel y Costas & Miquel
Barcelona
Republic Brands
Glenview, IL
(847) 832-9700
Scales
Infyniti Scales
(905) 568-1823
Torches/Lighters
Blazer
Farmingdale, NY
(631) 694-5058
Buysmoxy
Hicksville, NY
(718) 473-6987
Honey Dew Whip
Stockton, CA
(209) 300-1221
Smoker Odor Solution
Charlotte, NC
(800) 397-4859
CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in all cannabis plants, which means it can be derived from either hemp or marijuana. However, CBD products are only federally legal nation-wide if they’re derived from hemp, meaning that the plant contains less than 0.3 percent THC. Since hemp was federally legalized, CBD and its derivative products have become increasingly popular for their medicinal, recreational and therapeutic effects.
Many people use CBD products because of their reputed health benefits. CBD is a possible treatment for health issues such as anxiety, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia, as well as aiding people with chronic pain, appetite suppression and nausea. The FDA has even approved CBD as an anti-seizure drug for people with epilepsy. Yet, the majority of consumers don’t need a serious medical condition to enjoy the benefits of CBD.
Some of the benefits of recreational and therapeutic use of CBD include relaxation, stress relief and anti-inflammatory effects. The method of intake affects the experience. To enjoy an array of the benefits of CBD consumption, the cannabinoid can be infused to create a wide variety of products, such as CBD beverages, CBD edibles and CBD topicals.
CBD beverages
The health benefits offered by CBD beverages make them a fantastic addition to the beverages market. The uplifting effects can be compared to alcohol beverages, without the negative effects associated with alcohol consumption. Sipping on a CBD beverage never has to sacrifice the consumer’s well-being the way a night consuming alcoholic beverages may. For instance, some studies show that alcohol can cause sleep-related problems, which makes non-alcoholic drinks infused with CBD a great alternative to alcoholic beverages for people who struggle with insomnia. Consuming CBD-infused drinks before bedtime might actually help improve sleep quality.
CBD edibles
Another type of infusion, CBD edibles come in many varieties including baked goods, chocolates and gummies. All of these products are easier to control the dose of than via smoke inhalation, a distinct advantage to CBD edibles.
CBD edibles come in pre-dosed servings, enabling the user to calculate the amount needed to consume to achieve their desired results. While certain vapor pens do not contain harmful additives, CBD edibles are an excellent way to avoid inhaling potentially toxic compounds for consumers with sensitive lungs. With their long-lasting effects, CBD edibles can provide prolonged relief from pains and stresses. Edibles are also discreet, allowing consumers to up their doses as needed.
CBD lotions/lubes
According to the National Library of Medicine, there has been a growing interest in research on the topical usage of cannabis-based extract. The benefits of topical cannabis include anti-inflammatory, anti-itching, analgesics, wound healing and anti-proliferative effects on the skin, making CBD topicals a potential product of interest for any consumer. However, the additional calming and arousing effects of CBD offer especially intriguing benefits to the bedroom in the forms of CBD lotion and lube.
CBD is a vasodilator, which means that it can increase blood flow to the area it is applied to. Increased blood flow is an essential part of the arousal process. It also helps the muscles in and around the applied area relax. For people with certain pelvic floor dysfunctions marked by muscle tightness, the increased blood flow caused by using CBD lubricant can help the muscles relax enough to make penetration both possible and enjoyable. For the average user, CBD lubricant can also increase sensation and sensitivity.
Dr Yinzys CBD
(561) 982-6354
Just CBD
Fort Lauderdale FL
(954) 226-2030
Koi CBD
Norwalk, CA
(877) 774-4779 x212
Lit Labs CBD
Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 707-8869
Sivan Remedies
Point Lookout, NY
(518) 527-5742
CANNABINOIDS
It turns out that the world of weed is way more complicated than you might have believed, not just in what’s available, but in what manner and measure of legality. So, let’s break down just a few components of the Cannabis plant, their distinct differences in effects and properties, as well as their unique legal terms and distinguishers.
The word “cannabis” refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa. The word “marijuana” refers to those parts of or products from the plant Cannabis sativa that contain substantial amounts of (more than 0.3%) tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is a cannabinoid, or a naturally occurring compound found in the Cannabis sativa plant, a type of flowering plant in the Cannabaceae family. There are hundreds of different compounds present in the plant, only a portion of which are termed cannabinoids, because they have an affinity for and activity at cannabinoid receptors naturally found in the endocannabinoid systems of the human body (as well as in all other animals). Cannabinoids are differentiated into classes based on their degree of psychoactivity. THC is the cannabinoid primarily responsible for the effects of marijuana on a person’s mental state, and it’s the most controlled aspect of the plant, legally.
It’s a common misconception that hemp and marijuana are two different species of plant. In fact, they’re not distinct species at all, they’re just two different names for cannabis. While science doesn’t differentiate between “hemp” and “marijuana,” the law does. Some cannabis plants contain less than 0.3% of THC, and are therefore considered industrial hemp, rather than marijuana. This distinction is very important, not only in the potential benefits and effects, but also in their legality.
When Congress enacted the 2014 Farm Bill, it defined hemp as distinct from marijuana for the first time under our U.S. Code. This legislation was intended to create an incentive and policy directive for the agricultural sector as a whole to consider hemp as a viable cash crop. This assessment does not seek to undermine the cannabis flower market, but looks at other cannabinoids as ingredients for therapeutic/pharmaceutical products (medicines, creams, balms and lotions), consumer products (candies, beverages and foods) and supplements. Essentially, if a cannabinoid is extracted from the cannabis plant, it is combined with other materials, compounds and ingredients in order to form a finished good. This is only one segment of the modern-day hemp marketplace – the cannabinoid submarket.
Cannabis plants, which include marijuana and hemp, contain more than 100 chemical substances called cannabinoids. Some are psychoactive – which means they change how your brain functions – and some aren’t. Besides THC and “CBD” (cannabidiol, a class of cannabinoid which has no psychoactive effect, and the second most prevalent active ingredient in cannabis), more than 100 other cannabinoids have been identified. Cannabinoids have served numerous roles in medicine, culture and recreation for almost as long as recorded human history. The earliest known use of cannabinoids dates back 5,000 years ago in modern Romania, while the documentation of the earliest medical dates back to around 400 AD. However, formal extraction, isolation and structural elucidation of cannabinoids have taken place relatively recently in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then, numerous advancements have been made in further isolating naturally occurring cannabinoids. In the United States today, the FDA has approved medical uses for some cannabinoids, including treatment of seizures and nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy.
Depending on the cannabinoid, the route of administration will vary. Cannabinoids may be administered orally via incorporation in consumed food products such as infused teas or oils or via inhalation by smoking. Although smoking cannabis is traditionally the most common method of cannabinoid administration, vaporization with e-cigarettes is continuing to become more popular, offering a more rapid, less carcinogenic method of delivering cannabinoids from the lungs into the bloodstream.
Delta-8
Sometimes referred to as “marijuana lite” or “diet weed”, Delta-8 is typically manufactured in concentrated amounts from hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD), which, firstly, means that it qualifies as a hemp product under the Farm Bill, and meets the standard for being federally legal.
There are many ways to use Delta-8, including: in edible products such as brownies or gummies; in liquid extracts called tinctures; inhaled as vaped concentrates like oil or wax; smoked as buds, flowers or as hemp on which Delta-8 concentrate has been sprayed; orally via capsules; and via the skin, through creams, lotions or patches.
Why is there such a growing demand for Delta-8? For starters, its chemical structure is similar to that of its well-known cousin, Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9 THC), the main compound in marijuana that gets you high. Delta-8 produces a fuzzy, euphoric high that’s said to be similar to that from marijuana, but milder. Potential medical benefits of the isolated compound Delta-8 THC may include: pain relief, improved sleep quality, the calming of an overactive nervous system or immune system, improved appetite, sensory overstimulation prevention and reduced inflammation.
Currently, Delta-8 THC is legal at the federal level, but it’s not legal in every state. With that said, laws regarding the production, sale and use of Delta-8 THC and Delta-9 THC are continually evolving. While CBD doesn’t have any intoxicating effects, Delta-8 THC has similar psychoactive properties to Delta-9 THC, although it is generally less potent than Delta-9.
A Gift from Nature Supplies
Orlando, FL
(407) 704-8519
BEARly Legal Hemp
JessupPA
(888) 823-2759
Canna Aid
Mooresville, NC
(704) 275-8715
Dazed 8
Portland, TN
(615) 212-8816
Deltiva
St. Augustine, FL
(877) 922-5783
Ganjinka
Carrollton, TX
(855) 444-8296
Hi On Nature
(206) 650-1142
Juicy Kush
Laguna Hills, CA
(714) 362-7694
Seltzer 8
Columbus, OH
(833) 735-8978
Stone Vikings
(404) 994-0398
The Real DBG
Trip Drip
Pharr, TX
(949) 423-3763
Uplift CBD
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 222-6272
Zaza THC
Los Angeles, CA
(424) 438-0568
Delta-9
Both Delta-8 and Delta-9 are forms of THC. But when people refer to THC, they usually mean the Delta-9 that’s found in high concentrations in marijuana. Delta-9 THC is the major naturally-occurring intoxicating component of the cannabis plant. When someone smokes or consumes Delta-9 THC beyond a certain threshold, they typically experience a “high.”
In states where Delta-9 THC is legal, cannabis dispensaries offer products in many forms, including gummies, cookies, candies, infused beverages, tinctures, vaping cartridges, topical lotions and pre-rolled “joints.” Delta-9 THC can be smoked or vaporized in flower (bud) form without requiring extraction, although edibles, topicals and other preparations do require an extraction process. On the other hand, nearly all Delta-8 THC products are synthesized, extracted and purified from Cannabis-sourced CBD.
Potential benefits of consuming Delta-9 THC may include: relaxation, decreased anxiety, increased appetite, feelings of happiness or exhilaration, heightened imagination and improved sensory perception.
Also, benefits are seen in people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), neurodegenerative disorders, seizures, autism and autoimmune diseases, just to name a few.
Alternative Health Distribution
Mooresville, NC
(404) 401-2106
Astro Eight
Wesley Chapel, FL
(657) 889-5384
Coastal Hemp Co.
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Delta Munchies
Houston, TX
(213) 537-3335
Nirvana Kulture
Tucker, GA
TerpBoys
Huntingdon Valley, PA
(267) 571-1080
Hemp
Hemp refers to cannabis plants often designated for industrial use containing less than the legal threshold of THC in the US. Other than the THC content, there’s one other difference between hemp and marijuana: legality. The 2014 Farm Bill made it legal to grow hemp, or cannabis containing less than 0.3 percent THC, throughout the United States. It also made hemp-derived CBD products federally legal.
Hemp, or cannabis with less than 0.3 percent THC, can also be grown to create other kinds of products, including: paper, clothing, textiles, animal feed, plastic and food products. Hemp seed is quite nutritious, as it’s a complete protein that’s also high in fiber. Because hemp grows faster than trees and other crops, it’s considered to be a more sustainable way of making products like paper and textiles.
The non-cannabinoid, industrial hemp marketplace involves fibers, grain, seeds and hurd/woody core. These segments have long been in existence and have seen marginal market-based economic success over the last several decades. Yet, with a renewed focus on hemp production due to its generally positive environmental implications and that it utilizes significantly less water than most other cash crops/commodities, it has moved to a greater position of emphasis. This began with the 2014 Farm Bill and its focus on energizing the American farmer with the wide-ranging promise of hemp.
The hemp plant serves a number of different industries, and we’ve seen many innovative industrial products made of hemp. Hemp is widely noted for its 50,000+ uses and it’s just getting started.
For thousands of years, industrial hemp was utilized in building projects and there’s tremendous promise for hemp materials used for construction today. However, if hemp is truly the efficient, environmentally-friendly, and water-friendly plant that we know it is, then it’s only a matter of time, effort, investment, infrastructure and energy before these other uses come to widespread fruition.
Hemp Bev Co.
Phoenix, AZ
(888) 420-3021
OrganoLeaf
Orlando, FL
(407) 949-2703
Torch Enterprise
(909) 970-0403
THC & THCA
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is the most abundant non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in Cannabis. Cannabis plants generate THCA rather than THC in their natural state. THCA is converted into a psychoactive THC chemical when heated, smoked or vaped. It is a non-intoxicating chemical present in Cannabis, and is the precursor of the well-known hallucinogenic chemical present in cannabis, Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
The health benefits provided by THCA are best absorbed by the body through a raw method of consumption such as cannabis juicing. THCA works to relieve inflammation, pain and is an ideal cannabinoid for treating symptoms of such conditions as arthritis and seizures (including epilepsy).
THCA is an effective neuroprotectant, so it is beneficial in the treatment of such conditions as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It can also help to stimulate the appetite in patients suffering from cachexia and anorexia nervosa. Most impressively, research shows that THC-A helps to slow the proliferation of cancerous cells.
Note: Although all hemp-derived cannabidiol products are legal federally, check with your state on state laws, as restrictions vary locally.
Bak8d NY
(212) 729-6688
Budzburn
Orange Park, FL
(904) 375-2573
Cannapresso
City of Industry, CA
CANNA ELITE
Jeff
(332) 201-1084
sales@canna-elite.com
Canna Elite’s craft-quality exotic confections are handcrafted with love and a taste for counter culture. Their in-house team of not only chefs and herbalists but also food & Cannabis scientists, works to bring the most delicious and effective handcrafted treats. They use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients from around the world!
They blend high-end confections, advanced cannabis and herbal science together with pharma technology to bring customers the most complete products.
Cycling Frog
Seattle, WA
Gummy Gemz
Hombres Distribution
(714) 376-6150
JoyRide
(408) 438-8517
Xite Edibles
Colorado Springs, CO
(859) 394-7694
DISTRIBUTORS
Similar to the way adult store owners and buyers purchase much of their store’s inventory through distributors, stores can also consider these distributors to be a one-stop shop for their smoke product needs.
Adyah Wholesale
Easton, PA
(610) 504-1451
AFG Distribution
Asheville, NC
(855) 234-4386
AK Wholesale
Bensenville, IL
(888) 672-9510
Biohazard
Commerce, CA
(888) 421-4942
Cali Kulture
Atlanta, GA
(855) 999-2254
Cannatron
Oak Park, MI
(855) 977-0420
Clear Connect Distributors
Norcross, GA
(770) 458-5270
Distro 365
Newbury Park, CA
(279) 777-7786
Distro Mike
Clearwater, FL
(727) 404-4775
Divine Distro
Houtson, TX
(832) 759-8765
Drip Drop Distro
Boise, ID
(800) 983-3326
Durity Distribution
Drake Fisher
2623 S. Fry St. Boise, ID 83709
(866) 967-2425
orders@duritydistro.com
Established in 2015, Durity Distribution is a distribution company for smoke and vape products. They offer full white labeling options, no questions asked buy-back guarantees, and superb quality through certified manufacturing processes.
DVP Distro
Hallendale Beach, FL
(888) 550-2211
Empire Imports
Ontario, CA
(909) 930-5020
Endless Distro
(833) 420-7387
Gotham Distributors
Melville, NY
(516) 342-9678
HotSpot Distributors
Tucker, GA
(770) 864-5450
J Brands
Hallendale, FL
(786) 323-7845
Kloud King Distributors
Delaware Water Gap, PA
(570) 730-3856
Loon Wholesale
Maplewood, MN
(651) 487-4056
Ludicrous Distro
Pflugerville, TX
(737) 297-1909
Mi-Pod Wholesale
Phoenix, AZ
Miami Distro
Dania Beach, FL
(888) 970-6242
Mike’s Worldwide Imports
Houston, TX
(888) 694-6453
MMS Distro
Garden City, NY
(516) 806-4900
My Smoke Wholesale
Houston, TX
(844) 628-9223
Partynuts
Tallahassee, FL
(877) 203-0340
Payless Distro
Sugar Land, TX
(844) 772-9537
Phresh Picks
Albuquerque, NM
(833) 274-7374
Ram International
Houston, TX
(713) 679-0785
Skeye Wholesale
Maunee, OH
(866) 470-8806
Smoke Direct Distribution
Fort Lauderdale , FL
(786) 501-5717
SmokeEtown
Dallas, TX
(469) 779-0888
SmokeHouse Distribution
Commerce Township, MI
(877) 380-2899
Soltrading USA
New Hyde Park, NY
(917) 775-6712
Southern Wholesale
Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 256-5556
Star Importers & Wholesalers
Tucker, GA
(770) 908-0404
STNR Creations
Leilani Ochoada
6541 Orange Blossom Trl., #600
Orlando, FL 32809
(855) 786-7779
glass@stnrcreations.com
STNR Creations specializes in providing high-quality, alternative cannabinoid products including hemp-derived vapes, edibles, and flower ranges. Their diverse cannabinoid offerings encompass Delta 8, Delta 9, HHC, THC-P, and THC-A, ensuring a rich variety tailored to individual preferences. Discover their new 2 Gram THC-A disposable vapes or their innovative Mushroom Gummies, blending tradition with modern cannabinoid science for an elevated journey.
Surfside Brands
Westport, CT
(562) 536-6241
The Odyssey Group
Troy, MI
(877) 831-2917
Toobs Distribution
Anaheim, CA
(714) 363-3899
“After COVID, we expanded our smoke area to probably more than 200 feet of my store. We went from carrying just pipes, to waterpipes, nectar collectors, vape products, disposable vape, CBD, gummies, edibles, trays, apparel, all sorts of things.”
– Martin Puentes, Manager of the Fine Arts West adult store in Dallas
Triple Five Distribution
Miami, FL
(866) 470-9592
UniShow
Houston, TX
(713) 278-7677
United Partners Group
Costa Mesa, CA
(800) 722-8743
White Rhino
Draper, UT
(855) 803-8883
Zone Wholesale
Stafford, TX
(713) 785-3111
KRATOM
“Kratom” is the name of a tropical plant related to coffee trees, which grows naturally in Southeast Asia. It is also the common name for the product derivative from the Asian evergreen tree, which contains a chemical called mitragynine, an alkaloid that acts on the brain opiate receptors and alters mood.
Historically, Asian farm workers chewed kratom leaves for energy and pain relief, to work harder and longer. Today, kratom is most often taken orally, for recreation or as an herbal supplement. How kratom effects you may depend on how much you consume. Low doses of kratom are associated with uplifting effects, increased sociability and higher levels of alertness, while higher doses activate the sedative effects. In small doses, kratom is popular as an energy and mood booster similar to coffee use, recreationally like beer and wine and in larger amounts as an alternative pain management. Kratom is also being considered as a therapy treatment for opioid addiction recovery.
Federally, kratom is considered an over-the-counter (OTC) herbal supplement, and it is not yet FDA-approved. The American Kratom Association (AKA), a consumer advocacy group, estimates that 10-16 million people in the U.S. regularly consume kratom in the form of leaves, beverages, edibles or powders.
Taking kratom along with other medications or substances can be harmful. Check with your state laws before considering distributing kratom, as the substance is illegal to distribute in any form in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin. Other kratom regulations in various states include age restrictions, marketing, labeling and percentage laws.
Kratom Beverages
Herba Re-Leaf
Austin Kilheeney
281 W 6th Street,
Wyoming PA 18604
1-844-MIT-LEAF
info@herbapumps.com
Their mission is to create a modern, technologically advanced herbal company specializing in kratom and many other herbs. They are committed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and transparency. They believe that by combining cutting-edge technology with the latest scientific research, they can provide customers with the best possible kratom products and help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
Legal Lean Store
Orlando, FL
(321) 236-2619
Your Kratom
Henderson, NV
Kratom Edibles
Choice Botanicals
Houston, TX
(888) 437-7779
Kratom Krates
San Antonio, FL
(727) 264-6546
Kratom Powder
Blue Magic Kratom
Temecula, CA
(951) 691-6498
Club 13
Hastings, FL
(877) 922-5783
Green Shores Nutra
(800) 921-4605
Happy Hippo
Boise, ID
(208) 995-4200
Hush Kratom
Garden City, ID
Kr8om
Fort Worth, TX
(817) 888-3344
Kraken Kratom
Portland, OR
(855) 572-8661
Krave Botanicals
Santee, CA
(619) 596-6900
MT BRands
Cape Coral, FL
(239) 542-0260
Royal Kratom
Carlsbad, CA
(800) 520-0966
Tusk Kratom
Orlando, FL
White Diamond Extracts
(951) 250-6874
Zion Herbals
(800) 882-0828
MEDICAL
With the laws concerning cannabis varying dramatically from state to state, many consumers who engage in the higher life find themselves in need of a sudden cleanse. Whatever the reason for wanting the remnants of marijuana out of the body as quickly as possible, there are a number of ways to do it.
Drug tests for cannabis measure THC and its by-products, or metabolites. These metabolites remain in the system long after the effects of the drug have worn off.
THC is a stubborn compound, because it’s fat-soluble, which means that the it binds to fat molecules in the body. And because CBD comes from the same plant, cannabis, which has low amounts of THC, trace amounts of THC in a CBD product could be enough to fail a drug test!
Some ‘detoxes’ mask the substance present in the body for a period of time, giving the user a temporary ‘clean’; others work with the body’s natural detoxification process to totally eliminate metabolites from the user’s system. Some drug detoxes are designed to flush one specific drug, while others clear traces of a number of substances.
Detoxes come in a number of forms generally designed to aid the user in passing a hair test, urine test or saliva swab test. Detox products come in varieties such as pills and supplements, drinks, shampoo for hair tests and even mouthwashes for mouth swabs! Many ‘detox kits’ include testing strips, as well, so consumers can see for themselves if the product has worked.
Urine tests are the most commonly employed drug tests. When all else fails for your concerned customer, synthetic urine is legal to sell as novelty.
Detox Products
Applied Sciences
Boise, ID
(877) 929-4040
Vale Enterprises
Denver, CO
(888) 488-8253
Zydot
Tulsa, OK
(918) 622-2400
Cleanses/Testing
Serious Monkey Bizz
Las Vegas, NV
(800) 936-1070
Spectrum Labs (Urine Luck)
Las Vegas, NV
(800) 721-1414
The Whizzinator
Las Vegas, NV
(888) 895-7016
Xurine
(800) 568-2595
MUSHROOMS
Mushroom wellness products made with medicinal mushrooms do not contain psychoactive compounds like psilocybin. Rather, the majority of ‘magic mushroom’ products on the market today come from the Amanita Musacria, a poisonous psychoactive fungus known for its distinctive red and white appearance. The psychoactive compound in Amanita mushrooms is muscimol, which experts say is less hallucinogenic than psilocybin, although it is said to have a magical effect, among a number of other potential health benefits.
According to the STNR Creations Team, “Amanita Muscaria are indeed a poisonous mushroom if eaten directly from the ground. Amanita Muscaria mushrooms naturally contain high levels of Ibotenic Acid, which is why anyone who intends to use them for edible products must first decarboxylate the mushrooms. Ibotenic acid is not present in any form of the mushroom that has been properly neutralized.”
Decarboxylated Amanita extract products offer varying potencies, or doses, formulated to provide the potential health benefits of mushrooms without causing intoxication. All mushroom products feature one type of mushroom or combine several types together. While the benefits may vary depending on the type of mushroom in question, some holistic health benefits offered by mushroom products in general include immune support, brain health, stress relief and antioxidant support.
Amanita products are designed to provide an overall sense of contentment and positivity, offering consumers a natural way to elevate their mood. Through the consumption of Amanita products, consumers may encounter a significant expansion of creativity and imagination, likened to a psychedelic experience.
Because Amanita binds heavily with GABA(A) receptors, the products can provide pain relief without the use of prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs. Amanita products may also help alleviate stress and anxiety by reducing physical discomfort.
Additional natural mushroom additives such as lion’s mane and cordyceps promote immune support, cognitive enhancement, stress reduction, as well as the potential to enhance energy levels and mental clarity. Another popular mushroom addition renowned for their adaptogenic qualities, Reishi mushrooms can promote tranquility, relaxation and a healthy sleep cycle.
Mushroom gummies
Mushroom gummies are most popular form of mushroom products on the market and provide a delightful and convenient option for consuming medicinal mushrooms. By encapsulating the therapeutic compounds in a chewable form, manufacturers aim to provide an enjoyable and effective route to incorporate the benefits of mushrooms into the consumer’s daily routine.
Mushroom capsules
Mushroom capsules offer a concentrated dose of mushroom extracts in a pill. Capsules provide the benefits of mushroom supplements in a more traditional supplemental form.
Mushroom powders
Mushroom powders can be blended into beverages or food, providing a convenient way to incorporate mushrooms into the consumers’ daily diet.
Mushroom liquid extracts
Mushroom liquid extracts are highly concentrated mushroom formulations that can be added to beverages or taken directly. With quick absorption, liquid extracts provide a convenient option for those seeking a potent mushroom supplement that they don’t have to wait to digest.
Because Amanita Muscaria mushrooms aren’t classified as controlled substances like psilocybin-containing mushrooms, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate them as they do with cannabinoids and other commonly consumed counterculture products. Amanita mushroom products are legal in every state except for Louisiana, and are rising in popularity quickly.
Eden Shrooms
(888) 808-3336
Goomz
(310) 883-8139
Mushroom Lyfe
Carlsbad, CA
(760) 239-0285
Reel World Brands
El Cajon, CA
(619) 672-5951
Take Shroomz
Houston, TX
SMOKE IMPLEMENTS
Water pipes
A water pipe, commonly referred to as a “bong,” is a filtration device generally used for smoking cannabis, CBD, tobacco or other herbal substances.
Many users enjoy water pipes for their “clean” smoking experience, which is said to be less harsh than with other pipes or papers. Bongs come in various shapes, sizes and materials, with features such as ice chambers contributing to the overall smoking experience, and others just designed to please the eye.
Hookahs
A hookah is a type of waterpipe used to smoke tobacco. To smoke hookah, flavorful tobacco mixtures are indirectly heated using coals or wood embers.
The tobacco used in a hookah is called shisha. Shisha is a sticky mixture of tobacco and natural and artificial flavorings which comes in a variety of flavors, with the most popular being fruits and mint. The aroma and taste of the smoke can be an enjoyable sensory experience, and many people appreciate the opportunity to try new and interesting flavor combinations when smoking shisha.
Smoking hookah is also a popular social activity in many cultures around the world, and it has been around for centuries. Today, hookah is growing in popularity in the United States.
Smoking shisha can have a calming, relaxing effect on the body and mind. While shisha smoke does contain nicotine, the amount is usually much lower than what is found in cigarette smoke.
Pipes
A pipe is a smoking tool for smoking tobacco or herbs, which consists simply of a mouthpiece, a stem and a bowl. The advantages of a pipe as a smoking device are its accessibility, reusability and general convenience. Some consumers also collect pipes in different designs and styles of all kinds. Pipes come in a variety of materials, like metal, stone, ceramic and silicone; however glass is generally the most popular.
Aqua Glass Works
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
(909) 527-4088
Bad Ash Wholesale
Franklin, IN
(844) 422-3274
Headway Designs
Pepperell, MA
(978) 650-1294
High Society Smoke Supply
(469) 212-0278
Illuminati Glass
(212) 729-6688
Lotus Glass
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 628-3542
Sheldon Black
Thicket Now
Chino, CA
(888) 842-6697
West Coast Gifts
Vancouver, BC
(866) 733-3938
Zong Glass
Phoenix, AZ
(877) 472-3349
VAPE
E-cigarette, or “vaping” products, can be used to deliver nicotine, cannabis (THC, CBD) and other herbs. Vaping devices have a heating element that atomizes a liquid solution of these concentrated substances, which becomes a vapor the user inhales. Vaping concentrated herbs allow the effects to be felt almost immediately.
Vaping offers an enjoyable alternative experience to smoking. Many people find vaping relaxing, and it has become a popular social community. Avid consumers seek out diverse flavors of vapes, which are constantly being innovated.
Vapes come both with cartridges filled with cannabinoids, as well as with nicotine and other herbs; however the bodies of vapes are typically specialized and stylized to their intended use, and are not interchangeable.
Cannabinoids Vape
Cake Brand
(714) 376-4555
Elf THC
Huka Puff
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 732-2931
Kutos
Poughkeepsie, NY
(929) 470-1505
Melt Exotics
Los Angeles, CA
Not Your Bakery
Pressure Pipeline
McDonough, GA
(877) 332-4287
Snapbar
Alachua, FL
(201) 565-7226
Top Green US
Montclair, CA
(909) 517-1100
Viva La Hemp
Pompano Beach, FL
(561) 331-1258
Warped Labs
(318) 349-0685
Nicotine/Tobacco Vape
7 Daze MFG
Ontario, CA
(866) 447-3293
Air Bar
Airis Tech
(818) 666-8142
Aloha Sun
(323) 856-1428
Annbiz
Norcross, GA
(833) 473-3329
Apex Vape Wholesale
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 306-3306
Bang Bang Vapors
Amarillo, TX
Czar
Tampa, FL
(813) 284-8871
Eagle Bar
Tulsa, OK
(918) 221-3997
Element E Liquids
Miramar, FL
(305) 239-9228
Flawless Vapes
Anaheim, CA
(954) 595-7775
Fume Vapors
(855) 507-3863
Get Ispire
Venice, CA
(949) 322-4435
Get Myster
(818) 403-4213
Goat Bar Tech
Elk Grove, CA
Got Vape Wholesale
Yorba Linda, CA
(888) 827-3101
Hidden Valley Vapors
Cedar City, UT
(435) 263-0081
Honey Stick
Sunrise, FL
(888) 420-8858
Hyppe Brand
KadoBar
(404) 642-4967
Kang Vapes
Tucker, GA
(470) 767-8298
Ligg Vape
Somerset, NJ
(212) 287-9034
Moor Vapes
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
(909) 360-8133
Nasty
Posh Brands
(773) 249-6420
Pura
Ram Goods
Rokin
Henderson, NV
(866) 445-5660
Space Max Official
Stream Line Group
Long Beach, CA
(714) 823-3750
Tasty Puff
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 323-4477
The Finest Liquid
(740) 502-3162
The Flurish Group
Huntington Beach, CA
(424) 466-7197
The Puff Brands
Las Vegas, NV
(469) 212-02787
TrulyBar
Los Angeles, CA
(661) 370-1953
Tyson 2.0
Hallendale Beach, FL
(901) 644-0016
Vape Central Wholesale
Walnut, CA
(866) 609-6099
Vapor Tech Wholesale
Phoenix, AZ
(480) 634-4225
Vapetasia
Vaproma
Fairfield, CA
(855) 827-7662
Vecee
(708) 627-2303
Yooz
(626) 567-2689
OTHER
If your store is looking to take a deeper dive into carrying smoke products and accessories, the following companies offer products that may further enhance those efforts. These listings include computer hardware and software, including credit card processing and ATMs, as well as such peripheral products as whip-its, seeds and tobacco accessories.
For Stores
Argyle Payments
Store software
Beyond Bancard
Orange, CA
(844) 365-3050
CC Processing
Club Control Systems
Warren Cato
(800) 635-3189
wcato@clubcontrolsystems.com
ATM Machines
Dufflebag Boyz
Orlando, FL
(407) 858-9881
Private label
Kush Kards
Greeting cards
One Stop Fixtures
Decatur, GA
(404) 934-6627
Store hardware
Platinum Solutions
Miriam Ramos
(216) 543-4983
CC Processing
SJT Enterprises
Westlake, OH
(440) 617-1100
Branded magnets
Sticker Cabana
Tampa, FL
(813) 761-8283
Stickers
Packaging
Botanaway
Richmond, VA
(800) 882-0878
Packaging
Cilicon Plus
Miami, FL
(305) 382-8183
Packaging
Lamp Nutra
Carlsbad, CA
(800) 520-0966
Packaging
Lion Ext.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
(501) 908-1117
Packaging
Whip
Creamright Products
Marco Island, FL
(239) 465-0002
Whip products
Exotic Whip
New York, NY
Whip products
Galaxy Gas
Kennesaw, GA
(404) 334-3588
Whip products
Gourmet Innovations
Pompano Beach, FL
(877) 502-7326
Whip products
Supreme Whip
Miami, FL
(305) 748-2021
Whip products
Seeds
Mr. Nice
(877) 767-6423
Seeds
Royal Queen Seeds
Eugene, OR
(800) 601-2340
Seeds
Vancoast Seeds
(888) 996-1118
Seeds
Tobacco Accessories
Habano Cigars Wholesale
Homer Glen, IL
(708) 737-3396
Tobacco accessories
Inter-Continental Trading
Mount Prospect, IL
(800) 595-0796
Tobacco accessories
Stay tuned for more from the SMOKEROTICA section in SE Magazine!
In future issues, we’ll be highlighting specific product segments within the smoke sector.
For opportunities in this section, please contact Kristofer Kay or Sharon Meadows at (727) 723-8827 or email kris@edpublications.com or sharon@edpublications.com.
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