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how to smoke cannabis


To smoke cannabis healthily in California, follow these guidelines:
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Age: Make sure you are at least 21 years old. It is illegal for minors to purchase, possess, or use cannabis in California.
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Get a doctor's recommendation: If you need cannabis for medicinal purposes, consult with a doctor to get a recommendation. This will allow you to purchase medical cannabis and avoid paying recreational taxes.
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Choose the right strain: Select strains with lower THC levels (less than 15%) and higher CBD levels. CBD is known for its therapeutic benefits and can counteract some of the negative effects of THC.
See [[Talk:Main Page|the talk page]] for more ideas on what should be in this wiki,
as well as discussions on languages etc.


Use vaporizers or edibles: Instead of smoking cannabis, consider using vaporizers or edibles. Vaporizers heat the cannabis at a lower temperature than combustion, which reduces harmful chemicals. Edibles take longer to take effect and last longer, allowing for more controlled dosing.
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Don't overdo it: Start with a low dose and wait to see how it affects you. High doses can increase anxiety and other negative effects.
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===Recent news about Terry===
:''For older news, see the [[News Archive]].''
;Thursday, April 16th, 2026: Amazon Prime Video release a trailer for the final “season” of {{GOTV}}, confirming a release date of May 13th, 2026. ([https://youtu.be/r3zCN9S2RXg Amazon Prime Video UK and IE YouTube])


Don't drive under the influence: Cannabis impairs judgment and reaction time. Never drive or operate heavy machinery after using cannabis.
;Friday, March 13th, 2026: The Pratchett estate announce ''The Discworld Bestiary'', a hardcover guide to Discworld creatures, “annotated by Rincewind” and illustrated by [[Paul Kidby]]. It will be published on 15th October 2026. ([https://terrypratchett.com/news/the-discworld-bestiary-to-be-published-october-2026/ TerryPratchett.com])


Don't smoke with tobacco: Combining cannabis and tobacco can lead to nicotine addiction and increase the risk of respiratory problems.
;Monday, August 4th, 2025: [[Rhianna Pratchett]] publicly announces via social media that her first child (and Terry’s first grandchild), '''Samuel Raphael Pratchett''', was born on July 19th “to the sound of Welcome to the Jungle by Vitamin String Quartet. Not bad for a human.” ([https://bsky.app/profile/rhi.bsky.social/post/3lvgywf4goh2t @rhi.bky.social])


Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water before, during, and after using cannabis to reduce the risk of dehydration and dry mouth.
;Friday, April 18th, 2025: The Pratchett estate announce “the Discworld Graphic Novel Universe”, a new series of graphic novel adaptations. They will kick off with three books to be published in 2026 and 2027: {{WFM}}, adapted by [[Rhianna Pratchett]] (artist not yet announced) will be published by Puffin in 2027. In 2026, Doubleday will publish {{TOT}}, by Gary Chudleigh (writer), Rachael Stott (artist) and Ellie Wright (colourist); and {{MR}}, the creative team for which has not yet been announced. ([https://terrypratchett.com/news/discworld-graphic-novel-universe/ TerryPratchett.com])


Be aware of drug interactions: Inform your doctor about any medications you're taking. Cannabis can interact with certain drugs and increase their effects or side effects.
;Thursday, January 30th, 2025: In an update on Kickstarter, the Pratchett Estate state that "in light of new articles and allegations" the [[Book:Good Omens The Official (and Ineffable) Graphic Novel|''Good Omens'' graphic novel]] project will now be controlled solely by the Estate, and that Neil Gaiman will have no financial interest or involvement. They have also opened a new window for refunds which will last until 27 February, and add a way for backers to opt out of certain rewards. ([https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dunmanifestin/good-omens/posts/4302179 Kickstarter update])


Use in a well-ventilated area: Make sure you're in a well-ventilated area to reduce the risk of inhaling second-hand smoke and accumulating harmful chemicals.
===Significant Pratchett Events===
;Wednesday, August 30th, 2017: In accordance with his final wishes Sir Terry Pratchett's unfinished novels are destroyed using a steamroller. [https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/aug/30/terry-pratchett-unfinished-novels-destroyed-streamroller News Article]


Be cautious around children and pets: Keep cannabis out of reach of children and pets, as they may accidentally ingest it and experience adverse effects.
;Saturday, February 11th, 2017: The BBC broadcasts the biographical documentary ''[[TV and Film:Terry Pratchett: Back in Black|Terry Pratchett: Back in Black]]''. (Non-UK viewers may be able to watch it '''''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpdh-vKTz4 here]]''''')


Store safely: Store cannabis in a secure, child-resistant container, and in a cool, dark place to preserve its potency and avoid contamination.
;Thursday, August 27th, 2015: Publication of the final Discworld novel, {{TSC}}.


Don't mix with alcohol: Combining cannabis and alcohol can increase the risk of adverse effects, such as increased heart rate and decreased motor control.
;Thursday, March 12th, 2015: Sir Terry Pratchett died at home in Wiltshire following a long battle with Alzheimer's. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 BBC report, 3:26pm GMT]


By following these guidelines, you can minimize potential health risks associated with cannabis use in California. Remember to always be responsible and respect the laws surrounding cannabis use.
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''Please, help to maintain the excellent standard of the articles in this wiki.''
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'''Alphabetical list of [[List of Pratchett characters|characters]] in the works of Terry Pratchett'''
When including characters, please also add them to the ''Pratchett characters'' category.
 
This popular page is fourth in views after the Main Page but it has not been updated regularly.
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===Latest and Upcoming Publications and Events by or about Terry Pratchett===
;15 October 2026: Publication of The Discworld Bestiary by Penguin (Transworld).
 
;13 May 2026: Release of ''[[TV & Film:Good Omens|Good Omens 3]]'' on Amazon Prime Video.
 
;14 October 2025: Publication of new edition of {{SHWD}} by Penguin.
 
;28 August 2025: Publication of {{TBB}} by Puffin.
 
;24 April 2025: Publication of the annotated Penguin Classics edition of {{NW}} (in the UK; Australian publication date is 22 July 2025).
 
;21 January 2025: Publication of {{TWD}} by Puffin.
 
;7 November 2024: Publication of {{DTPD}} by Penguin (Transworld).
 
;26 September 2024: Publication of updated paperback edition of {{SP}}, now including the additional story "Arnold, the Bominable Snowman".
 
;28 April 2024: [[Terry Pratchett Day]] 2024, with the theme "The Wrong Place to Start".
 
;25 April 2024: Publication of a Collector’s Library hardback edition of {{DO}}.
 
;29 February 2024: Publication of new paperback edition of {{TLH}} from Gollancz, matching the [[50 Years of Terry]] Penguin editions.
 
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===Did you know that...===
* ...the motto carved above the doors of [[Unseen University]] means ''Now you see it, now you don't''?
* ...there are only six references to Harry Potter on this entire Wiki?
* ...[[Sto Lat]] is a [[wikipedia:Sto Lat|Polish song]], the expression meaning "may you live a hundred years"?
* ...someone has actually made a [http://freespace.virgin.net/tony.fisk2/janescakes/discworld/discworld.htm Discworld cake]?
* ...the article [[Multiple exclamation marks]] has attracted more than 50,000 views?!!! And that was on the ''old'' Wiki: even allowing for the shiny new-ness of this new home, "M.E.M." has attracted over 36,000 viewings while many popular characters and books haven't reached 10,000. What ''is'' it about this page?
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* {{lsr}}, The L-Space Web, a Terry Pratchett/Discworld Website
* [https://guild.pratchatpodcast.com The Guild of Recappers & Podcasters], a sister wiki for Discworld podcasts
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About Discworld & Terry Pratchett Wiki

This wiki is a Terry Pratchett-oriented wiki environment. We currently have more than 4300 articles. Although it started out centred on Discworld, it now hosts all sorts of information about Terry Pratchett and his works. Want to contribute? Read the Getting started guide to become a valued contributor in minutes. Then sign in and start editing stub articles or wanted but still empty pages.

Portals

Navigate here to browse through the articles

  • Bibliography: Books and other material written by Terry Pratchett
  • Characters: Pratchett characters
  • Places: Agatea to Zambingo, even a Place Where The Sun Does Not Shine
  • Discworld Stuff: Anything belonging to the Discworld or Terry Pratchett's writings in general
  • Annotations: Comments by readers relating to Pratchett books.
  • About Terry Pratchett
  • Fandom: About or produced by people who read Terry Pratchett's books
  • Podcasts: Audio shows which discuss the books
  • Categories: A directory of major categories for articles on this wiki
  • Reading suggestions: There's a life beyond Pratchett, and after triple-reading every book and map this is where you start that life

A meeting place: The Mended Drum

To discuss non-content matters (what do we do with content disputes, vandalism, etc, what do we want to do with this wiki, and so on), use this location: Discworld & Pratchett Wiki:Mended Drum

See the talk page for more ideas on what should be in this wiki, as well as discussions on languages etc.

Are you new to wikis and want to try out how it works? On the Sandbox you can edit as much as you like and get used to working with a wiki.

Recent news about Terry

For older news, see the News Archive.
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Amazon Prime Video release a trailer for the final “season” of Good Omens, confirming a release date of May 13th, 2026. (Amazon Prime Video UK and IE YouTube)
Friday, March 13th, 2026
The Pratchett estate announce The Discworld Bestiary, a hardcover guide to Discworld creatures, “annotated by Rincewind” and illustrated by Paul Kidby. It will be published on 15th October 2026. (TerryPratchett.com)
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Rhianna Pratchett publicly announces via social media that her first child (and Terry’s first grandchild), Samuel Raphael Pratchett, was born on July 19th “to the sound of Welcome to the Jungle by Vitamin String Quartet. Not bad for a human.” (@rhi.bky.social)
Friday, April 18th, 2025
The Pratchett estate announce “the Discworld Graphic Novel Universe”, a new series of graphic novel adaptations. They will kick off with three books to be published in 2026 and 2027: The Wee Free Men, adapted by Rhianna Pratchett (artist not yet announced) will be published by Puffin in 2027. In 2026, Doubleday will publish Thief of Time, by Gary Chudleigh (writer), Rachael Stott (artist) and Ellie Wright (colourist); and Monstrous Regiment, the creative team for which has not yet been announced. (TerryPratchett.com)
Thursday, January 30th, 2025
In an update on Kickstarter, the Pratchett Estate state that "in light of new articles and allegations" the Good Omens graphic novel project will now be controlled solely by the Estate, and that Neil Gaiman will have no financial interest or involvement. They have also opened a new window for refunds which will last until 27 February, and add a way for backers to opt out of certain rewards. (Kickstarter update)

Significant Pratchett Events

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
In accordance with his final wishes Sir Terry Pratchett's unfinished novels are destroyed using a steamroller. News Article
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
The BBC broadcasts the biographical documentary Terry Pratchett: Back in Black. (Non-UK viewers may be able to watch it [here])
Thursday, August 27th, 2015
Publication of the final Discworld novel, The Shepherd's Crown.
Thursday, March 12th, 2015
Sir Terry Pratchett died at home in Wiltshire following a long battle with Alzheimer's. BBC report, 3:26pm GMT

Featured Article

Please, help to maintain the excellent standard of the articles in this wiki. Regularly a key article will be chosen which should be the focus of contributors.

Alphabetical list of characters in the works of Terry Pratchett When including characters, please also add them to the Pratchett characters category.

This popular page is fourth in views after the Main Page but it has not been updated regularly.

Latest and Upcoming Publications and Events by or about Terry Pratchett

15 October 2026
Publication of The Discworld Bestiary by Penguin (Transworld).
13 May 2026
Release of Good Omens 3 on Amazon Prime Video.
14 October 2025
Publication of new edition of Shaking Hands With Death by Penguin.
28 August 2025
Publication of Tales of Beasts and Bugs by Puffin.
24 April 2025
Publication of the annotated Penguin Classics edition of Night Watch (in the UK; Australian publication date is 22 July 2025).
21 January 2025
Publication of Tales of Wizards and Dragons by Puffin.
7 November 2024
Publication of Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld by Penguin (Transworld).
26 September 2024
Publication of updated paperback edition of A Stroke of the Pen, now including the additional story "Arnold, the Bominable Snowman".
28 April 2024
Terry Pratchett Day 2024, with the theme "The Wrong Place to Start".
25 April 2024
Publication of a Collector’s Library hardback edition of Dodger.
29 February 2024
Publication of new paperback edition of The Last Hero from Gollancz, matching the 50 Years of Terry Penguin editions.

Did you know that...

  • ...the motto carved above the doors of Unseen University means Now you see it, now you don't?
  • ...there are only six references to Harry Potter on this entire Wiki?
  • ...Sto Lat is a Polish song, the expression meaning "may you live a hundred years"?
  • ...someone has actually made a Discworld cake?
  • ...the article Multiple exclamation marks has attracted more than 50,000 views?!!! And that was on the old Wiki: even allowing for the shiny new-ness of this new home, "M.E.M." has attracted over 36,000 viewings while many popular characters and books haven't reached 10,000. What is it about this page?

A picture says more than a thousand words...

If you have any artwork to contribute, go to the Upload page. As with all content, make sure you are allowed to post the image here. If you're not the copyright holder, check the license and whether it's compatible with the license used on this site. The upload link can also be found in the Toolbox in the left sidebar.

External links