Green Report: Flying first class

After parking, my friend and I walked around to the entrance at the front of the building. When we entered, there was a clean, fresh smell with just a hint of vanilla. I found the waiting area to be fairly large, with ample space and seating for several patients. After a brief wait, I was pleasantly greeted, carded and checked in as a returning patient before being buzzed into the back.

I sat down on the opposite side of the desk from the budtender, who was the same person who checked me in. She explained the rules and processes to my friend as I looked through the displays.

At First Class Wellness Center, a referral earns you a free pre-rolled joint. I chose a joint made from the Trainwreck strain as my bonus. They carried four different extracts; three were made from marijuana trim ($25 per half gram) and the other was labeled "Nug Run" ($30 per half gram). I did not find any edibles, which was disappointing, but they did have clones — with names like Banana Kush — priced at $40 each.

The flower selection had about 15 strains, including Strawberry Cough and White Urkle, ranging in prices from $8 to $20 per gram. I selected a $10 gram of White Ice — a three-way cross of Afghani Kush, Skunk and Northern Lights — because of its bright green flower with orange hairs.

With the help of a nice, tight trim, it´s easy to see where this strain got its name. It was covered with a coating of white crystals — a good sign that this strain would pack a punch. An undertone of sweet berry smell was overpowered by its pungent skunk smell. I have to admit, I was a bit excited to try this one.

Once safely in my cave, I began to toke away. My high hopes were met with a sweet taste, clean burn and deep lung expansion.

Before I was halfway through the one-gram joint, the end was coated in resin. The White Ice not only relieved my PTSD and anxiety, but also enhanced my mood, making me feel more cheerful.

Based on this visit, I can pretty easily say I will be visiting First Class Wellness Center again. I was not only treated with firstclass service, but I also received first-class flower. I look forward to my next visit, and hope that I will be able to pick up one of my favorite edibles then.

Steve Green, who writes this column every two weeks, uses marijuana to prevent seizures. He has no business ties to any dispensaries or products.

First Class Wellness Center

4215 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing (517) 580-4211, 1stclasswellness.com