If finally, you have made up your mind to try cannabis for your medical condition or even for recreational purposes. It's a good time to discuss a few things regarding its usage, especially what not to do, or let's call it knowing, how to begin. Given the fact that, marijuana has recently been legalized in America and many of us are new to consuming the herb are not familiar, or have a wrong idea about the cannabis culture.
However, on average around seven thousand people in the country have their cannabis debut every day. While people and the government are still making up their minds, cannabis is legal in 33 states for medical purposes and in around 13 states for recreational purposes till date. However, laws are still taking shape and vary from state to state.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the medical institutions have taken necessary steps and are providing patient care services and monitoring from a distance. You can easily apply for your online medical card to legally avail of the benefits of cannabis.
A few things you should consider while using cannabis for the first time.
Keep it Slow
This is one of the fundamentals of using cannabis for novice users. It's not just about using cannabis but consuming anything that is foreign to your body, start with a small quantity and see how your body reacts with it.
Cannabis is a much safer substance as compared to other drugs or even some OTC medications. So even if you make a mistake with the dosage it won't have any severe lasting effect. However, no one imagines their first time as an uncomfortable experience.
There's another thing you should consider while using cannabis. It is a biphasic drug and can produce different effects with different dosages and even in a different environment setting.
So going slow is absolutely the rule number one.
Consume in a Friendly Setting
Part of your whole experience while using cannabis would be its psychoactive effects. So be prepared for some mind stimulation. Where you are consuming the herb, and more importantly with whom you are consuming it will play a vital role in the effects it would produce. The right settings could really brighten your whole experience and if you haste and are using it, say with the people you aren't much acquainted with or are consuming whilst running an important errand, things could take a different turn.
Best is to consume the herb with the people you know properly or are friends with and consume it in your leisure. Additionally, get some munchies and beverages to keep you hydrated and fueled during this time.
Know What You’re Consuming
Today we are exposed to more cannabis products and kinds of strains than ever. Growers are leaving no voids and there are hybrid strains legally available in the dispensaries to get the desired effects. However, an experienced budtender could help you with a few queries, it's a smart idea to know a bit about how cannabis and cannabinoids present in it such as CBD and THC, interact with our body. This will greatly help you in choosing the right product.
Consume responsibly and enjoy.
