{"id":412,"date":"2021-08-12T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cannabisnow.com\/?p=13185"},"modified":"2021-08-12T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T13:00:00","slug":"5-basic-tips-if-youre-new-to-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=412","title":{"rendered":"5 Basic Tips If You\u2019re New to Cannabis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s important to have some sort of clue about what direction to go in when heading into unfamiliar territory, whether it\u2019s first-timers getting their kicks in Washington<\/a> or Colorado<\/a> or folks who haven\u2019t had the opportunity to indulge in their favorite plant for quite awhile.<\/p>\n

Whatever the circumstance, it\u2019s clear from a few recent reports that there is a load of new and returning users who aren\u2019t educated about some basic ways to keep themselves and others from having overwhelming and unpleasant experiences. Whatever experience level is your starting point, it will be valuable to go forward into the relatively unknown equipped with a little knowledge.<\/p>\n

Do Some Research<\/b><\/h4>\n

Before smoking, ingesting or applying any sort of cannabis-infused goods, find out about what type of experience to expect from each different product. Look into the characteristics and contrasts between sativa and indica strains<\/a>, read up on dabbing<\/a> and wax and find out about how canna-oil and canna-butter<\/a> work in the body. Being intellectually prepared will make a difference in how enjoyable the physical effects will be once they start to kick in. Remember: this is supposed to feel good.<\/p>\n

Test the Waters<\/b><\/h4>\n

Because the hormonal and chemical makeup of every body is different, taking the time to really figure out what works and what doesn\u2019t work will make a tremendous difference in how an experience will carry out. For some people, smoking produces a more enjoyable effect than eating edibles<\/a> or vice versa. It\u2019s a good idea to give any new marijuana experience a test run in private \u2014 kind of like trying out a test patch before dying hair \u2014 before going all the way in and possibly regretting it later in public.<\/p>\n

Ask Questions<\/b><\/h4>\n

If a dispensary carries a product of interest, there\u2019s never any harm in asking questions to make sure there\u2019s absolute clarity about an item before it\u2019s purchased. It\u2019s important to double check about recommended dosage amounts when it comes to edibles that may not be clearly marked and follow the instructions. The staff can be an excellent resource during any transaction. It might also be helpful to ask them if they have some anecdotal advice.<\/p>\n

Diversify<\/b><\/h4>\n

Smoking joints, blunts or out of a glass pipe are probably the most common ways of getting high, but they\u2019re not the end-all and be-all of cannabis culture. There are a number of ways to enjoy cannabis that are becoming more popular and accessible. Vaporizing and dabbing are other ways to get a potent high thanks to a variety of discrete, portable devices popping up all over the market.<\/p>\n

Be Picky<\/b><\/h4>\n

Sticking to reputable, trusted dispensaries<\/a> that provide fresh, lab-tested cannabis must be a top priority. If the pot doesn\u2019t seem fresh, if there is little to no consistency when it comes to packaging and labeling or if the dispensary staff isn\u2019t forthcoming with helpful information when asked, it\u2019s time to move on to greener pastures.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Push the Limits<\/b><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s important to be aware of what strains and how much cannabis allows for a content and satisfying experience. The golden rule here is to start small and be patient. If it\u2019s been more than a decade since the last puff, don\u2019t try to inhale an entire blunt on the first go-round. Just take a moment to think about the process going on in the body when cannabis is consumed. Trying to take a good buzz over the edge won\u2019t heighten the experience, it\u2019ll just require a lot of snacks and a long, long nap. Keep it moderate and it won\u2019t be hard to stay awake to actually enjoy the high.<\/p>\n

Originally published in the print edition<\/a> of Cannabis Now<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s important to have some sort of clue about what direction to go in when heading into unfamiliar territory, whether it\u2019s first-timers getting their kicks in Washington or Colorado or folks who haven\u2019t had the opportunity to indulge in their favorite plant for quite awhile. Whatever the circumstance, it\u2019s clear from a few recent reports that there is a load of new and returning users who aren\u2019t educated about some basic ways to keep themselves and others from having overwhelming and unpleasant experiences. Whatever experience level is your starting point, it will be valuable to go forward into the relatively… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-marijuana_information"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/412\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}