Month: August 2022

You could compare two different batches of cannabis with one having 10% more THC in it, but it might feel weaker than the lower THC batch if the latter has more terpenes in it than the former.

Too many people will assume that one batch of beer is better than another just because the alcohol content is higher in one versus the other. It’s not just flavor that sets apart two different kinds of alcohol. There are other compounds found within beer and wine that can affect the subjective experience of the person consuming them. Those compounds are referred to as terpenes, and they’re also found in fruits, vegetables, flowers, grain, and other natural sources. Terpenes not only provide flavor, but also subjective psychoactive effects. The terpenes have a synergistic effect with alcohol in the beer and wine, making each more potent with particular blends with unique terpene profiles. Oddly enough, cannabis is the same way. You can’t get a full “entourage effect” out of just cannabinoids like THC and CBD, you also need the terpenes present that come from the original plant in the first place. That’s why the terpene content is often more representative of a cannabis product’s effects and potency than merely the THC content. You could compare two different batches of cannabis with one having 10% more THC in it, but it might feel weaker than the lower THC batch if the latter has more terpenes in it than the former. When I’m buying cannabis flower products or cannabis concentrates, I always ask for the terpene content before making my final decision. That’s how I end up having the best luck with the various cannabis products that I source from local marijuana dispensaries. Cannabis flower products with over 3% terpenes in them are particularly potent compared to 1% batches.

 

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It’s a good idea to avoid driving after consuming alcohol products. While some people will say that one or two drinks are okay if you’re going to drive, this could vary from person to person. Depending on one person’s alcohol tolerance, their body chemistry, and the potency of their drinks, the legal limit could be met much quicker than one may realize. The last thing you want to do is risk hurting other people or ending up in jail because of a DUI charge. I knew people in college who frequently drove “buzzed,” but one of them ended up with a DUI charge because he failed the breathalyzer test after he was pulled over by the police. And little did my other friend know, but you can also be charged with a DUI if a cop catches you smoking cannabis in your car. Even if you have a medical marijuana card in a state with legal medical marijuana, you can still possibly face a DUI charge if the police officer who catches you wants to make an example out of your mistake. That’s why I steer clear of consuming large doses of THC enriched cannabis products if I know I need to leave the house anytime soon. Otherwise I wait to use cannabis to this degree until I know I’m home for the night permanently. This is essential for staying safe behind the wheel of my car, not just for myself but also every single person who could come into contact with my car if I lost control. It’s a scary thought, but it’s sobering as well.

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I like to budget spending money when I go on vacations, otherwise I don’t have nearly as much fun as I would if I could go about my time without worry of financial repercussions. But the degree of flexibility I have on each trip is going to depend on how much money I saved before leaving my home in each instance. When I was in college, my friends and I tried to travel with as little money as possible because we had no choice at the time. We enjoyed our time together and didn’t feel like we needed a ton of money and bags full of souvenirs to enjoy our trips across the country and overseas. Sometimes that meant we simply camped in our tents on the side of the road when we needed to sleep at night. If we splurged on anything, usually it was the cannabis that we brought with us when we traveled. We got bags of marijuana flower buds from our friends and we’d roll them into joints to smoke whenever we weren’t near other people who could catch a whiff of what we were burning. Nowadays I travel with considerably more money than when I was a young 22 year old. But that doesn’t mean I like to waste money. I visited a cannabis dispensary on one trip and tried a cannabis drink despite my pleadings otherwise to my wife. I knew they would be too expensive for their weak effects, and I was right. However, getting a syringe of RSO finally set us straight so we were happy in the end. It’s a matter of getting the right cannabis products for the right uses.

 

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Patients suffering insomnia, arthritis, depression and seizures have all been impressed with the effects of it

I was initially unsure if I wanted to explore medical marijuana as a potential treatment. However, the anti-seizure medicine I’d been taking for quite a few years was causing me very unpleasant side-effects. I knew there was the potential for serious, long-term damage to my health. While I worried that cannabis wouldn’t provide an effective defense against seizures, I was also excited about the benefits of a natural remedy. My symptoms can be triggered by stress, skipping a meal or even a bright flashing light. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that has no cure and affects over three million Americans. A lot of people have found relief using weed. I figured it wouldn’t hurt to get my medical marijuana card. The process wasn’t overly difficult or expensive and provided access to every medical dispensary in my home state as well as those that offer reciprocity. I was able to consult with a knowledgeable budtender, explain my concerns and get some very helpful recommendations. He directed me toward strains that are high in CBD and CBGA, including Sweet and Sour Widow, Ringo’s Gift and Charlotte’s Web. He said that along with cannabinoids, different varieties of terpenes can also play a role in customizing treatment. Linalool, which can be found in lavender, mint and cinnamon as well as cannabis, offers strong relaxing and sedative properties. Patients suffering insomnia, arthritis, depression and seizures have all been impressed with the effects of it. Since I started smoking cannabis flower, I have not had a single seizure. I am hopeful that I have found the ideal way to manage my disorder.

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I can buy disposable or refillable cartridges in all different flavors

When I first qualified for my medical marijuana card, I was only familiar with smoking dried flower. I’d actually used cannabis long before it was made legal in my state. I suffer from social anxiety and migraines. I get nervous about going to new places, meeting new people and trying new things. Just going to work in the morning could sometimes inspire a panic attack. I found that smoking a bit of weed helped to calm and relax me. I was relieved when medical marijuana was accessible to me. I looked forward to shopping for lab-tested, third-party verified and properly labeled bud. I was impressed by the number of brands and strains available. I had my choice of indicas, sativas and hybrids of high THC-potency and with a rich depth of terpenes. I was able to purchase pre-rolls, which are more convenient. However, smoking flower can be difficult because of the odor and ash it creates.The carcinogens can be harmful to the lungs. The budtender suggested I try vapes. At first, I was a little reluctant because it seemed very different from what I was accustomed to. I looked into it and learned that vapes heat cannabis oil to the point of creating vapr rather than combustion. They don’t create ash, smoke or odors and are especially easy to use. There are vapes that allow customized dosing. They are so popular that there are constantly new strains being introduced. I can buy disposable or refillable cartridges in all different flavors. Some are high in THC and others are high in CBD.

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