There are various health conditions, for which doctors may recommend medical cannabis for selected patients. The list includes diseases like cancer, AIDS, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and chronic pain caused by certain illnesses. If your doctor has recommended medical cannabis, you need to get a medical marijuana card, for which a fee must be paid. Once you have MMC, you can buy supplies from any licensed medical cannabis dispensary. In this post, we are discussing more onmedical cannabis and what new users need to know.
Finding the right strain
There is nothing called a ‘perfect’ strain for everyone. The long list of cannabis products can be overwhelming for buyers, and it’s important to understand the categories of strains. Cannabis strains can be divided into three categories – Sativa, Indica, and hybrids. Most strains are now hybrids – either Sativa or Indica-dominant. Depending on the benefits you seek from usingcannabis, you have to decide on the strain. In general, Indica-dominant strains are best for relaxing and calming and are often used at night. On the other hand, Sativa-dominant strains help in concentrating better and focusing on work. If you want to ease pain, or feel more aroused, go for the latter.
Understanding CBD and THC
Cannabis contains a bunch of chemical compounds, which are called cannabinoids. Of all these plant compounds, only one – THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol – is psychoactive. This means that THC is responsible for the high you experience with cannabis. Indica-stains are typically known for higher THC content, while Sativa strains contain more of CBD or cannabidiol. Cannabidiol is more desirable for its therapeutic benefits, and CBD cannot cause a high on its own.
Buying cannabis products
There are varied ways to consume cannabis – smoking, dabbing, vaping, concentrates, topicals, ready tinctures, and edibles. If you are unsure of what kind of cannabis product you need, you can consider talking to the budtenders, who can guide you on the various options. Keep in mind that the quality of cannabis products you buy makes a big difference, so always buy medical marijuana from a dispensary that you can trust.
Safety information
New users should always go slow with cannabis, no matter the strain they choose. As you experiment with more strains, you will figure out the best one that works for your medical needs. Be responsible with cannabis use, even if you have been prescribed medical cannabis. Start with a low dosage initially.
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