3 Most Asked Questions of 2018
/In the medical marijuana recommendation business you see it all. Literally everyone has anxiety and chronic sleep issues. The fact is, Americans are miserable and we don’t sleep well. We have headaches and hangovers from the literal cocktail of medicine and substances of which we bombard our bodies. What questions do we hear the most from our patients (before they see the doctor).
What do I have to say to the doctor?
You don’t have to say anything. It’s obvious why you are here and now is your time to get to ask a doctor about how to best use marijuana. That’s what makes this medicine folks. It’s not called trick the doctor into giving me a script. What are you using marijuana to fix. Is it replacing ambien? Xanax? A glass of wine? an oxy? When we really look at what we are and how we interact with cannabis, we see that it has been used as medicine, we just weren’t aware of how.
What strain do I need to get?
Strain, cultiver, chemovar, and strand are all commonly used terms to describe the various combinations of cannabinoids and terpenes within the cannabis plant. Each persons endocannabinoid system and body in general will react differently to cannabis and the components therein. The easiest way we can liken choosing cannabis is to picking fruit. Start with the eyes, look at it, does it look appealing. Then the nose. Does the plant have a pleasant odor? Pungent and earthy or light and fruity? Your nose will guide you to what will work best with your body. After you have tried a few different kinds of cannabis, you will begin to develop a pallet that allows you to hone in on what works best for your specific needs. A generally guideline that mostly holds true is look for sativas for during the day and indicas for sleep and relaxation. A good dispensary and great budtender will help guide you as you learn how to medicate.
Where do I go to get my medicine?
We have made a point to spend time in dispensaries learning what makes a great dispensary. The most important thing is comfort. You need to be comfortable going in and talking to the staff. Think of them as a combination pharmacist and buddy. A buddy that likely has a significantly higher tolerance than yourself. Always keep that in mind when talking to budtenders. Look for consistency and lab testing for pesticides, heavy metals, and contaminates in the products you purchase. It is the law for a reason. The patient needs to be protected and medicine should be clean and safe. And finally, great products. Find a place that is like your Cheers. Your people are out there. Go find them and have fun finding your “place”.
If you need actual assistance finding a dispensary in your area, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help you find the resources you need.