Tips for New Consumers: Start Low, Go Slow
Cannabis is fun and easy to use! With so many options from smoking to edibles, new cannabis consumers have a lot to choose from and that can feel overwhelming. For cannabis beginners, the dosing golden rule is: start low, go slow. This is especially true for edibles which can take 45 minutes to an hour to kick in. Resist the urge to take more in this period to avoid accidentally overdoing it. Remember that you cannot overdose on cannabis, but overdoing it can cause an unpleasant experience, and who wants that?
Stay Within Your Limits
Modern breeding and genetics have made cannabis stronger than ever! Even if you smoked years ago, consider starting low and going slow with modern cannabis dosage. Remember, you can always have more, but not less!
Avoid Mixing Cannabis with Other Substances
Thinking about enjoying some cannabis after you’ve had a few drinks? Maybe reconsider. Cannabis and alcohol don’t mix well together, especially at high volumes, because alcohol can increase cannabis effects. Consuming cannabis once already intoxicated on alcohol can cause extreme dizziness and nausea, aka “the spins.” If you are a seasoned user and want to have a drink or two while using cannabis you should be fine, but newbies should stick to one or the other.
Choose a Safe Setting for Cannabis Use
Want to ensure you have a good time enjoying some cannabis? Choose a safe setting where you don’t have any responsibilities, such as driving or watching children. That way you can enjoy your high without worries. Remember that driving while high is always a bad idea – DUI laws apply to cannabis use as well as alcohol.
Stay Within Legal Cannabis Laws
The world is changing, and cannabis prohibition is slowly being lifted in the USA. Several states have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use. However, these laws vary from state to state and sometimes county to county. Be sure to check all local ordinances on cannabis use before imbibing.
Consume Cannabis with Awareness
Responsible cannabis use is all about situational awareness. Find the appropriate spaces for cannabis use, and don’t smoke in non-smoking areas of any kind. When enjoying some cannabis on a hike be sure to put out any joint ends and take them with you – no one likes a litterbug!
Find the Right Cannabis Product for You
Ready to begin your cannabis journey, or a seasoned cannabis user looking for something new? Whatever you need, Kushfly has it all – conveniently delivered right to your door! Kushfly offers a wide selection of cannabis products including:
- Convenient, high-quality cannabis concentrate vapes
- Exotic strains of premium cannabis flower
- A wide variety of edibles, from gummies to brownies
- Cannabis concentrate for dabs
- And more!
Don’t Drive High
Cannabis is an intoxicant that slows your response time. It is dangerous to drive high, for you and everyone else on the road. DUI’s apply to cannabis and alcohol, so do the right thing and don’t drive high. If you’re already stoned and need to go somewhere, consider taking a cab, a rideshare, or public transit.
Store Cannabis Responsibly
Everyone who has kids knows that they get into everything. Our top cannabis safety tip is to store your cannabis products responsibly, especially in homes with children and/or teens. Keep all cannabis products in a secure place, like a safe or a locker. This is especially true for cannabis edibles, which are often indistinguishable from regular candy to children.
Respecting Non-Users and Public Spaces
At Kushfly we love cannabis, but not everyone loves it or the pungent skunky odor of cannabis smoke. Avoid smoking cannabis in areas where it can annoy others, like hotel rooms and public parks full of kids. For those situations consider smokeless options, such as vapes and edibles. Remember to always clean up after yourself and properly dispose of joint roaches.
Cannabis Don’ts
There aren’t a lot of hard and fast rules for cannabis use, but here are a few:
- Don’t smoke cannabis in non-smoking spaces
- Don’t smoke cannabis in areas where it can annoy others, like public parks
- Don’t take more edibles before the first ones kick in
- Don’t leave cannabis litter in public spaces
- Don’t drive high
- Don’t leave cannabis, especially candy-style edibles, where children can access them
FAQs:
What are the most common methods of consuming cannabis?
Cannabis use dates back to the ancient world. The most common, and oldest, cannabis consumption method is smoking the cannabis flower through a pipe or rolled into a joint. Kushfly offers lots of different strains of cannabis flower, and even pre-rolled joints and blunts.
Vaping is another common method of use, this consumption method heats cannabis flower or concentrate to just below combustion, allowing the THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids to boil out through steam. The lack of smoke means less smell and less damage to the lungs.
Other common methods of cannabis consumption include eating edibles, which are cannabis-infused treats. Unlike smoking and vaping, edibles allow THC to enter the bloodstream through the lining of the digestive tract. This means a longer time for THC to kick in, but significantly stronger effects. Smoking only absorbs 20% of cannabis THC, while edibles absorb 60-90%.
Is it bad to take edibles once a week?
Research on the links between cannabis and health is still new. Some studies imply that cannabis, specifically THC, can damage the heart and increase the risk of stroke. Other studies say that cannabis has no significant health drawbacks, outside of smoking damage to lungs and capillaries. The short answer is: we don’t know yet.
As far as edibles go, they do not have the same risks to the lungs as vaping or smoking and therefore are considered the “healthiest” cannabis consumption method.
Is cannabis a depressant?
What is interesting about cannabis is that its impact varies from person to person. Some people experience cannabis as a depressant, while others experience it as a stimulant or even a hallucinogen.
How often is it safe to take cannabis?
Unlike alcohol, studies on cannabis safety are still new. There are no real safety guidelines set up yet on how much cannabis is too much. For more information check out the NIH Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines.
Who should avoid cannabis?
Cannabis is not for everyone. People who should avoid cannabis include:
- Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- Women who are breastfeeding
- Anyone with a family history of schizophrenia or schizo-effective disorders, as these can be triggered or worsened by cannabis use
- Smoking cannabis should be avoided by anyone with asthma or similar lung issues.
- People at high risk of heart attack or stroke.