Do's And Don’ts Of Cannabis Edibles

 When it comes to consuming medical cannabis, the options are almost endless. From a pre-rolled joint to a very fancy water pipe, you can choose whatever you prefer. But if we talk about popularity, edibles are slowly taking over the cannabis landscape. Edibles are basically anything that you can digest but infused with the goodness of cannabis. Thinking of a beef jerky? Or maybe a bag of popcorn? Maybe a beer? Well, there is a cannabis variety for everything you can imagine. And if somehow, the assortment of edibles at the state dispensaries or online stores do not suit your taste or preference, there is an option of making edibles at home. 

But, before you get excited and think about making your first order of cannabis edibles, let’s take a back seat and dive into the important points. Though edibles are very convenient, smokeless and diverse, they must be used according to the precautions and the recommendation of your 420 doctor Modesto. So, let's take a look.

DO's

Control Your Dose

Every patient responds to a different dose of cannabis. So, if your friend experiences the effects with a 5 mg dose, it may or not be sufficient for you. Figure out your dose by microdosing or ask for guidance from a professional or your 420 doctor to know the minimum dose that you should begin with. Once you figure it out, stick to it or else you may suffer from an overdose which includes side effects like nausea, severe headache, hangover, paranoia etc. 

Learn What to do in Case of an Overdose

You must follow your dose to avoid overdose as much as possible. But, it is also true that overdose with edibles is very common. It can be difficult to pinpoint the potency of a brownie or chocolate. So, accidents can happen. It’s best to prepare for such scenarios. There are certain tips and tricks that can help you get sober. For example, use CBD to counter the effects of THC or sleep it out.

Stay in a Safe Setting

Since overdose is common, it’s best to stay in a safe setting when using edibles. Avoid any activities that may put your safety or that of others in danger. For example, avoid driving or cooking. Stay in your home and under the supervision of someone you trust.

Don’ts

Don’t Lose Patience

Edibles take time to kick in. it’s just the way it is processed in the body. So it can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours before the edibles finally show some effects. This is why it is important that you don’t lose patience. 

Consume it an Empty Stomach

Since edibles take time to kick in, some people try using it on an empty stomach to increase the onset time. However, this is not advised by doctors. It can increase the effects to a point where it becomes intolerable. You risk overdosing and suffering from anxiety, a headache or paranoia. 

Buy From Illegal or Questionable Sources

Always buy your edibles from legal dispensaries. They have to abide by the quality standard of the government which makes it a safe bet. Also, they are labeled with the THC and CBD content so it becomes easier for you to know the potency. Steer clear from illegal sources or ones without state license.

Now you are ready to begin your cannabis journey with edibles. Keep these dos and don'ts in mind and be safe with your session.

Reasons For Growing Your Own Cannabis Plants

 Do you know that many medical patients grow their own marijuana plants in states where cannabis is legalized. But why is it so, when one can easily buy good quality cannabis from a state-licensed dispensary nearby? This is because marijuana cultivation at home includes a lot of benefits. Some of them include having fun, saves your money, and you can grow those strains that are helpful for your medical condition.  

So, let’s learn more about the benefits of growing your own marijuana plants at home.

It’s Fun

Growing your plants is always a fun task. Even studies have proven that it helps in boosting your focus and mood and eventually it improves your overall health. And since there is no fixed technique for growing plants, you can easily try various techniques to find out the best suitable one for your plants. When you get good results on doing such experiments, it makes you feel great. 

You can anytime cultivate your own cannabis plants, even if you haven’t grown a plant earlier. But for growing your cannabis plants legally, you need to get your medical marijuana growers license from a certified provider.

It Saves Your Money

Though it is highly convenient to purchase marijuana from a local dispensary, it will cost more. And growing marijuana plants at home will help in saving your money in the long run. For growing more plants, you need to pollinate some seeds before. But remember to select different cultivation and breeding areas in order to prevent unsolicited cross-pollination.  

You can either grow your marijuana plants indoors or outdoors. You get more control over the cultivation process in indoor cultivation and thus produce customized buds. While in outdoor cultivation you can use different free sources and thus save more money. 

Produce Higher Potency Plants

By growing your own plants at home, you can produce higher potency flowers for managing the symptoms of your medical condition effectively. Also, you can easily control the environment and other factors for producing flowers as per your requirement. Based on the needs of your plant, you can use nutrition solutions. And can use pesticides for the pests around. Try using homemade and natural pesticides instead of harmful chemicals as they will affect your plant health. For getting good quality and a higher yield, ensure that you are using high-quality seeds bought from a trusted source.

You Are Stocked All-time

What if the joint you are smoking is your last one and you didn’t get time over the day for buying your stock of cannabis. And then you realize that all the local dispensaries are closed the other day. Will that not give you a panic attack? Especially when you are taking cannabis for managing your symptoms of sleep disorder? 

But why to worry, when you are growing your own cannabis plants at home. You won’t have to face this kind of situation ever. However, you must analyze prior in hand about the number of plants required to avoid the last-minute rush to the nearby dispensary. One way is by finding out the quantity you are getting from a single plant. Another one is by increasing the yield of your plant through various cultivation techniques.