With any new endeavor, everybody is going to be a beginner. After learning and gaining experience, you can go from beginner to expert. Just like anyone who decides to try cannabis, I wasn’t sure what my first experience was going to look like. Thankfully it was positive, and through the help of some friends, it was a calming experience. Now to say that it will be the same for anybody else is not necessarily the case. Even with me being a novice at the time, I can say that I have gained my fair share of cannabis knowledge since then.
By having the luxury of living in California, I have access to legal cannabis, and I’m able to give suggestions based on what I’ve experienced. If you're a first-time user reading this, you came to the right place. Below I’ll be laying out a little guide to ease your anxiety and give you insight into the cannabis industry.
Only try if you are of age and are in a state were cannabis is legalized recreationally.
Cannabis (ka·nuh·buhs)
So what is cannabis? The google definition is a general and straightforward reference; “a tall plant with a stiff upright stem, divided serrated leaves, and glandular hairs. It is used to produce hemp fiber and as a drug”. As it is only a broad definition, cannabis is more than just, “a tall plant with a stiff upright stem”.
When talking about cannabis, the two most well-known active ingredients are THC and CBD. THC gives the effect of being high and is used more recreationally. The latter is more of a relaxing ingredient that allows consumers to use it for medicinal purposes.
Depending on what route you want to choose, both allow the user to craft their own experience. The more you get to know what you like, you'll be able to understand how they affect you and how much you need to take.
Not everybody is the same
With the effects that cannabis has, it should be noted that just because one thing works for you it might not be the same for someone else. So when trying anything new it is always a good idea to start small.
