3 Tips To Prepare For First Visit To A Cannabis Dispensary
Posted on: 30 January 2019
Whether recommended by a doctor, holistic practitioner, friend, or family member, cannabis can be beneficial to your health and wellness. As a matter of fact, cannabis has been used to treat a variety of ailments for the last 3,000 years. Even though it has been around for centuries, cannabis is now growing in popularity due to some states legalizing its use for medicinal and/or recreational purposes. If you are considering cannabis, here are a few things to prepare for your first visit to a dispensary.
Know Local Laws
Knowing your state laws is imperative especially since the laws will affect if and which dispensary you can visit. While certain states have legalized medical marijuana, others have not. In addition, there are states that have made marijuana legal for both medical or recreational use.
For example, if you are over 21 years of age in Alaska, you can purchase and transport up to an ounce of marijuana. Certain states, such as Oregon, Michigan, and a few others, allow you to buy, transport, and even grow marijuana legally.
On the other hand, there are states that have not legalized marijuana for any purpose, including medical reasons. Therefore, if you live in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Virginia, Wyoming, and a few other states, you will not be able to legally purchase cannabis. CBD oil may be permitted depending on your state.
As long as you are purchasing cannabis legally, your visit to the dispensary will be efficient, effective, and free of stress and worry.
Bring Necessities
Even if it is legal, you will need to provide the dispensary with a few necessities before making a purchase. One of the most important necessities to bring is identification.
A state-issued, up-to-date driver's license is your best option when considering what type of identification to bring. A passport may also be accepted. In some cases, you will need to show your ID before you are even capable of entering the dispensary.
If you are purchasing cannabis for medicinal purposes in a state that only permits the purchase of cannabis for medicinal needs, you must bring your medical marijuana card, as well.
When you are ready to purchase, you will need to show your ID and medical cannabis card again.
Make sure to call the dispensary beforehand to determine what payment methods are accepted. While surprising for many beginners to learn, cash is only accepted at dispensaries in some areas.
Think Outside the Box
It is important to ask questions when you visit a dispensary for the first time. Discuss your needs with the professionals, since they can recommend products suited to your needs and lifestyle. Make sure you think outside the box, since using cannabis to benefit your health and wellness does not always include smoking.
Cannabis can be inhaled without smoke using a vaporizer pen. This concept is similar to an e-cig. Cartridges that are filled with cannabis oil are added to a vape pen and then heated. This creates a vapor, not a smoke, which is inhaled, administering the effects of cannabis without the discomfort or actual smoking.
Edibles are also options to consider if you want to experience the benefits of cannabis without smoking via a joint or a pipe. Edibles are actual foods infused or cooked with a smaller amount of cannabis, which can be a great option for beginners. Edible options include cookies, cakes, brownies, gummy-like candy, caramels, suckers, chocolate bars, and even nut clusters and granola bars.
Proper understanding and research are essential if you are considering cannabis for medicinal or recreational reasons. This guide will help you prepare for your first visit to the cannabis dispensary.
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