<p>There are several ways to use cannabis, and you may find that combining a couple of methods throughout the day works for you. It is important to try new methods on their own and not in combination with another method.</p><p>Give your body a chance to experience the effects provided by each method before using more cannabis.</p><p>Here are the most popular methods of using cannabis:</p><h3><strong>Smoking</strong></h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/f154c027b0de1c1f78f50a687cdc40ef.jpeg"></figure><p><br>Using dry cannabis flower, you can smoke cannabis in a pipe, bong, blunt or in a joint. It helps to use a grinder as not all strains dry to finger-crumbling consistency. You also get a more even grind so that your flower doesn’t burn up fast.</p><h3><strong>Topicals</strong></h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/501fea0ebc2eebdbd71665379f2a2dda.jpeg"></figure><p>CBD topicals work well for inflammation reduction. The relief is nearly instant. Try to use these at home since some do have strong aromas of the other compounds used to make the topical. Most are combined into bees wax with essential oils to promote relaxation and muscle release.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Tinctures</strong></h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/627bb5a38d5bf6abbf78cb82f7beee9d.jpeg"></figure><p>Tinctures are essentially cannabis oil combined with alcohol. To use tinctures, you use a dropper and place drops under your tongue. It’s best to start out with 1mL first and see how you feel.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Edibles</strong></h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/623bcb9b48f5b74d5b005c947f856ae7.jpeg"></figure><p>With edibles, you have to be careful. You must remember that you will not feel any effects until your body starts digesting the product, which is usually 45 minutes to an hour after consumption. At first, you may feel strong effects that can leave you feeling a little confused or dizzy. Give yourself some time and just relax. Have a glass of water and relax your whole body.</p><p>It is not ideal to smoke cannabis 30 minutes after eating an edible because the effects of some strains do last a long time. The combining effects can be too much and can make you feel nauseated.</p><p>If you find the effects of edibles are too strong for you, cut your portion in half.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Vape</strong></h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/03c601faaa9c6fca552313aa805df8ac.jpeg"></figure><p>Vape pens, new inhalers and dry herb vaporizers are becoming more popular. Vape pens can be taken almost anywhere since there really is no smell. Dry herb vaporizers have heat settings so that you get the most out of your dry flower and don’t just burn it up and not have enough medicine or recreational enjoyment from it.</p><h3><strong>Dabbing</strong></h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/9091e0a2766952c44301e39fa5c572fc.jpeg"></figure><p>Dabbing is something else to be careful with. Was (concentrate), shatter and crumble are the most popular forms of cannabis concentrate for dabbing. With these, you heat a glass pin and place it into the device. The dabbing material is placed onto a poker (typically a metal or glass stick-like pen), and placed onto the hot pin. You’ll inhale all of the vapor and hold it as long as you can.</p><p>Be forewarned, you will cough your head off until you’re used to the product. These are pure THC products and are much stronger than cannabis flower, edibles and vaping. Start very small when you’re new to dabbing.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Before we go</strong></h3><p>Try a couple methods of cannabis consumption to see what you enjoy the most. There is nothing wrong with using all methods, as long as you’re not combining them because that is what creates bad experiences.</p>

There are several ways to use cannabis, and you may find that combining a couple
of methods throughout the day works for you. It is important to try new methods
on their own and not in combination with another method.

Give your body a chance to experience the effects provided by each method before
using more cannabis.

Here are the most popular methods of using cannabis:

SMOKING
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Using dry cannabis flower, you can smoke cannabis in a pipe, bong, blunt or in a
joint. It helps to use a grinder as not all strains dry to finger-crumbling
consistency. You also get a more even grind so that your flower doesn’t burn up
fast.

TOPICALS
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CBD topicals work well for inflammation reduction. The relief is nearly instant.
Try to use these at home since some do have strong aromas of the other compounds
used to make the topical. Most are combined into bees wax with essential oils to
promote relaxation and muscle release.

TINCTURES
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Tinctures are essentially cannabis oil combined with alcohol. To use tinctures,
you use a dropper and place drops under your tongue. It’s best to start out with
1mL first and see how you feel.

EDIBLES
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With edibles, you have to be careful. You must remember that you will not feel
any effects until your body starts digesting the product, which is usually 45
minutes to an hour after consumption. At first, you may feel strong effects that
can leave you feeling a little confused or dizzy. Give yourself some time and
just relax. Have a glass of water and relax your whole body.

It is not ideal to smoke cannabis 30 minutes after eating an edible because the
effects of some strains do last a long time. The combining effects can be too
much and can make you feel nauseated.

If you find the effects of edibles are too strong for you, cut your portion in
half.

VAPE
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Vape pens, new inhalers and dry herb vaporizers are becoming more popular. Vape
pens can be taken almost anywhere since there really is no smell. Dry herb
vaporizers have heat settings so that you get the most out of your dry flower
and don’t just burn it up and not have enough medicine or recreational enjoyment
from it.

DABBING
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Dabbing is something else to be careful with. Was (concentrate), shatter and
crumble are the most popular forms of cannabis concentrate for dabbing. With
these, you heat a glass pin and place it into the device. The dabbing material
is placed onto a poker (typically a metal or glass stick-like pen), and placed
onto the hot pin. You’ll inhale all of the vapor and hold it as long as you can.

Be forewarned, you will cough your head off until you’re used to the product.
These are pure THC products and are much stronger than cannabis flower, edibles
and vaping. Start very small when you’re new to dabbing.

BEFORE WE GO
Try a couple methods of cannabis consumption to see what you enjoy the most.
There is nothing wrong with using all methods, as long as you’re not combining
them because that is what creates bad experiences.

Which Method of Marijuana Consumption is Right for You?

Smoking, vaping, dabbig, tinctures -- which consumption method is best for you?

<p>In this article, we’re going to investigate the legality of the possession of cannabis seeds in the United States.</p><h3><strong>Understanding State and Federal Laws</strong></h3><p>The truth is, this is a complex question to answer, as U.S. courts seem to be divided.</p><p>In 1970, the Controlled Substances Act was federally enacted by Congress to&nbsp;classify marijuana and its associated cannabinoids as a “Schedule 1” drug. <a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/21/812">According to U.S. Code</a>, this is the definition of a “Schedule 1” drug:</p><ol><li>The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.</li><li>The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.</li><li>There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision.</li></ol><p>This decision made the usage, ownership, cultivation, and sale of cannabis federally illegal.</p><p>However, as of 2017, <a href="http://norml.org/laws">30 states have legalized the medical or even recreational use of cannabis</a>. In some of those states, it is even legal to grow a certain number of plants for personal use.</p><h3><strong>The Legality of Cannabis Seeds</strong></h3><p>Because cannabis seeds include trace amounts of THC, they are federally illegal. In some states, however, the sale, purchase and even cultivation of seeds is legal, so it is best to <a href="http://norml.org/laws">look up your own state’s laws regarding cannabis</a> before buying seeds from anyone.</p><h3><strong>Seeds at the Dispensary</strong></h3><p>If you do live in a state where the purchase and use of cannabis is legal, you may sometimes come across cannabis seeds within your buds.</p><p>In some states where cannabis has been legalized, it's actually illegal to keep these seeds, though you won’t have to return them to the dispensary. In other states, however, the seeds are yours and you are only limited by the number of plants you are legally allowed to grow within your state.&nbsp;Make sure to <a href="http://norml.org/laws">check out your state’s legal code</a> before buying or cultivating your own seeds.</p><h3><strong>Buying Seeds Online</strong></h3><p>Unfortunately, buying cannabis seeds through the internet in the United States is illegal, as is sending any amount of THC in mail through the United States Postal Service. For this reason, it is best for cannabis gardeners to procure seeds from a legal retailer within the state they are authorized to grow in.</p><h3><strong>Other Uses of Cannabis Seeds</strong></h3><p>In the United States, it is legal to buy cannabis seeds to be used as birdseed or even fish bait. The seeds sold in this manner tend to have an extremely low percentage of THC, however, as they are usually industrial hemp seeds.</p><h3><strong>Closing Thoughts</strong></h3><p>The ownership, cultivation, and sale of cannabis seeds is still federally illegal within the United States. However, many states have asserted their right to refuse to enforce those federal laws, and federal agencies seem uninterested in going after cannabis users in legal states.</p><p>If you are living in a state where cannabis is still not medically or recreationally legal, you should not keep any cannabis seeds. If you are found with seeds, it can give the police an opportunity to charge you with having the intent to distribute or cultivate cannabis, which poses a harsher sentence than general possession.</p><p>On the bright side, the popular opinion of marijuana legalization has been changing. <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/support-for-marijuana-legalization-at-all-time-high/">According to CBS News</a>, only 27% of adults in the U.S. were in favor of legalization in 1979; in 2017, 61% believe that cannabis should be legalized.</p><p>There is no telling what the future of cannabis legislation will be. But you can rest assured that public opinion is changing, thanks in large part to organizations like NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). If you are passionate about the fight for legalization, <a href="http://norml.org/index.php?option=com_zoo&amp;view=category&amp;layout=category&amp;Itemid=211">check out NORML’s website</a> to find out how you can help.</p>

In this article, we’re going to investigate the legality of the possession of
cannabis seeds in the United States.

UNDERSTANDING STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS
The truth is, this is a complex question to answer, as U.S. courts seem to be
divided.

In 1970, the Controlled Substances Act was federally enacted by Congress to
classify marijuana and its associated cannabinoids as a “Schedule 1” drug. 
According to U.S. Code [https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/21/812], this is
the definition of a “Schedule 1” drug:

 1. The drug or other substance has a high potential for abuse.
 2. The drug or other substance has no currently accepted medical use in
    treatment in the United States.
 3. There is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance
    under medical supervision.

This decision made the usage, ownership, cultivation, and sale of cannabis
federally illegal.

However, as of 2017, 30 states have legalized the medical or even recreational
use of cannabis [http://norml.org/laws]. In some of those states, it is even
legal to grow a certain number of plants for personal use.

THE LEGALITY OF CANNABIS SEEDS
Because cannabis seeds include trace amounts of THC, they are federally illegal.
In some states, however, the sale, purchase and even cultivation of seeds is
legal, so it is best to look up your own state’s laws regarding cannabis
[http://norml.org/laws] before buying seeds from anyone.

SEEDS AT THE DISPENSARY
If you do live in a state where the purchase and use of cannabis is legal, you
may sometimes come across cannabis seeds within your buds.

In some states where cannabis has been legalized, it's actually illegal to keep
these seeds, though you won’t have to return them to the dispensary. In other
states, however, the seeds are yours and you are only limited by the number of
plants you are legally allowed to grow within your state. Make sure to check out
your state’s legal code [http://norml.org/laws] before buying or cultivating
your own seeds.

BUYING SEEDS ONLINE
Unfortunately, buying cannabis seeds through the internet in the United States
is illegal, as is sending any amount of THC in mail through the United States
Postal Service. For this reason, it is best for cannabis gardeners to procure
seeds from a legal retailer within the state they are authorized to grow in.

OTHER USES OF CANNABIS SEEDS
In the United States, it is legal to buy cannabis seeds to be used as birdseed
or even fish bait. The seeds sold in this manner tend to have an extremely low
percentage of THC, however, as they are usually industrial hemp seeds.

CLOSING THOUGHTS
The ownership, cultivation, and sale of cannabis seeds is still federally
illegal within the United States. However, many states have asserted their right
to refuse to enforce those federal laws, and federal agencies seem uninterested
in going after cannabis users in legal states.

If you are living in a state where cannabis is still not medically or
recreationally legal, you should not keep any cannabis seeds. If you are found
with seeds, it can give the police an opportunity to charge you with having the
intent to distribute or cultivate cannabis, which poses a harsher sentence than
general possession.

On the bright side, the popular opinion of marijuana legalization has been
changing. According to CBS News
[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/support-for-marijuana-legalization-at-all-time-high/]
, only 27% of adults in the U.S. were in favor of legalization in 1979; in 2017,
61% believe that cannabis should be legalized.

There is no telling what the future of cannabis legislation will be. But you can
rest assured that public opinion is changing, thanks in large part to
organizations like NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana
Laws). If you are passionate about the fight for legalization, check out NORML’s
website
[http://norml.org/index.php?option=com_zoo&view=category&layout=category&Itemid=211] 
to find out how you can help.

Are Cannabis Seeds Legal to Possess in the U.S.?

With frequent changes in cannabis legislation, many patients are curious about their rights.

<p>Recreational marijuana initiatives are set to be in the hands of voters in five states in just six weeks. Across the nation, acceptance of marijuana is increasing. The tax revenue in states where recreational marijuana is already legal is helping local economies and school systems. That can become a reality for five more states in November.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Nevada</h2><figure class="image image-style-align-right"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/0afdcc58574dbb425575f9f0a71eecc1.jpeg"></figure><p>Question 2 is Nevada’s ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana. The tax revenue would be distributed to public education for grades K – 12. If the measure passes, all recreational marijuana sales will include a 15-percent tax.</p><p>If Question 2 passes, adults ages 21 and older will be able to:</p><ul><li>Possess 1 ounce of marijuana flower</li><li>Possess 1/8 of an ounce of concentrates</li><li>Grow up to 6 plants in a secluded, locked area</li><li>Homes with multiple adults can possess up to 12 plants total</li></ul><p>Local governments in Nevada will be able to set individual regulations for marijuana business operations or ban operations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Massachusetts</h2><figure class="image image-style-align-right"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/4ba6e36bef2ff71af7cb81314ee9071c.jpeg"></figure><p>Question 4 in Massachusetts would legalize recreational marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. The proposed law would allow qualifying adults to possess less than 10-ounces of marijuana/marijuana-infused products within their home. In public, up to one ounce of marijuana could be carried in your pocket or purse.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Other inclusions of the proposed law are:</p><ul><li>Growing up to 6 plants at home</li><li>Retail sales impose a 3.75-percent tax</li><li>Local municipalities can charge an additional 2-percent tax</li><li>Law would take effect on December 15, 2016</li></ul><p>The tax dollars collected from retail marijuana sales would fund the administrative costs of the new program. Those breaking the new law’s fines and fees would also go to the Marijuana Regulation Fund to assist with the cost of operating the program.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Maine</h2><figure class="image image-style-align-right"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/4092bb595ee8439c71c7ce656693592f.jpeg"></figure><p>Question 1 in Main would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of prepared marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. Qualifying adults would also be permitted to possess up to 2.5 ounces of flower. Home grows will be permitted – allowing 6 plants in immature/seedling stages.</p><p>Additional regulations to be imposed:</p><ul><li>Transport/growth of 6 mature plants</li><li>Purchasing as many as 12 seedlings</li><li>Civil citations of $100 for public consumption of marijuana</li><li>10-percent tax rate on all recreational sales.</li><li>Local jurisdictions will be able to create individual regulations for marijuana businesses, or choose to ban the industry from their municipality.</li><li>&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>California</h2><figure class="image image-style-align-right"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/83e3c168c75219a70bf2c040657f4850.jpeg"></figure><p>Proposition 64 in California will legalize the possession of up to 28.5 grams of marijuana flower for adults ages 21 and older. Qualifying adults will also be permitted to possess up to 8-grams of concentrate.</p><p>Additional regulations:</p><ul><li>Consumption in private homes or licensed businesses only.</li><li>Home cultivation of up to 6 plants in a secure location out of public view</li><li>15-percent tax on retail sales</li></ul><p>Cultivators will have to pay taxes at a rate of $9.25 per ounce of flower and $2.75 per ounce of leaves.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Arizona</h2><figure class="image image-style-align-right"><img src="https://leafist.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/article_photos/76a0f461d3246bb07da85978e946281b.jpeg"></figure><p>Prop 205 would legalize recreational marijuana use in Arizona for adults ages 21 and older. Tax dollars would benefit public health programs, mental health programs, public education and some law enforcement programs.</p><p>Additional regulations:</p><ul><li>Possession of 1 ounce of marijuana (including amounts in marijuana-infused products/concentrates)</li><li>Grow up to 6 plants at home in a secure area</li><li>15-percent tax on retail sales</li><li>Arizona would impose a $300 fine for infractions of the new laws.</li></ul>

Recreational marijuana initiatives are set to be in the hands of voters in five
states in just six weeks. Across the nation, acceptance of marijuana is
increasing. The tax revenue in states where recreational marijuana is already
legal is helping local economies and school systems. That can become a reality
for five more states in November.



NEVADA
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Question 2 is Nevada’s ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana. The
tax revenue would be distributed to public education for grades K – 12. If the
measure passes, all recreational marijuana sales will include a 15-percent tax.

If Question 2 passes, adults ages 21 and older will be able to:

 * Possess 1 ounce of marijuana flower
 * Possess 1/8 of an ounce of concentrates
 * Grow up to 6 plants in a secluded, locked area
 * Homes with multiple adults can possess up to 12 plants total

Local governments in Nevada will be able to set individual regulations for
marijuana business operations or ban operations.



MASSACHUSETTS
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Question 4 in Massachusetts would legalize recreational marijuana for adults
ages 21 and older. The proposed law would allow qualifying adults to possess
less than 10-ounces of marijuana/marijuana-infused products within their home.
In public, up to one ounce of marijuana could be carried in your pocket or
purse.



Other inclusions of the proposed law are:

 * Growing up to 6 plants at home
 * Retail sales impose a 3.75-percent tax
 * Local municipalities can charge an additional 2-percent tax
 * Law would take effect on December 15, 2016

The tax dollars collected from retail marijuana sales would fund the
administrative costs of the new program. Those breaking the new law’s fines and
fees would also go to the Marijuana Regulation Fund to assist with the cost of
operating the program.



MAINE
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Question 1 in Main would legalize possession of up to 2.5 ounces of prepared
marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. Qualifying adults would also be
permitted to possess up to 2.5 ounces of flower. Home grows will be permitted –
allowing 6 plants in immature/seedling stages.

Additional regulations to be imposed:

 * Transport/growth of 6 mature plants
 * Purchasing as many as 12 seedlings
 * Civil citations of $100 for public consumption of marijuana
 * 10-percent tax rate on all recreational sales.
 * Local jurisdictions will be able to create individual regulations for
   marijuana businesses, or choose to ban the industry from their municipality.
 * 

CALIFORNIA
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Proposition 64 in California will legalize the possession of up to 28.5 grams of
marijuana flower for adults ages 21 and older. Qualifying adults will also be
permitted to possess up to 8-grams of concentrate.

Additional regulations:

 * Consumption in private homes or licensed businesses only.
 * Home cultivation of up to 6 plants in a secure location out of public view
 * 15-percent tax on retail sales

Cultivators will have to pay taxes at a rate of $9.25 per ounce of flower and
$2.75 per ounce of leaves.



ARIZONA
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Prop 205 would legalize recreational marijuana use in Arizona for adults ages 21
and older. Tax dollars would benefit public health programs, mental health
programs, public education and some law enforcement programs.

Additional regulations:

 * Possession of 1 ounce of marijuana (including amounts in marijuana-infused
   products/concentrates)
 * Grow up to 6 plants at home in a secure area
 * 15-percent tax on retail sales
 * Arizona would impose a $300 fine for infractions of the new laws.

Recreational Marijuana May be a Reality in 5 States in 2016

Across the nation, acceptance of marijuana is increasing. 

<p>If you are using cannabis for medical purposes, it is ideal to ask the doctor completing your recommendation for suggestions. You should also purchase the strain that will benefit you the most so you can experience appropriate relief.</p><h2><strong>Understand Main Strain Types</strong></h2><p>There are four main strain types:</p><figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Type</th><th>Benefits</th><th>Best Time to Use</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th>Sativa</th><td><ul><li>Promotes focus</li><li>Promotes energy</li><li>Pain relief</li></ul></td><td>Daytime</td></tr><tr><th>Indica</th><td><ul><li>Pain relief (Arthritis, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Anxiety)</li><li>Relaxing effects</li><li>Sleep assistance</li></ul></td><td>Evening</td></tr><tr><th>Hybrid</th><td><ul><li>Allows medicinal benefits&nbsp;from indica and sativa strains.</li></ul></td><td>Morning/Daytime</td></tr><tr><th>CBD (Cannabinoids)</th><td><ul><li>Seizure disorders</li><li>Inflammatory diseases</li><li>Nausea disorders</li></ul></td><td>Anytime</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>It's important to not only understand your condition, but the time of day you'll be consuming. In general, indica strains tend to make you sleepier and less social. In this case, it'd make sense to consume when you don't have a lot of activities planned or later on in the day/night. If you need daytime pain relief, a nice hybrid like Blue Dream will do the trick. If you're more concerned with focusing on an activity, a sativa strain makes the most sense here.</p><h2><strong>Research</strong></h2><p>Leafist provides a vast library of strain information that you can use to to research before you during your dispensary visits. Also research the residual effects of each strain such as dry mouth, dry eyes and hunger so that you know what to expect.</p><h2><strong>Speak with Dispensary Workers</strong></h2><p>When you visit the dispensary, discuss your ailments with the employee (or <i>budtender</i> as they are called in the industry). They may ask you a couple of questions like the effects you'd like to feel, if you need a high or low potency strain and what your symptoms are. Don't feel like they'll judge you -- it's their job to suggest the best strain options in their inventory that's specific to your needs, so it's important to be open with them.</p><h2><strong>Do the Sniff Test</strong></h2><p>If you are a newcomer to marijuana, you’re probably unaware that every strain has a unique scent. Some are skunky, some earthy, others sweet, and some are citrusy. There are even some that are simply hard to explain since they smell different to everyone. It's a good idea to pick a strain that not only works for what you need it to, but one that also smells good to you.</p><p><strong>Note</strong>: Some strains at the dispensary have a natural musty smell to them; it doesn't necessarily mean that the strain is moldy or bad. Just be vocal about the aroma to the budtender during your sniff test to see what they have to say about it.</p><h2><strong>Before you Dive Right in</strong></h2><p>Start off slow with a few hits first. If you're using edibles, try starting out with nothing more than 5mg. If smoking or vaporizing, give yourself at least 15-30 minutes to feel the effects to decide if you'd like to continue. If taking edibles, give yourself up to 1 hour on an empty stomach and 2 hours on a full one. Every strain is going to react differently in your body – stressing the importance of starting slowly.</p><p><strong>Tip:</strong>&nbsp;Try combining a CBD strain with your preferred strain to achieve a greater level of comfort.</p>

If you are using cannabis for medical purposes, it is ideal to ask the doctor
completing your recommendation for suggestions. You should also purchase the
strain that will benefit you the most so you can experience appropriate relief.

UNDERSTAND MAIN STRAIN TYPES
There are four main strain types:

TypeBenefitsBest Time to UseSativa * Promotes focus
 * Promotes energy
 * Pain relief

DaytimeIndica * Pain relief (Arthritis, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's,
   Anxiety)
 * Relaxing effects
 * Sleep assistance

EveningHybrid * Allows medicinal benefits from indica and sativa strains.

Morning/DaytimeCBD (Cannabinoids) * Seizure disorders
 * Inflammatory diseases
 * Nausea disorders

AnytimeIt's important to not only understand your condition, but the time of day
you'll be consuming. In general, indica strains tend to make you sleepier and
less social. In this case, it'd make sense to consume when you don't have a lot
of activities planned or later on in the day/night. If you need daytime pain
relief, a nice hybrid like Blue Dream will do the trick. If you're more
concerned with focusing on an activity, a sativa strain makes the most sense
here.

RESEARCH
Leafist provides a vast library of strain information that you can use to to
research before you during your dispensary visits. Also research the residual
effects of each strain such as dry mouth, dry eyes and hunger so that you know
what to expect.

SPEAK WITH DISPENSARY WORKERS
When you visit the dispensary, discuss your ailments with the employee (or 
budtender as they are called in the industry). They may ask you a couple of
questions like the effects you'd like to feel, if you need a high or low potency
strain and what your symptoms are. Don't feel like they'll judge you -- it's
their job to suggest the best strain options in their inventory that's specific
to your needs, so it's important to be open with them.

DO THE SNIFF TEST
If you are a newcomer to marijuana, you’re probably unaware that every strain
has a unique scent. Some are skunky, some earthy, others sweet, and some are
citrusy. There are even some that are simply hard to explain since they smell
different to everyone. It's a good idea to pick a strain that not only works for
what you need it to, but one that also smells good to you.

Note: Some strains at the dispensary have a natural musty smell to them; it
doesn't necessarily mean that the strain is moldy or bad. Just be vocal about
the aroma to the budtender during your sniff test to see what they have to say
about it.

BEFORE YOU DIVE RIGHT IN
Start off slow with a few hits first. If you're using edibles, try starting out
with nothing more than 5mg. If smoking or vaporizing, give yourself at least
15-30 minutes to feel the effects to decide if you'd like to continue. If taking
edibles, give yourself up to 1 hour on an empty stomach and 2 hours on a full
one. Every strain is going to react differently in your body – stressing the
importance of starting slowly.

Tip:Try combining a CBD strain with your preferred strain to achieve a greater
level of comfort.

Selecting the Right Marijuana Strain – A Crash Course for Newcomers

The first time walking into a dispensary can be overwhelming, especially if you're new to cannabis.

Royal Choice Farms created the potent indica-dominant cannabis strain True X,
which is said to have been created when True OG was crossed with C4.

Due to this strain's Kush heritage, True X provides a sedative, soothing body
buzz coupled with completely uplifting cerebral effects.

True X buds often give off a somewhat earthy odor that is piney and pleasant,
and the flavor of this strain tends to be sweet like honey with a hint of warm
spices.

The beautiful flowers produced by True X plants have a completely desaturated
thyme green hue, which is further lightened by a fur of shimmering trichomes and
patches of neon orange pistils.

<p>Royal Choice Farms created the potent indica-dominant cannabis strain True X, which is said to have been created when True OG was crossed with C4.</p><p>Due to this strain's Kush heritage, True X provides a sedative, soothing body buzz coupled with completely uplifting cerebral effects.</p><p>True X buds often give off a somewhat earthy odor that is piney and pleasant, and the flavor of this strain tends to be sweet like honey with a hint of warm spices.</p><p>The beautiful flowers produced by True X plants have a completely desaturated thyme green hue, which is further lightened by a fur of shimmering trichomes and patches of neon orange pistils.</p>

True X

C4 was crossed with True OG to create this thoroughly relaxing indica-dominant strain

Truffle Butter is a sweet indica-dominant hybrid of Chocolate Kush and Gelato
was developed by THClones.

Expect buds of Truffle Butter to be a rainbow of light to dark green, and each
fluffy calyx of these buds is separated by burnt orange pistils and a halo of
sparkling trichomes.

Cannabis lovers who have tried Truffle Butter note that this cannabis strain
provides a thoroughly soothing and physically relaxing buzz.

A delicious vanilla and earth aroma comes off of Truffle Butter's beautiful
buds, and once this strain is vaporized or smoked you'll note that it has a
sweet hazelnut and shortbread cookie.

<p>Truffle Butter is a sweet indica-dominant hybrid of Chocolate Kush and Gelato was developed by THClones.</p><p>Expect buds of Truffle Butter to be a rainbow of light to dark green, and each fluffy calyx of these buds is separated by burnt orange pistils and a halo of sparkling trichomes.</p><p>Cannabis lovers who have tried Truffle Butter note that this cannabis strain provides a thoroughly soothing and physically relaxing buzz.</p><p>A delicious vanilla and earth aroma comes off of Truffle Butter's beautiful buds, and once this strain is vaporized or smoked you'll note that it has a sweet hazelnut and shortbread cookie.</p>

Truffle Butter

This hazelnut and cookie flavored indica-dominant cannabis strain blends genetics from Gelato and Chocolate Kush

The sativa-dominant hybrid strain Truth Serum is the powerful result of a
three-way combination of Pineapple, Trinity, and G13.

Truth Serum's beautiful buds give off a delectable, somewhat spicy aroma, and
once this cannabis strain has been vaporized or even smoked it tends to take on
a sweet citrus, pepper, and herb taste.

The flowers themselves are beautifully fluffy, each jalapeño green calyx is
dotted with fiery pistils and a cloak of shimmering trichomes.

Cannabis enthusiasts who've experienced Truth Serum describe the effects of this
strain as very fast-acting, delivering a completely stimulating and energizing
physical and cerebral effects.

<p>The sativa-dominant hybrid strain Truth Serum is the powerful result of a three-way combination of Pineapple, Trinity, and G13.</p><p>Truth Serum's beautiful buds give off a delectable, somewhat spicy aroma, and once this cannabis strain has been vaporized or even smoked it tends to take on a sweet citrus, pepper, and herb taste.</p><p>The flowers themselves are beautifully fluffy, each jalapeño green calyx is dotted with fiery pistils and a cloak of shimmering trichomes.</p><p>Cannabis enthusiasts who've experienced Truth Serum describe the effects of this strain as very fast-acting, delivering a completely stimulating and energizing physical and cerebral effects.</p>

Truth Serum

A peppery sativa-dominant hybrid blending the potent genetics of G13, Pineapple, and Trinity

A strain that hails from British Columbia, Tuna Kush is a heavily
indica-dominant hybrid strain is allegedly a phenotype of the phenomenal strain
Hindu Kush.

Tuna Kush's dense, deep forest green flowers each possess a fine furry coat of
shimmering trichomes and deep sunset-colored pistils.

Patients who have sampled Tuna Kush note that this hybrid has thoroughly
relaxing, even allegedly "couch locking" effects.

Tuna Kush's aroma is quite skunky, and the earthy scent is carried into this
strain's musky yet sweet honey-like flavor.

<p>A strain that hails from British Columbia, Tuna Kush is a heavily indica-dominant hybrid strain is allegedly a phenotype of the phenomenal strain Hindu Kush.</p><p>Tuna Kush's dense, deep forest green flowers each possess a fine furry coat of shimmering trichomes and deep sunset-colored pistils.</p><p>Patients who have sampled Tuna Kush note that this hybrid has thoroughly relaxing, even allegedly "couch locking" effects.</p><p>Tuna Kush's aroma is quite skunky, and the earthy scent is carried into this strain's musky yet sweet honey-like flavor.</p>

Tuna Kush

A Canadian indica-dominant derivation of Hindu Kush beloved for its dense buds and relaxing buzz

Sometimes referred to as OG Tuna Kush, Tuna OG is a rare blend of Black Tuna and
OG Kush.

Tuna OG can be quite hard to find in stores, but those who have tried it remark
that this cannabis strain delivers a completely physically and mentally relaxing
effect.

<p>Sometimes referred to as OG Tuna Kush, Tuna OG is a rare blend of Black Tuna and OG Kush.</p><p>Tuna OG can be quite hard to find in stores, but those who have tried it remark that this cannabis strain delivers a completely physically and mentally relaxing effect.</p>

Tuna OG

A very rare combination of OG Kush and Black Tuna, expect this bud to be extremely relaxing

Created by MTG Seeds, Turbo Mind Warp is a primarily sativa cannabis strain that
is said to blend Mendo Mind Warp and Turbo Diesel.

Though this strain can be difficult to find in stores, Turbo Mind Warp is said
to have powerfully euphoric effects.

The THC level of Turbo Mind Warp is rumored to reach up to 28%, and you can
expect this strain's flavor and scent to be similar to fragrant pine.

Turbo Mind Warp's buds are long and bulbous, each fluffy one a brilliant shade
of teal that is partially obscured by whitish trichome and long, spiraling
pistils.

<p>Created by MTG Seeds, Turbo Mind Warp is a primarily sativa cannabis strain that is said to blend Mendo Mind Warp and Turbo Diesel.</p><p>Though this strain can be difficult to find in stores, Turbo Mind Warp is said to have powerfully euphoric effects.</p><p>The THC level of Turbo Mind Warp is rumored to reach up to 28%, and you can expect this strain's flavor and scent to be similar to fragrant pine.</p><p>Turbo Mind Warp's buds are long and bulbous, each fluffy one a brilliant shade of teal that is partially obscured by whitish trichome and long, spiraling pistils.</p>

Turbo Mind Warp

A completely euphoric sativa-dominant blend of Turbo Diesel and Mendo Mind Warp

Often called by its nickname King Tut, Tutankhamon is a potent sativa-dominant
strain descended from AK-47 that was created by Pyramid Seeds.

Aromas of Tutankhamon tend to be floral and pungent, and the flavor of this
strain expands its sweet lavender flavor.

Cone-shaped flowers of Tutankhamon tend to be a lightened pine green hue, that
is somewhat covered by the strain's layer of light trichomes and orange pistils.

Fans of Tutankhamon note that this strain has a very physical high that tends to
be truly stimulating, meanwhile, the cerebral side of this strain brings focus
and mellow euphoria.

<p>Often called by its nickname King Tut, Tutankhamon is a potent sativa-dominant strain descended from AK-47 that was created by Pyramid Seeds.</p><p>Aromas of Tutankhamon tend to be floral and pungent, and the flavor of this strain expands its sweet lavender flavor.</p><p>Cone-shaped flowers of Tutankhamon tend to be a lightened pine green hue, that is somewhat covered by the strain's layer of light trichomes and orange pistils.</p><p>Fans of Tutankhamon note that this strain has a very physical high that tends to be truly stimulating, meanwhile, the cerebral side of this strain brings focus and mellow euphoria.</p>

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