Finding the Right Cannabis Product for You

Not sure what cannabis product is best for you? Getting familiar with cannabis can definitely take a bit of time, so there is no reason to feel intimidated. For most people, shopping for cannabis is an entirely new experience, and it can be easy to feel a little lost when you see all the different options. Plus, everyone’s reason for choosing to try cannabis can be unique. Here are a few tips to help you with finding the right cannabis product for you.

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5 Tips for Finding the Right Cannabis Product for You

1. Consider your goals with cannabis.

What are you looking to experience by using cannabis? As a medical cannabis patient, you likely have certain symptoms you want to address, such as nausea, pain, lack of appetite, or even anxiety associated with a certain condition. Or maybe you want to use cannabis for sleep or for energy.

As a recreational customer, you may be more interested in using cannabis recreationally, such as to harness the creative focus that cannabis can supply, or even feel more at ease and sociable. The more you know about your personal goals, the easier it will be to find products and dosages that work for you specifically.

2. Think about what consumption methods are right for you.

Are you most interested in using cannabis in traditional ways, such as smoking or edibles? Do you prefer vaping to avoid smoke and strong odors? Maybe you are looking for edibles for precise dosage handling, or perhaps you are most comfortable with pre-rolls, so you don’t have to roll your own or use a pipe. The more comfortable you are with the consumption method, the more likely it will be that you have a positive experience.

3. Consider your prior experience and tolerance to THC.

It is entirely possible to be familiar with using cannabis even if it is your first dispensary visit. Therefore, some first-time dispensary customers have some idea of how much flower they have smoked to feel a certain way. Nevertheless, some customers have little or no experience with THC at all. In either case, this is important to consider before picking a certain product.

For example, if you are brand-new to cannabis or never use cannabis, sticking with lower-THC cultivars can be best. A few examples would be strains like Purple Emperor with 11% THC or LA Pop Rockz with 14% THC. Jolly Green Giant with only 17% THC is also a good starter flower for someone with past cannabis experience, but maybe it’s been a while. A more experienced cannabis user may prefer something like Rainbow Road with almost 24% THC.

4. Talk to the budtender about your needs

Now that you have considered a little about what you want to experience and how, as well as your potential THC or cannabinoid experience, feel free to ask a budtender for recommendations. These compassionate and passionate professionals take a lot of pride in helping people choose the right products. Therefore, whether you simply want to know about terpenes, a certain strain, or something else, they will gladly be your guide.

5. Experiment with your chosen products

Sometimes, it can take trial and error to determine exactly what products you like or work for you. Once you have your cannabis at home, start low and slow and experiment. For example, if you pick out a certain edible, consume the lowest recommended dose, wait for several hours to see how it affects you, and then adjust your dose as needed. If you have a certain strain, try a few puffs, wait about 30 minutes, and decide if the effects are what you expect or need. Pre-rolls are always a good choice here because you can pick up a few pre-rolls to try for a low price.

We’re Here to Help You have the Best Cannabis Experience at MAC

We get it! Cannabis can be a little overwhelming if you are a first-time dispensary visitor. When you visit Mass Alternative Care, we do everything possible to make you feel more confident and help you connect with the products that will work best for you. If you need a little extra assistance and have a lot of questions, that is perfectly okay! Our friendly team will be with you to help from the time you step inside.

If you would like to see what kind of products are on the menu before your visit, feel free to explore our menus online before you arrive. Doing so can be a good way to look at what is available and pinpoint items you may want to ask about when you arrive. Both our Amherst and Chicopee locations are medical and recreational.

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