You may not understand what sativa, indica or terpene means, but feelings are universal.
Are they looking for symptomatic relief or just an intoxicating experience?
Do they already have an idea of their ideal dosage, especially in regards to THC and edibles?
Are they looking to get high or treat symptoms without a high?
Knowinghowyou want to take your weed is important too.
Some people need help falling asleep, staying asleep, or both.
Today, we see much much higher THC percentages and much more varied chemical profiles.
Higher THC increases likelihood of adverse effects like increased heart rate and dysphoria.
Its also important to keep in mind that cannabis is ever-evolving, and that youre dealing with aplant.
The name game is fun, but not an entirely reliable source of predictive effects.
In fact, it is more often not predictive at all.
Individual body chemistries are more variable than fingerprints and can change over time, said Sparr-Jaswa.
Preferences and tolerances also change.
Anxiety is a big concern here for folks, she explained.
You are not the THC hunter
Stay away from THC percentage hunting!
Cannabinoids work better together and at lower doses than their isolated cannabinoid cousins, explained Sparr-Jaswa.
Intoxication is not a competition.
What really is important is understanding the terpene profile of a strain, explained Noecker.
Newcomers dont need to understand terpenes; they do need to know how they want to feel.
Then the terpene profile can be interpreted by our amazingly knowledgeable budtenders.
Lets all work together together to ensure trust remains intact.
Finally, know that there really are no stupid questions.
This is a brand new science and we are all still learning.
More than anything, coming in like a know-it-all is far worse than being open about your uncertainties.
Ask all the questions.
