First visit to the local dispensary
I admit that I was super excited when cannabis became legal in my state.
I’d given up smoking marijuana years ago and now was ready to get started again.
I hoped to find a strain that would help relieve symptoms of insomnia and anxiety. While I was eager and curious, I wasn’t sure how to get started. I didn’t really want to visit a local dispensary with now idea of what to do, what I wanted or the type of products I was interested in. I did some research online to find out what to expect when I stepped inside the dispensary. I learned that I need to have my license handy. The site also recommended that I read reviews of local dispensaries and retail shops. The caliber, style and selection vary greatly. Higher-rated shops typically have more knowledgeable budtenders to offer informed recommendations. I found that the preparation was helpful when I was attempting to make a selection. Instead of simply staring clueless at the menu, I knew what questions to ask. I explained my goals and expectations and let the budtender guide me. They were extremely helpful and willing to explain the terpenes and features of the different strains. Because I was looking to relax and get a good night’s sleep, he suggested the more indica dominant strains. I then needed to decide between the many consumption methods. While I was familiar with smoking flower, I wasn’t familiar with tinctures, edibles, topicals or concentrates. I was a little worried about proper dosing, so the budtender steered me toward the tinctures.