If you're interested in trying cannabis, you may have a lot of questions, especially if you've never been to a dispensary before. While there are many different types of dispensaries, most operate in a similar way. If you would like to know more about cannabis dispensaries and what to expect, keep reading.
What Is a Cannabis Dispensary?
A cannabis dispensary is legally licensed by the state to sell cannabis. Depending on your state, they may only sell to patients with a medical cannabis card. However, if recreational cannabis use is legal in your state, cannabis dispensaries sell to both medical and recreational users.
The two leading chemicals in cannabis are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). CBD is nonpsychoactive, so there are fewer restrictions. For this reason, it is federally legal and can be sold in many stores, such as pharmacies.
THC, however, has psychoactive properties, which can affect your ability to make decisions, drive, etc. For this reason, it is federally illegal and has more restrictions. THC products can only be sold in legal cannabis dispensaries. Therefore, if you want a THC product, you must visit a dispensary.
What Can You Expect When Entering a Cannabis Dispensary?
When entering a cannabis dispensary, you'll need to present your ID almost immediately. Some dispensaries may not even allow you in the same room as the products until you present your ID. Depending on the dispensary, there may be menus, and some even let you order online.
You can ask the budtenders about suggestions based on conditions like pain or insomnia. While paying, you may have to show your ID again. Make sure to ask about prices. Some dispensaries list the medical price, which is cheaper than the recreational price. You can only get the medical price if you have a medical card. Many dispensaries only accept cash, and they may or may not have an ATM.
What Can You Buy at a Cannabis Dispensary?
Naturally, you can buy cannabis flowers at a cannabis dispensary. They need to be rolled into a pre-roll or smoked via a pipe or bong. If you don't have a bong or pipe, you can still buy pre-rolls, but most dispensaries also sell smoking accessories, such as bongs, pipes, rolling papers, lighters, etc.
You can also buy edibles, but if you're new to cannabis, make sure to mind the dosage. If you don't want to deal with smoke, consider vape cartridges, but these usually have high THC and CBD levels, which can quickly increase your tolerance. Topical products, bath salts, and similar items are also available. While some may contain THC, many are used for their CBD content.
Cannabis is legal in many states, and many stages allow recreational use. However, you'll need to visit a cannabis dispensary for THC products. If you would like to know more, visit a dispensary near you.
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