7 things to do before visiting a marijuana pharmacy

Legal marijuana has many benefits. One of the most important are the often practical pharmacies. These areas can be fun, informative, and provide information for newbies and seasoned consumers alike on all sorts of questions from the cannabis strains that are best for them to new products that will best suit their lifestyle.

Regardless of a budtender’s expertise or how welcome they feel to their customers, reaching your pharmacy with some basic knowledge helps a lot. Here are seven things to know before visiting your marijuana pharmacy.

Find out about the legal status of cannabis in your state

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Basic things, which, however, become more and more complex as more states achieve legal status in the USA. As of this writing, recreational marijuana is legal in 18 states, allowing adults over 21 to enter their marijuana dispensaries and purchase products. Here is a handy list that is regularly updated to keep you updated on our country’s state marijuana laws.

Do some research on the type of cannabis you’d like to consume

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Now that you know whether your state is legal or not, it’s time to do a little research and see what type of marijuana you would like to consume. You can smoke flowers, soak in some cannabis-infused bath salts, dab, vape, eat an edible, and much more. Do you know the answer to this question or ask your budtender for more information on each method to find out which method best suits your needs.

Ask yourself about cannabis effects

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Most methods have specific strengths and weaknesses. If your into medical marijuana, you may find better information by contacting a doctor with training in the area rather than a budtender who knows or doesn’t know your disease and what you are looking for. If you need some guidance, here is a general guide for a doctor to help you find the best way to use medical marijuana.

How psychoactive do you want to get?

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The effects of marijuana on the mind and body can change dramatically, depending on your tolerance, type and type of consumption. You should be clear with your budtender about your level of experience with the plant so that he can provide you with the right product and the right dosage. It is also important to be clear about the experience you are looking for, whether you want pain relief or just looking for a fun experience with friends.

Are you looking for discreet products?

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While some can use dab rigs openly in the living room, others prefer something less conspicuous. For these type of users, a pharmacy is the perfect place to study as they have someone who can show them various options for edibles, disposable vape pens, patches, and more.

Ask a lot of questions

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Even if you are a seasoned cannabis user, visiting a pharmacy is a very different experience than hanging out with your cannabis dealer. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, no matter how silly they may seem. Budtenders are there to help you, and better to ask questions than buying an item that you are not sure about just because you do not have all the information you need.

Check out their website

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If you live in the rule of law, there may be several pharmacies available to you. Check out their websites and get a feel for their mood. Maybe try different places before deciding to become a regular. Most pharmacies have an online menu that you can preview and call to see if they still have that particular strain of cannabis on the menu.