What should you know as a first timer before using cannabis?

Cannabis is considered the third mind-altering substance after alcohol and nicotine. Before starting with your first pot, you should keep few things in mind to avoid serious issues and to maximize your enjoyment.

Before trying cannabis for the first time, it is important to understand the local laws surrounding its usage. The states where weed is legal, have strict rules about from where it is bought and sold to how it is consumed. Next step is to find the right strain according to your preferences. It can be tempting for some to buy a cheaper and weaker alternative to cannabis, but cheaper weed may contain pesticides, molds, or debris. You should look for a safe and competent dealer to buy your cannabis from. When buying cannabis for the first time, the salesperson will categorize it in three ways – Indica, Sativa, and hybrid. Indica has a depressive effect while Sativa works as a stimulant. Hybrid is a mix of both strains.

For a first timer, vaping is good because the experience that it leaves is gentler as it doesn’t combust the cannabis. One should avoid bongs, rigs, and edibles as a first timer. Vaping cannabis has many potential health benefits, but finding a balance between consumption is the key.