Begin with lower dosages of THC and / or higher doses of CBD

• Higher levels of CBD will help counteract psychoactive effects of THC.
  
• CBD can help prevent, and rescue from, uncomfortable experiences with cannabis.

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Be patient with exploring new methods of consuming cannabis

• The effects of edibles may begin 30-120 minutes after consumption. To avoid surprises, avoid having more than one edible within a 2-hour period. 
• Vaporizing is a learned skill. Effects begin slower with vaporized flower than with concentrates. The use of a vape pen, shatter, wax or other purified cannabis may require as little as 1 puff; it is easy to vaporize too much at one time. To regulate effects, consider waiting at least 1 minute between puffs of a vaporized concentrate. 

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Avoid combustion

• Anytime one used flame on a product, you are risking the inhalation of toxins that are also found in tobacco cigarettes. The temperature of a flame can be up to 2,000°F, 10x hotter than what is required to consume cannabis. 
• Vaporized cannabis is far more cost-efficient because it can be used over multiple sessions and previously-vaped material can later be used in cooking or to make lotions. 

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Journaling your use of cannabis will help future recall of your experience and the benefits of different methods 

• It is also easier to share knowledge and questions if you record the experience as it happens 
• If you need ideas for what to record, check out our journal outline HERE
• At any time, snap a picture of your journal and email questions to [email protected] for guidance 

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A checkered approach to healthcare is often the wisest 

• The highest rates of success with cannabis use, in the long view, are when it is combined with multiple different types of other treatments or therapies, approaching the same problem from different angles

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Trying new methods of consuming cannabis, including different strains and different dispensaries and different methods, helps one become more comfortable with cannabis. 

• Most people find themselves pleasantly surprised!

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Consider sharing your experience with cannabis with friends, colleagues, neighbors and / or your doctors

• Discussing what your find enjoyable, and any aspects that are unclear, is the best way for others to learn the benefits of cannabis, and for good experiences to help combat years of misinformed stigmas against it 
• The adoption of a more tolerant view is sure to come through dialog and learning 

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Avoid building a high tolerance

• Consider taking a cannabis break of 1-2 days, at least every 2 weeks
• Daily use of cannabis can lead to increased dosage requirements; which is not harmful, but can be costly

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Return to care at any time with questions or concerns 

• CED Clinic is available to guide and support you!