For patients and individuals who are new to this world and its products, visiting a dispensary can be a confusing and overwhelming experience. Hence, it’s crucial for you, as a customer, to ask as many questions as you need. These questions will ensure that you are buying the right product for you.
This blog is a comprehensive guide and list of questions to ask at a dispensary near you covering safety, quality, legality, and more.
General questions
When visiting a dispensary, there are some general questions one needs to ask to understand what the store has to offer. These general questions will help you understand more about the products they sell and the services you can avail of.
A. What types of cannabis products are available?
It’s crucial to know and understand what type of marijuana is available at the dispensary and in what form. Some stores only keep flowers, while others have a range of products. including edibles and tinctures. This question is important, especially if you are using marijuana for medicinal purposes.
B. What are the prices of different products?
Cannabis prices vary drastically from dispensary to dispensary. Price also depends on factors like quality, product, and location.
C. What are the store timings?
If you are planning to be a regular, it is important to know the store timings. The delivery timings and store timings may also differ. Many dispensaries also have different hours for medicinal and recreational customers.
D. What is the loyalty program of the dispensary?
Cannabis dispensaries offer huge discounts to repeat customers; they usually have a very lucrative loyalty program, and if you are planning to be a regular, try to hop on the scheme. They can have a VIP program, in-store currencies, cashback, etc.
E. What is the return policy for the dispensary?
A customer is supposed to know and understand the return policy of a product; just in case there are some problems with the products.
Question about products
As mentioned above, it is important to make an informed decision. Hence, understanding the product should be the first step in consuming marijuana. Some of the questions you should ask are:
A. What is the potency of the product?
Knowing the potency of the product will help you determine the dosage for consumption; helping you set a limit. Usually, THC and CBD percentages are the terms that are used to describe the potency of any particular marijuana product. This brings us to the next question.
B. What is the THC/CBD ratio in the products?
High THC gives a euphoric effect, and high CBD will offer therapeutic benefits. Understanding the THC/CBD ratio can help you choose a product that meets your needs.
C. What are the different strains available?
Different strains have different THC/CBD ratios and, hence, different effects. They also have different effects, aromas, and flavors. Knowing and understanding different strains can both be helpful in finding something that suits your needs and be a fun experience.
D. Are there any CBD-only products?
CBD-only products incorporate little to no THC and are typically used for medicinal purposes. Understanding if the dispensary carries CBD-only products can help those seeking therapeutic benefits.
E. What are the different types of concentrates available?
Concentrates are highly potent extracts that can be consumed in various forms, including wax, shatter, and oil. They are handy to measure and consume, users can smoke them, put them in food, or just swallow them.
F. What kind of products should you be consuming, for medicinal uses?
If you are looking to use marijuana for some kind of condition or because your doctor suggested it; try to understand what kind of product are you supposed to take; because different strains will give you different effects.
Questions about safety, legality, and quality
When consuming any product, safety, legality, and quality are supposed to be considered; the same goes for cannabis. Below are some questions to ensure that you’re buying safe, legal, and high-quality products:
A. Check if the dispensary is licensed
Make sure that the dispensary you are using is licensed. Licensed dispensaries are enforced by the law of the land. Hence, they can only sell safe and legal products.
B. Check if the products are tested
The industry is changing rapidly and many competitive products are introduced in the market. Making sure that the product is free of harmful contaminants like pesticides and mold can be very safe. As they say, prevention is better than cure.
C. Check the health warnings associated with the products
Before consuming a product, it is important to know the potential side effects. The health warnings associated with marijuana should not be ignored.
Visiting a cannabis store for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. However, asking the right questions can help you make informed decisions. It ensures that you are getting the best product for yourself at the best price.
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