Why use Marijuana?
Some of the reasons to use marijuana are to heal, boost creativity, socialize, relax, energize and improve creativity. It’s also a natural and low cost way to maintain balance between your body’s essential functions like eating, sleeping, and rejuevanating.
Using marijuana enhances, excites, and elevates your everyday routine as well as pleasurable activities like relaxing or exercising.
- Music | The music enhancer: Close your eyes and go on a sonic adventure—find deeper connections with the lyrics and bob your head to the bass.
- Watching TV and Movies | The cinema cruiser: Enhances special effects, makes jokes funnier, and warps you into fantasy worlds—no surround sound needed.
- Sleeping | The chillest nightcap: Encourages restful sleep by calming and soothing the mind and inducing physical rest.
- Eating | The classic munchies: Works up an appetite in minutes, turning any meal into a culinary experience for your taste buds.
- Sex | The best aphrodisiac: Increase pleasure sensations and make orgasms even better with marijuana.
- Gaming | The game genie: Increases mind and reflex engagement with your favorite video games so that you hit the top of the scoreboard.
- Focusing | The to-do list motivator: Gets the tasks and errands—like cleaning—done with focus and concentration.
Marijuana as medicine
Marijuana is also used for its medicinal compounds to heal both mind and body.
The two most common compounds being THC and CBD, have differing yet complementary effects.
Stress Relief
According to recent data, 1 in 3 marijuana consumers turn to cannabis for stress relief—and that includes parents, full-time working professionals, and adults of all backgrounds. (Everyone gets stressed.)
This is one of the most common reasons for using marijuana, or trying marijuana for the first time, because THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in what you ingest, acts on the same pathways in the brain as anandamide, a neurotransmitter known for giving you the feeling of bliss.
Recommended strain: Indica
Depression
According to recent data, 2 in 5 marijuana consumers use certain strains, known to uplift and energize, and reported to help symptoms of depression. Some individuals (about 1 in 3 surveyed) have completely switched from using antidepressants to using marijuana.
Users have reported that marijuana helps stabilize mood, stimulate appetite, increase focus and concentration, and combat insomnia.
Recommended strain: Sativa
Migraines
According to recent data, more than 1 in 4 cannabis consumers use marijuana to assist with pain from migraines and headaches.
In particular, CBD, the non-psychoactive (no “high” involved) cannabinoid, has been used topically or ingested to ease pain. Some people use CBD to lessen the intensity of migraines; other people use CBD to decrease the frequency of migraines. It has been reported that CBD works to calm down pain signals and re-route the pain receptors in the brain.
Recommended strain: CBD
Nausea
According to recent data, 1 in 5 cannabis consumers—including chemotherapy patients—consume marijuana for suppression of nausea and vomiting, which also helps with keeping food down and increasing appetite.
While medicine pills can be hard to swallow and keep down for sufferers of nausea, marijuana can be easily vaporized through a variety of methods depending on personal preferences. The results of vaping on the body are almost immediate, making it one of the fastest methods for processing cannabis.
Recommended strain: Hybrid
PTSD
According to recent data, 1 in 10 marijuana consumers use it for symptoms of PTSD, because antidepressants and antipsychotics are reported as unsuccessful in treating the severest of symptoms. Certain hybrid strains reportedly alleviate trauma from memories and aid in appetite stimulation, focus, and overall stress relief, while uplifting and stabilizing the mood.
Recommended strain: Hybrid
Chronic Pain
As used by 1 in 3 marijuana consumers, the non-psychoactive (as in, no “high” involved) cannabinoid known as CBD is reported to be a non-addictive alternative to opioids for people suffering from chronic pain.
From arthritis to chemotherapy relief, CBD oil, applied topically (though available in ingestible and inhalable varieties) has been shown to reduce pain, inflammation, and overall discomfort without forming addictive habits.
Recommended strain: CBD
ADD/ADHD
More than 1 in 10 customers surveyed alleviate symptoms of ADD/ADHD with cannabis, especially due to how Sativa reportedly tends to increase focus and concentration, while reducing distractions and stress. Some people report using medical marijuana in place of prescription medicine, or in companionship with these pill-form stimulants.
Recommended strain: Sativa
Muscle Spasms
According to recent data, almost 1 in 5 people use marijuana to assist with symptoms from muscle spasms, which can interfere with regular motor functions, personal mobility, and emotional stability.
It has been reported that THC can lower the frequency and intensity of these involuntary movements, allowing people to return to normal life without spasms out of their control. Marijuana is oftentimes used as a solution when traditional therapy methods are not effective.
Recommended strain: Hybrid
Appetite
According to recent data, almost 1 in 5 consumers use cannabis for appetite stimulation—aka, the famous “munchies.” But this is more than just an excuse to binge on junk food: Medical marijuana patients report using hybrid strains to curb the symptoms of nausea and fight gastrointestinal inflammation. While a potent Sativa strain can kickstart the appetite with intensity, a Hybrid strain is reportedly best for those seeking a controlled and healthy appetite push.
Recommended strain: Hybrid
Arthritis
According to recent data, 1 in 10 marijuana consumers use it for arthritis symptoms. CBD oil is reportedly the most common type of product used for relief, as CBD is a non-psychoactive compound that alleviates pain and inflammation in the muscles without getting you “high.” This is reportedly a non-addictive alternative to opioids and can be especially helpful for arthritis patients whose joints could benefit from physical therapy and exercise in accompaniment to CBD application.
Recommended strain: CBD
Cut back to live more
The use of marijuana as part of a regular routine tends to decrease the use of alcohol, opiates, tobacco, and narcotics by people. The unique properties of Marijuana lends itself to many safe, effective, inexpensive, and most importantly perhaps non-addictive purposes.
Instead of tobacco
If you’re trying to quit tobacco, marijuana can likely help you achieve that goal. Next time you have a craving or social obligation to smoke, try using cannabis instead as it’s healthier and non-addictive. Studies have shown that one in ten tobacco-users surveyed have entirely replaced tobacco with cannabis.
Instead of opiates
Marijuana is reported to be a great alternative to opiates, those suffering from severe or chronic pain, going through chemotherapy, or recovering from injury find it a great replacement. One-third of patients surveyed have completely replaced their opiate use with marijuana. Treatment with THC and CBD alleviates pain without the harmful and dangerous side effects and addiction of opiates.
Instead of sleeping pills
Reportedly by listening to relaxing music, and resting in bed with a sedating Indica vaporizer turn off the lights, reduces anxiety and relaxes both the mind and body. Studies show that one-third of those surveyed have replaced sleeping pills with cannabis.
Instead of alcohol
It’s comes as no surprise that 4 out of 5 consumers surveyed have replaced their weekly drinking with cannabis. Tty marijuana instead of alcohol the next time you’re looking to have fun. You’ll have a great time and your hangover free body and mind will be grateful.
Marijuana in many forms
Marijuana comes in many varieties. We encourage you to discover and try all the many assortments and their related effects.
Indica
Relax after work and before bed.
Relaxes mind and body
Relieves pain and nausea
Stimulates appetite
Reduces anxiety
Sativa
Go for a run, be the life of the party, or create art.
Stimulates mind and senses
Improves focus/concentration
Increases energy
Uplifts mood
Hybrid
Want a balanced effect that boosts and relaxes?
The best of both Sativa & Indica
Balance between euphoria and relaxation
Can be sativa-dominant or indica-dominant
Hundreds of options to choose from
CBD
Looking for lasting relief for sore muscles?
Little to no “high”
Inflammation reduction
Alleviates chronic pain
Post-exercise recovery
How to consume
Lucky for you, marijuana products have come a long way. Choose the best method for your needs and lifestyle—they’re all good.
Vaporizers
Vaporizers are convenient pen-shaped devices that are more discreet than traditional options, like a joint. They are odorless, portable, and require virtually no heating time. Vaporizers are often filled with oil cartridges, and vaporize the marijuana instead of combusting it, releasing the active compounds without unhealthy contaminants that you’d find in smoke. Regardless of your experience level, the effects are felt almost immediately, making this the most efficient way for your body to process marijuana.
How long do effects last?
The effects of vaporizing marijuana can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Edibles
There’s more than brownies here—edibles are a delicious way to consume marijuana without smoking or gadgets. They’re easy to measure out and dose on your own, and they’re as discreet as your afternoon snack. Unlike smoking, the THC takes a while to reach your bloodstream because it has to be digested by the stomach first. The effects are stronger and longer-lasting—but they also take longer to realize, which means you should start with the lowest dosage possible if it’s your first time.
Flowers
These are your traditional marijuana flower buds—unprocessed and straight from the plant to your joint, pipe, bong or vaporizer. They are cut, dried, and cured for optimal consistency and consumption.
How long do effects last?
The effects of flowers can last from 1 to 3 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Pre Rolls
Prerolls are traditional joints—except the work of rolling is already done for you. These pre-rolled joints make great gifts, party favors, or stash-and-dash smokes for yourself. They’re great for beginners who may not know how to roll, and convenient for experienced consumers who want something quick and quality-controlled. Pre-rolls are available in most strains and and come in a variety of quantities and sizes.
How long do effects last?
The effects of smoking marijuana can last from 1 to 3 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Topicals
Topicals are balms, lotions, creams, sprays, patches, and bath products used solely for external application—usually on the skin. Topicals are mostly non-psychoactive, meaning they will not get you high. However, some transdermal patches deliver THC through your skin and will get you high. Most topicals have high amounts of CBD for pain relief (great for athletes, people recovering from surgery or suffering from chronic pain, etc).
How long do effects last?
The effects of topicals can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Drops
Drops are essentially concentrated cannabis-infused tinctures. Whether you don’t want to smoke or you’re looking for a low-calorie alternative to edibles, drops are a potent and simple way to get started—if you follow directions and build up incrementally. Drop them under your tongue for a fast-acting and long-lasting effect.
How long do effects last?
The effects of drops or tinctures can last from 5 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Concentrates
Concentrates are highly potent cannabis extracts. They come in a variety of forms, including wax, shatter, hash, BHO, crumble and resin. We generally don’t recommend products in this category to beginners, as they are very strong and often require specialized equipment, like a dab rig, to use.
How long do effects last?
The effects of concentrates can last from 2 to 3 hours depending on the individual consumer.