A Beginner’s Guide to Recreational Cannabis: What You Need to Know Before Your First Visit

Every experience has a first time, including visiting a marijuana provision center to get recreational cannabis. We also understand that expectations are key to any positive first-time experience. People want to be informed before considering buying cannabis for the first time. Nobody likes walking in, confused and unsure of what they are doing. Let's ensure we get rid of the uneasy feeling before your first visit. 

To help you feel informed, secure, and in control when making a cannabis purchase, we'll break down every aspect of the provisioning center experience in this post. Here are some essential things to ensure a smooth first visit.
 

Choosing the Right Variety for Recreational Cannabis

Generally, cannabis is classified as either sativa or indica. These two types of cannabis produce varying highs when consumed.

Sativas

These strains are frequently cited as more energizing, active, cerebral, and creative than Inidicas. These varieties typically offer the user a positive, stimulating, creative, and energetic experience. Think of the person who gets high and cleans the apartment or who gets high and paints a picture. These types of reactions are more common with sativas.

Indicas

These strains are thought to be more physiologically sedating. They promote relaxation and a sense of well-being. Indica strain products are excellent for calming down, reducing stress, and encouraging sound sleep. For example, these strains can be used to relax and enjoy a movie or help put you to sleep. 

Hybrid Varieties

Genetic breeding has brought many different strains that are combinations of indica and sativa parents. These strains are often a mixture of the sativa and indica effects. With hybrids, you'll also find strains that lean more to one side or the next. With hybrids, speaking to your budtender to get a better feel of its effects can be helpful. 

Different Types of Cannabis Products

During your first visit to a cannabis dispensary, you will be surprised by the large number of recreational cannabis products being marketed. You'll find candies, flowers, tablets, and more. Here are some of the common ones and what to expect from them:

Flower

The cannabis flower is the final product of the cannabis harvest. These buds are harvested, cut, and packaged to keep the flower fresh. Smoked cannabis flower has a quick onset, so you'll experience the effects of weed within minutes. The cannabis flower can be smoked from a joint, pipe, bong, or similar device. This is the most common way to consume cannabis. The flower is also where all other cannabis products are created from.

However, beginners should exercise caution when consuming flowers. Begin slowly with one puff, then wait a few minutes before taking another.

Vaporized Cannabis

Vaporization is an excellent option for those who do not like inhaling smoke from weed. Cannabis concentrates, and flowers may be vaporized using specialized devices that heat the product to a particular temperature that produces potent, cannabinoid-rich, and pleasant-tasting vapors without the risk of inhaling combustion by-products.

Tinctures and Ingestible Oils

Tinctures are an extract taken orally, generally with a dropper, and delivered sublingually (under the tongue). This form of delivery allows for faster absorption and discretion. Furthermore, tinctures should be used cautiously because you can easily take too much.

Edibles

Edibles are cannabis-infused foods and beverages. These recreational cannabis products provide a discreet, smoke-free method of consuming cannabis without the raw smell or taste. However, because serving sizes vary and some have delayed onset times, it is easy to overindulge with edibles. Always keep a close eye on the serving size and the amount of THC in each serving to prevent this. Wait for at least two hours to see how it affects you before taking another dose. We recommend starting small and building up. 

Effects to Expect from Consuming Recreational Cannabis

Recreational cannabis has been known to have a range of effects depending on the strain and dosage. The common effects of cannabis consumption are:

• Euphoria

• Relaxation

• Increased Appetite (Munchies)

• Sleepiness

• Anxiety will decrease (or increase if you consume too much)

• Dry mouth

• Increased creativity

• Enhanced enjoyment of music

• Laughter and joy

• Nausea relief

• Sensory enhancement

• Pain relief

• Skewed time perception

The Entourage Effect

The entourage effect is the result of consuming various cannabis plant compounds concurrently rather than separately from one another. It was initially thought that a cultivar's THC content was the primary determinant of its efficacy. However, it has since been found that cannabinoids and other cannabis chemical compounds from the cannabis plant work best when combined.

What Do You Need to Purchase Cannabis at Beach Fire? 

When visiting Beach Fire Provisioning Center, you will need your government ID and cash to purchase recreational cannabis. You must be at least 21 years old to buy weed in Michigan. Therefore, presenting a valid identification and age verification is a strict requirement before entering any provisioning center in Michigan. 

For your first purchase, budget anywhere between $30 and $150. 

Advice on First Dosage

Although you can't wait to get high for the first time, you shouldn't start with a large amount. Beach Fire only cares about the best recreational cannabis brands in Michigan. These products are much stronger than the cannabis products from the 60s and 70s. Please speak with one of our professional and friendly Budtenders for information. Our staff is here to point you in the right direction.

A Final Word on Buying and Using Recreational Cannabis 

At Beach Fire Provisioning Center, we are here to provide you with a fun and safe recreational cannabis experience. From flower to edibles, we offer a wide variety of high-quality cannabis products for you to enjoy. Please take a look at our menu; you can even order online and have your purchase ready for pickup. 

We look forward to seeing you at Beach Fire Traverse City!