Cannabis For Dummies
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Make informed decisions about the benefits of using cannabis
Pot is hot—for good reason. To date, 30 states have legalized medical marijuana to the tune of nearly $11B in consumer spending. Whether it's to help alleviate symptoms of an illness or for adults to use recreationally, more people every day are turning to marijuana.
Cannabis For Dummies presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. Inside, you'll find the hands-on knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer.
If you're curious about cannabis, everything you need to discover its many benefits is a page away!
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Kim Ronkin Casey. (2019). Cannabis For Dummies. Wiley.
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Kim Ronkin Casey has been a communications professional for more than 20 years and recently took a year-long leap into the world of cannabis as the communications manager for one of the leading dispensaries in North America. She now consults for companies in the industry on internal and external communications. Joe Kraynak is a professional writer who has contributed to numerous For Dummies books.
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Pot is hot—for good reason. To date, 30 states have legalized medical marijuana to the tune of nearly $11B in consumer spending. Whether it's to help alleviate symptoms of an illness or for adults to use recreationally, more people every day are turning to marijuana.
Cannabis For Dummies presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. Inside, you'll find the hands-on knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer.
- Decide for yourself if marijuana is right for you
- Manage aches and pains
- Gain insight on the effects and possible symptom relief Enjoy both sweet and savory edibles
- Navigate the legal requirements
If you're curious about cannabis, everything you need to discover its many benefits is a page away!
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Pot is hot—for good reason. To date, 30 states have legalized medical marijuana to the tune of nearly $11B in consumer spending. Whether it's to help alleviate symptoms of an illness or for adults to use recreationally, more people every day are turning to marijuana.
Cannabis For Dummies presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. Inside, you'll find the hands-on knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer.
- Decide for yourself if marijuana is right for you
- Manage aches and pains
- Gain insight on the effects and possible symptom relief Enjoy both sweet and savory edibles
- Navigate the legal requirements
If you're curious about cannabis, everything you need to discover its many benefits is a page away!
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Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Beyond the Book 4
Where to Go from Here 4
Part 1: Getting Started with Cannabis 5
Chapter 1: Taking the Nickel Tour 7
Exploring the Basics of Marijuana Consumption 8
Considering medical use 8
Looking into adult recreational use 10
Acknowledging the potential drawbacks 10
Knowing What Makes Cannabis So Special 11
Recognizing the Diversity of Cannabis Strains 13
Buying Cannabis 14
Knowing where and where not to get it 14
Understanding what you're buying 15
Avoiding rip-offs 16
Exploring Different Consumption Methods 16
Smoking or vaping 16
Edibles 17
Tinctures 17
Topical or transdermal applications 18
Getting Up to Speed on Cannabis Laws 18
Being a Safe and Responsible User 19
Grasping the Basics of Cannabis Production 20
Growing cannabis 20
Harvesting and curing cannabis 21
Creating cannabis, extracts, concentrates and infused products 22
Making Money in the Cannabis Industry 22
Recognizing the challenges 23
Getting a job in the industry 23
Starting your own cannabis business 24
Exploring ancillary business 25
Investing in the industry 25
Chapter 2: Brushing Up on Cannabis Anatomy and Chemistry 27
Getting to Know the Plant from Top to Bottom 27
Examining the structure of the two primary strains 28
Checking out the buds and flowers 28
Taking a peek at the seeds 29
Combing through the trichomes 30
Considering the lesser parts of the plant 31
Taking a Crash Course in Cannabinoid Chemistry 32
Assessing factors impacting individual effects 32
Exploring the endocannabinoid system 33
Getting high with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 35
Feeling better with cannabidiol (CBD) without getting high 37
Reaping the sedative effects of cannabinol (CBN) 37
Exploring the potential health benefits of cannabigerol (CBG) 37
Discovering the potential health benefits of cannabigerol (CBG) 38
Using terpenes to anticipate effects 38
Exploring Cannabis Concentrates and Extracts 39
Concentrates 39
Extracts 40
Products made from concentrates and extracts 42
Chapter 3: Steering Clear of Legal Trouble 45
Knowing the Laws: Federal, State, Local and International 46
Keeping abreast of U.S federal law and enforcement 46
Getting up to speed on state laws 48
Considering local laws too 51
Knowing your employer's rules 52
Researching international laws 52
Knowing Your Limits 54
Age limits 54
Purchase limits 55
Grow limits 55
Dosing limits 56
Driving limits 56
Consumption locations 56
Your own personal consumption limits 57
Avoiding Encounters with Law Enforcement 59
Responding Appropriately in Encounters with Law Enforcement 60
Taking Responsibility as a Parent 61
Chapter 4: Tackling Cannabis Politics and Culture 63
Checking the Nation's Pulse 64
Acknowledging the drivers of change 64
Recognizing differences in attitudes about medical and recreational use 65
Keeping pace with evolving attitudes 66
Debunking Misconceptions of Cannabis and Users 66
Examining Activism 67
Tuning in to Cannabis Culture 69
Part 2: Buying, Storing, and Using Cannabis 71
Chapter 5: Buying and...
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