Friday, July 13, 2018

Microdosing Marijuana: A Responsible Way to Take the Drug?


Introduction
You’re feeling stressed after a long day at work.  Or maybe you just want to get high while partying with your friends.  Microdosing marijuana may be just the way to use the marijuana without experiencing the side effects of using marijuana.
What Is Microdosing?
Microdosing marijuana is taking smaller doses of marijuana to enjoy the medicinal properties of the cannabis plant without getting stoned and experiencing the side effects from using marijuana.
Benefits
Effective, as well as practical, marijuana patients can save money without the risk of unnecessary indulging on the drug.  It is also an ideal way to administer medical marijuana for non-users and patients who use cannabis for its medicinal value.  It is beneficial to control the side effects by not taking too much, but still get the medicinal benefits of cannabis, and reduce the risk of paranoia, get the munchies that come from taking large doses of marijuana.  The key to Microdosing is to promote wellness without the inebriation.
Doctors’ Approval
One New England medical doctor, Dr. Dustin Sulak, has noticed surprising benefits in his patients who take low doses (1 puff) to those who need a higher dose (1 joint/potent edible) in order to achieve the optimal benefit of the plant.  He saw that over time, patients who used smaller doses of cannabis felt better and more sustainable compared to those who took higher doses with similar conditions.  He discovered many people had a certain threshold dose of cannabis when it came to experiencing a gradual increase in health benefits over time and build tolerance as well as diminish the benefits with more side effects.
According to the Medicinal Cannabis Research Center at University of California, lower doses of cannabis can be beneficial for neuropathic pain.
Today, there are many cannabis products on the market that allow an easy way to microdose:  small edibles, vaporizers, one-hitter paraphernalia that can take the guesswork out of Microdosing.
Microdosing can be useful for medicinal patients as well as individuals who still wish to take of business as well as day-to-day duties without appearing stoned.
However, taking too much marijuana can make you fatigued, dizzy, paranoid, anxious, or get the munchies.  By reducing the dose allows you to experience a better high with medicinal properties of cannabis and avoid the side effect of overdosing or building a tolerance as marijuana use increases.
Tips to Start Microdosing with Strains or Infused Products
·         Some strains can be more powerful than others, so try using a less powerful strain for daytime use, like CBD-dominant as the numerous cannabinoids can be beneficial to the body.  If you still want the high, using CBD-dominants can give a healthy buzz despite being mild and make you feel more energetic.
·         You can change your mode of consumption as each kind of marijuana has its own specific benefits and different people have individual preferences.  Some prefer the high with edibles, while others may still like to smoke it.  Try other options if you want to start Microdosing.
·         You may find taking smaller doses of your current strain may give you surprising and pleasurable effects to your body.  The purpose is not to get stoned, but give your body enough cannabis for healthful benefits.
·         Choosing when to microdose in different situations may require different amounts, like a wake and bake before you go to work, or maybe you want to get more stoned if you’re going to be around people, or maybe you’re just feeling under the weather.  Microdosing can be effective if you’re feeling anxious or stressed.  It can also be useful to keep a journal to keep track of your reactions to different amounts of cannabis intake.
·         Be observant with different methods when enjoying marijuana, whether it is using a bong or smoking a joint.  While cannabis can give physical, mental or spiritual benefits, remember that taking more than you need or getting stoned beyond mental alertness is not what you need.  Be aware of how different doses make you feel by taking a hit, waiting 20 minutes before taking the next hit.
In conclusion, Microdosing marijuana can be beneficial to your body and avoid the side effects and not build a tolerance to the plant and enjoy without the buzz or high.
Source:  https://cannabis.net/blog/medical/the-art-of-marijuana-microdosing

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