As marijuana becomes mainstream – it brings it’s own language…here is a quick primer!
Cannabis is now part of the mainstream. Millions use it for medical purposes and the American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians has recognized it has medical benefits. The federal government has instructed the Drug Enforcement Admisntration to reschedule it to be like Ibuprofen and Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration agree. And this election is the first where a presidential candidate is supporting the marijuana industry publicly. With all the buzz, it is for those new to cannabis to understand the language of marijuana.
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Cannabis
Cannabis refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa. The cannabis plant contains about 540 chemical substances. Both marijuana and CBD come from cannabis along with hashish, and hashish oil.
Marijuana
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds.
Dosing
A dose is the unit of measurement of the amount of THC you take in. Most newbies start at 2.5-5 mg and with experience expand to higher amounts.
Dispensary
Dispensaries are the legal retail outlets for marijuana. They are sometimes in odd locations due to zone hours and currently, most can not take credit cards.
Weed, Pot, Grass & Dope
These are all terms referring to marijuana. Some are more dated than others. Other names including reefer, herb and Mary Jane.
Hashish
Hashish, also known as hash, is a concentrated form of cannabis that has been used for centuries for its psychoactive effects.
Joint, Pre-roll, Jay
This is kind of a marijuana cigarette, which can be shaped into different ways or can use different types of rolling paper. Joints are handmade and pre-rolls are used manufactured and purchased at a dispensary.
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Vape
Vaping devices are battery-operated devices that people use to inhale an aerosol, which typically contains nicotine or marijuana, flavorings, and other chemicals. Vaping is a bit better than actual smoking, had less smell and is more discreet.
Edible
Edibles are food products which has been infused with marijuana. Homemade edibles include the classic brownie and cookie and dosing can be tricky. Dispensary purchased edibles include beverages, candy, sweets, gummies, soup, and more.
Gummy
Gummies are candy which has marijuana THC. Gummies make up over 80% of the edible market. Also, over 45% of people who have used marijuana last year had a gummy at some point.
Microdosing
Microdosing, often done with vaping and gummies, is a form of marijuana use where you might be doing it to manage anxiety or another issue and you take small amount (2.5-5 mg) throughout the day.
Grinder Or Buster
This is the main instrument cannabis users from all over the world use. Safer than scissors and a must have for fans of smoking flower.
These are all measurements of marijuana. You can purchase an ounce, a quarter, an eighth or whatever else your dispensary or dealer have to offer.
Bong & Bowl
A bong is the device, similar to a pipe, which uses water to enhance the smoking experience, resulting in a cleaner and healthier way to get high. The bowl is the part of the bong or pipe where the weed is placed, receiving heat and producing smoke.
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Blake Or Toke
Both terms are interchangeable and they refer to the act of smoking and getting high.
Papers Or Rollies
These are the products you use to make a joint. Rollies is popular slang cool kids like to use.
Cottonmouth
The dry mouth feeling you get after you smoke a lot of weed.
California Sober
California sober is a movement away from alcohol and replace
