BUYING WEED WITH HIGH THC IS KILLING YOUR HIGH! by Carisa Rowe
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nce upon a time in the not too distant past (and in many American states still), cannabis consumers had little choice in offerings. In the days of prohibition, there was little variety available at the plug’s house, if any.
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Stoners would spend weeks, months, or even years searching for a dealer that had a consistent supply of dank. Back in the day, the cannabis industry motto might as well have been
You get what you get, and you don’t throw a fit.
Tokers were grateful for any shwag they could score and unlikely to demand to know the THC content of their purchase. “Back in the day” was a long time ago and in this era of legal weed, discerning cannabis consumers want to get the most bang for their buck. The common belief is that THC content works like alcohol content – a higher THC percentage will get you higher the same way high proof spirits get you more intoxicated. The proof of this misconception can be observed on dispensary shelves everywhere. High THC flower dominates the offerings despite budtenders divulging tips about tastier, more effective buds with lower “psychoactive content”.
TaTo understand why, consider the cost of cannabis for the average consumer. Top shelf flowers still fetch up to $20 per gram in high end markets. Many cannabis consumers believe that more THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis, will equate to a more potent high. This myth persists because we measure alcohol and pharmaceuticals in the same manner. Higher percentage alcohol content by volume, or the spirit’s proof means that less of the particular spirit will create the desired effect. For pharmaceuticals, particularly anxiety or pain medication, a higher number of microor milligrams in a particular dosage can mean more effective relief.
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