Here at 207, we want our cannabis family to feel safe, and that means providing them with the knowledge they need to make the best decisions for themselves. Cannabis has been controversial, and we're here to break down the stigma of such a versatile and amazing plant. Read on to learn about Cannabis 101.
People use cannabis for various reasons, mainly to improve their health and wellness. It can help to boost creativity, relax, inspire, socialize, energize, and improve focus. It’s an affordable and natural way to regulate your body’s essential functions like eating, sleeping, and healing.
Using cannabis enhances your everyday routine—even activities you already enjoy doing.
Increases Creativity
By lowering your inhibitions, you are able to see from a new perspective and try new things.
Makes Music Sound Better
Cannabis allows you to form a deeper connection to the songs you love to listen to.
Movies Are More Enjoyable
You are more likely to notice things you haven’t before - like predicting the plot twist.
Helps You Fall Asleep
It’s a great way to soothe your mind before bed-time so you can stop feeling embarrassed over things you did years ago.
Improves the Taste of Food
Whether it’s take out or fine dining, your next meal tastes like it was made just for you.
Increases Sexual Satisfaction
Not only does it amplify your desire for sex, but it makes your orgasms more intense.
Enhances Exercise
Exercising while high lowers your heart rate, reduces muscle soreness, and boosts the endorphin release.
Improving Focus
THC stimulates dopamine levels which help you feel more energetic and productive.
It’s been known to relieve the following conditions:
Cannabis has unique properties that make it a safe, effective, and non-addictive option. People who use cannabis regularly tend to decrease their use of alcohol, opiates, tobacco, and narcotics as a result.
Alcohol
You can say goodbye to hangovers and empty calories.
Painkillers
Cannabis is great for those suffering from aches and pains.
Tobacco
Vapes, joints, and blunts are great alternatives for cigarettes.
Sleeping Pills
A heavy indica blend is a great way to relax and catch Zs.
Cannabis works because of the interaction of cannabinoids in the plant and the endocannabinoid system in humans.
Cannabinoids are several structural classes of compounds found in the cannabis plant and most animal organisms. Research has found that the cannabis plant produces between 80 and 100 cannabinoids and about 300 non-cannabinoid chemicals. The two most notable cannabinoids are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Each has differing but complementary effects that can heal the mind and body.
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a biological system in the body that helps regulate and balance key functions. It consists of endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes, which work together to help maintain temperature, sleep, and mood. While we don’t know everything about the ECS, research suggests that it plays a vital part in maintaining balance and proper function in the body. The use of cannabinoids found in the plant can help treat various health conditions.
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If you’re ready to relax and unwind, you’ll love indica.
If you want balance, a hybrid is the best of both worlds.
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With technological innovations, there are so many ways to consume cannabis products. Each has its own unique attributes to deliver a pleasant sensation.
Vaporizers are pen-shaped devices. They are great for on-the-go because they’re odorless, portable, and require little to no heating time. Often they’re filled with oil cartridges and vaporize the cannabis instead of combusting it, releasing the active compounds without unhealthy contaminants that you’d find in smoke. It’s an efficient way for your body to process cannabis, with effects occurring almost immediately.
The effects of cannabis can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Edibles are a scrumptious, smoke and gadget-free way to consume cannabis. It’s easy to dose and measure, ensuring you won’t over or under-consume. Plus, no one bats an eye at an afternoon snack. The THC takes a while to reach your bloodstream because it has to be digested by the stomach first, so you don’t experience the effects as quickly as smoking. However, the effects are more potent and last longer. You should start with the lowest dosage possible if it’s your first time.
The effects of cannabis can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
There’s a reason classics never go out of style. Flower refers to traditional cannabis flower buds – unprocessed and straight from the plant. Typically you will need a smoking device, such as a pipe, bong, or vaporizer – don’t forget your grinder because you’ll want some way to break down the flower. If you want to make your own edibles, you can use flowers to infuse food, such as butter. The flower is cut, dried, and cured for optimal consistency before it’s sold in stores.
The effects of cannabis can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
A preroll is flower in the form of a traditional joint—except the rolling work done for you. They’re a great, on-the-go option for those with limited time or rolling skills. Plus, they make great gifts and party favors. Prerolls are available in most strains and come in various quantities and sizes.
The effects of cannabis can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Topicals are used solely for external application – usually on the skin. Typically, they come in balms, lotions, creams, sprays, patches, and bath products. They are primarily non-psychoactive, so they will not get you high. Still, some transdermal patches deliver THC through your skin and will get you high. Most of the time, topicals have high amounts of CBD for pain relief – which is excellent for athletes, people recovering from surgery, people suffering from chronic pain, etc.
The effects of cannabis can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Drops are concentrated cannabis-infused tinctures. Drops are a potent and easy way to start if you don’t want to smoke or consume the calories of an edible. Be sure to follow directions and build up incrementally. Drop them under your tongue if you want a fast-acting and long-lasting effect.
The effects of cannabis can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
Concentrates are incredibly potent cannabis extracts. They come in various forms, including wax, shatter, hash, BHO, crumble, and resin. We generally don’t recommend products in this category to beginners, as they are harsh and often require specialized equipment, like a dab rig. This is ideal for advanced users looking for something more potent to shake up their routine.
The effects of cannabis can last from 1 to 6 hours depending on the individual consumer.
If you’re microdosing for a mood boost or trying to go all in to euphoria, our dosing guide will help you enjoy your experience.
| Effects | Smoking | Edibles |
| Not High At All | High CBD products (24:1 or 16:1 CBD) | High CBD products (24:1 or 16:1 CBD) |
| A Little High | Less than 10% THC | Less than 2 mg THC |
| Noticeably High | Between 10% and 12% THC | Between 2 mg and 10 mg THC |
| Super High | More than 20% THC | More than 10mg THC |
No, there are more than 80, and they have unique and interesting results on the body when used. But the most important ones to understand as an educated consumer are THC and CBD, the two most common cannabinoids on the market today.
Yes, studies show that the smoke can damage the lungs over time. While there aren’t any studies linked to the long-term effects, we do recommend moderation, as with everything worth enjoying in life.
No, it doesn’t form a physical dependence. But you can suffer withdrawal symptoms if you become a regular user and you suddenly quit cold turkey. And yes, like many users, you may find that getting high becomes an essential part of your self-care or wellness routine.
Hemp is not typically smoked, as it will not have any psychoactive effect. Traditionally hemp was used for rope, clothing, and other industrial uses. However, there are certain CBD extracts that utilize hemp as the originating plant.
Drink cold water, find a comfortable spot to relax in, and try to go to sleep. Remember that it will pass. Next time, remember to go slow and low.
Beginners especially may notice lapses of memory loss that occur while they are high, especially at the peak.
Yes, the same strains with the same amounts of THC will affect different people differently. Bodies don’t metabolize THC in the same way or in the same amount of time. Always treat every new strain or product as a new experience.
Indica is known for increasing your appetite, while Sativa is known for decreasing your appetite. Cannabis itself does not make your weight change, but you may experience growing or diminishing hunger pangs.
Yes. Traces of THC can be detected in your standard drug tests.
Blunts are what you get when you roll cannabis flowers with tobacco leaf—people like to use emptied-out cheap cigars for this purpose. But you get the adverse effects of nicotine, and tobacco obscures the aroma of your flowers, so it’s not for everyone.
The legal method we recommend is CBD-based topicals, which won’t get you high but are great for pain relief and great for supporting the cannabis industry as a whole.
Yes, it is an all-natural product, after all. We highly recommend following the directions on the packaging for safe storage to ensure that you get the most out of your cannabis. In general, flower is best stored in airtight jars with humidifier packets to keep it fresh. Vaporizer cartridges should usually be stored upright. Concentrates and certain types of heat-sensitive edibles (like gummies) should be stored in cooler places where they are less likely to melt.
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