It took a while for medical and especially recreational cannabis to be legalized, and it still isn't legal in some places. If you are someone who thought you would never see the day that you could walk into a dispensary and choose the type of cannabis you want and then walk out without breaking any laws, then you want to be sure you take advantage of all the features and options that you are going to have available to you at a dispensary. This article will give you some insight into what it is going to be like when you go into a dispensary for the first time, and how you should approach this new experience.

Know the laws for your state

Before you try to go into a dispensary, you are going to want to make sure you have a clear understanding of the laws in your state. By knowing the laws in your state, you will be sure that you aren't going to do something that can get you in trouble. For example, in many states, medical cannabis is now legal, and recreational cannabis is legal as well in some of them. However, you don't want to assume that recreational marijuana is legal in your state and then be caught having cannabis on you without your medical card. Also, there will be laws regarding how much you can have on you of either medical or recreational cannabis. With recreational, there will also be age limits, just as there are with things like nicotine and alcohol.

Find the right product for your condition

When you go into a dispensary, you want to make good use of the employees. Keep in mind that they are experts on their products and will be able to answer most, if not all, of your questions. If you are looking for something to treat a specific condition, then you want to ask them about all of the products they would suggest and have them narrow it down to the things that are suitable for your situation. For example, if money is tight, then find out which product gives you the best results for the best price. Or, you may want to find a product to help you that is offered in a certain form, such as edibles that help with the type of health condition you are looking for help with.

Ask specific questions about anything you are thinking of buying

When you take the suggestions above and find out which products are the best for your situation, you don't want to stop there. Otherwise, you can end up being displeased. You also want to ask other questions that could be relevant. Make sure you find out about things like taste, if a product makes you sleepy or keeps you awake, how big of an appetite it can give you, and any other questions that will prove to be crucial to you.