Cannabis consumer education

This page is general information for adults 21 and older. It isn't medical advice. If you have questions about cannabis and your health, medicines or pregnancy, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.

1. State warnings

This product has not been analyzed or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There is limited information on the side effects of using this product, and there may be associated health risks. Marijuana use during pregnancy and breast-feeding may pose potential harms. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN. There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. The impairment effects of Edibles may be delayed by two hours or more. In case of accidental ingestion, contact poison control hotline 1-800-222-1222 or 9-1-1. This product may be illegal outside of MA.

Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. Please Consume Responsibly.

2. Driving and machinery

Driving under the influence of cannabis is against the law in Massachusetts (M.G.L. c. 90, § 24), the same as driving drunk. Don't drive, ride a bike or operate machinery after using cannabis, and don't ride with a driver who has. Effects from edibles can start late and last for hours, so plan a ride before you start. It is also against the law to use cannabis in a vehicle, or to keep an open package of it in the passenger area.

3. Choosing a product

Products differ in how you take them, how strong they are, how fast the effects start and how long they last. Every product page on this site shows the state lab results for the batch we have: THC and CBD content and the contaminant tests. Read our lab results guide to learn what they mean.

• Flower and pre-rolls (smoked). Effects usually start within minutes and fade over one to three hours.
• Vapes (inhaled). Similar timing to smoking. Vape products are often stronger than flower. Vape product pages carry the state's vaporizer statement.
• Edibles and drinks (eaten). Effects can take up to two hours or more to start and can last six hours or longer.
• Tinctures (under the tongue or swallowed). Timing falls between inhaled and eaten products, depending on how you take them.
• Concentrates. Much higher THC than flower. Not a good place to start.
• Topicals (on the skin). Applied to the skin rather than inhaled or eaten.

Strain names and the labels indica, sativa and hybrid describe a plant's lineage. People report different experiences with different strains, but effects vary from person to person, so the label alone won't tell you how a product will feel for you. Potency (the amount of THC) makes the biggest difference.

4. How much, and how long to wait

Use the smallest amount that gives you the effect you want. More THC means stronger effects, and a higher chance of feeling unwell.

• Edibles: a standard serving in Massachusetts is 5 mg of THC. If you're new, start with half a serving (2.5 mg) or less, and wait at least two hours before you take more. Taking more too soon is the most common way people take too much.
• Smoking or vaping: take one small puff and wait at least 15 minutes before deciding on another.
• Don't mix cannabis with alcohol or other drugs. Combining them makes the effects stronger and harder to predict.
• If you or someone else has taken too much, find a calm place and stay with them. Call poison control at 1-800-222-1222, or 9-1-1 in an emergency.

5. Keep track of what you use

A short note each time helps you learn what works for you and avoid taking too much. Write down:

• the date and time;
• the product, brand and batch (on the label and in your order history);
• the THC and CBD amounts from the label or lab results;
• how you took it and how much;
• how long it took to feel it, how long it lasted, and how you felt.

Your order history keeps a record of each product and size you bought from us.

6. Tolerance, dependence and withdrawal

With regular use, the same amount can start to feel weaker (tolerance), which can lead people to use more. Some people who use cannabis often develop cannabis use disorder: finding it hard to cut back, using more than planned, or continuing even when it causes problems at home, work or school. People who stop after heavy use can have withdrawal symptoms for a few days to a few weeks, such as irritability, restlessness, trouble sleeping and a smaller appetite.

Signs that it may be time to talk to someone:

• you use more, or more often, than you meant to;
• you've tried to cut back and couldn't;
• it gets in the way of work, school, family or friends;
• you need more to feel the same effect;
• you feel unwell or on edge when you stop.

7. Getting help

The Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline is free and confidential, and can connect you with treatment and support programs: call 800-327-5050 or visit helplinema.org. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. For accidental ingestion, call poison control at 1-800-222-1222.

8. Safe storage

• Keep cannabis in its original child-resistant package, locked away and out of sight.
• Keep it away from children and pets. Edibles can look like ordinary food.
• Store edibles apart from other food, and label anything you move to another container.
• Cannabis use during pregnancy and breast-feeding may pose potential harms. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breast-feeding.

9. Massachusetts rules and penalties

• You must be 21 or older to buy, have or use adult-use cannabis.
• You may not sell cannabis to anyone. Selling it without a license is a crime. Giving cannabis to anyone under 21 is also a crime.
• Adults 21 and older may carry up to 1 ounce of flower (or up to 5 grams of concentrate) in public, and keep more at home within the limits of state law.
• Using cannabis in public places is not allowed and can lead to a fine.
• Driving under the influence can lead to arrest, fines, loss of your license and jail. Having an open package in the passenger area of a vehicle can lead to a fine.
• This product may be illegal outside of Massachusetts. Taking cannabis across state lines, or onto federal property, breaks federal law.
• Landlords, employers and schools may have their own rules about cannabis.

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