Dryden Dispensary · Cannabis Education Guides

All 9 pages, one per sheet. For adults 21+. Please consume responsibly.

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Page 1 of 9 · New to Cannabis? Start Here

Education Guide page 1, New to Cannabis? Start Here: you must be 21 or older with a valid government photo ID, and the six ways to explore cannabis - flower, pre-roll, vape, concentrate, edibles and topicals.

Page 2 of 9 · Flower vs. Vape vs. Pre-Roll vs. Concentrate

Education Guide page 2, Flower vs. Vape vs. Pre-Roll vs. Concentrate: flower is classic and versatile, vapes are discreet and convenient, pre-rolls are ready to enjoy, and concentrates are potent and flavorful.

Page 3 of 9 · THC vs. CBD

Education Guide page 3, THC vs. CBD: THC is the compound that produces a high, CBD is non-intoxicating, and the common ratios - high THC low CBD, 1:1 THC:CBD and 1:1:1 THC:CBD:CBN.

Page 4 of 9 · Indica, Sativa & Hybrid

Education Guide page 4, Indica, Sativa and Hybrid: indica is often associated with relaxation, sativa with energy, and hybrid is a combination of both. The labels are only a starting point; Dryden Dispensary also sorts products by experience.

Page 5 of 9 · Edibles Dosing: Start Low, Go Slow

Education Guide page 5, Edibles Dosing: Start Low, Go Slow. Effects can begin within 30 minutes to 2 hours and last 6 to 8 hours or longer. Begin with 2.5 milligrams, wait at least 2 to 4 hours, and keep all cannabis products away from children and pets.

Page 6 of 9 · Understanding THC Percentages

Education Guide page 6, Understanding THC Percentages: what the number means, why higher is not always better, and common THC ranges by product type.

Page 7 of 9 · Cartridges & All-in-One Vapes

Education Guide page 7, Cartridges and All-in-One Vapes: a cartridge connects to a separate reusable battery, an all-in-one has the oil and battery in one device. Most screw-on cartridges use a 510 thread; we carry 0.5 g and 1 g cartridges. About 250 puffs per 1 g cartridge, as a rough estimate. Distillate, live resin and live rosin explained, what affects the price, caring for your vape, and we stand behind our products.

Page 8 of 9 · Understanding Sizing and Pricing

Education Guide page 8, Understanding Sizing and Pricing: start with price per gram (package price divided by grams), example prices 3.5 g for 35 dollars is 10 dollars per gram and 7 g for 56 dollars is 8 dollars per gram, what affects the price, and cannabis sizes made simple from a gram to an ounce.

Page 9 of 9 · Cannabis Grow & Harvest

Education Guide page 9, Cannabis Grow and Harvest: anatomy of a cannabis flower (pistil and stigmas, bracts, trichomes and resin, calyx), why the hairs change color, drying, hand and machine trimming, curing, cola vs bud vs nug, shake, kief, blonde hash and traditional hash.