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Choosing the Right Cannabis Product: Routes Compared

So Many Products to Choose From

Your dose and route of consumption both matter when thinking about cannabis medicine.

ProductBenefitsConsiderations
Vape PensImmediate relief; rarer cannabinoid formulationsDifficult to dose; can cause lung irritation
TincturesImmediate relief (1-8 hours); easy to doseSome find the taste unpleasant (fridge helps)
EdiblesEasy to dose; lasts 4-8 hoursDelayed relief (30-90 min); keep from children
FlowerImmediate relief; flexible consumptionRequires processing; smoking not recommended
InhalersImmediate relief; no lung irritationLasts 1-3 hours

Your provider is trained to recommend the right product type, ratio, and dosing schedule for your condition.

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