{"product_id":"cannabis-for-dummies-isbn-9781119550662","title":"Cannabis For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake informed decisions about the benefits of using cannabis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePot is hot—for good reason. To date, 30 states have legalized medical marijuana to the tune of nearly $11B in consumer spending. Whether it’s to help alleviate symptoms of an illness or for adults to use recreationally, more people every day are turning to marijuana.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCannabis For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. Inside, you’ll find the hands-on knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide for yourself if marijuana is right for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage aches and pains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain insight on the effects and possible symptom relief Enjoy both sweet and savory edibles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigate the legal requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re curious about cannabis, everything you need to discover its many benefits is a page away!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Cannabis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Taking the Nickel Tour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Basics of Marijuana Consumption 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering medical use 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into adult recreational use 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging the potential drawbacks 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What Makes Cannabis So Special 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Diversity of Cannabis Strains 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying Cannabis 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing where and where not to get it 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what you’re buying 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding rip-offs 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Different Consumption Methods 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmoking or vaping 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdibles 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTinctures 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopical or transdermal applications 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up to Speed on Cannabis Laws 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a Safe and Responsible User 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the Basics of Cannabis Production 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing cannabis 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvesting and curing cannabis 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating cannabis, extracts, concentrates and infused products 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Money in the Cannabis Industry 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the challenges 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a job in the industry 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting your own cannabis business 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring ancillary business 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in the industry 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Brushing Up on Cannabis Anatomy and Chemistry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know the Plant from Top to Bottom 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the structure of the two primary strains 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the buds and flowers 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a peek at the seeds 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombing through the trichomes 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the lesser parts of the plant 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Crash Course in Cannabinoid Chemistry 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing factors impacting individual effects 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the endocannabinoid system 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting high with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling better with cannabidiol (CBD) without getting high 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaping the sedative effects of cannabinol (CBN) 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the potential health benefits of cannabigerol (CBG) 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the potential health benefits of cannabigerol (CBG) 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing terpenes to anticipate effects 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Cannabis Concentrates and Extracts 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcentrates 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtracts 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducts made from concentrates and extracts 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Steering Clear of Legal Trouble\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Laws: Federal, State, Local and International 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping abreast of U.S federal law and enforcement 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting up to speed on state laws 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering local laws too 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your employer’s rules 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching international laws 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Your Limits 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAge limits 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurchase limits 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrow limits 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDosing limits 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving limits 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsumption locations 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour own personal consumption limits 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Encounters with Law Enforcement 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding Appropriately in Encounters with Law Enforcement 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Responsibility as a Parent 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Tackling Cannabis Politics and Culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the Nation’s Pulse 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging the drivers of change 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing differences in attitudes about medical and recreational use 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping pace with evolving attitudes 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebunking Misconceptions of Cannabis and Users 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Activism 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning in to Cannabis Culture 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Buying, Storing, and Using Cannabis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Buying and Storing Cannabis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Vendor Options: Where to Buy 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying from a dispensary 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying cannabis online or over the phone 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out cannabis “gifting” businesses 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of the black market 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Two Key Decisions 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Quality Product 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy from a reputable dispensary and be willing to pay more 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck for third party testing 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStick with trusted strains and brands 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead the label 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspect the goods 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Common Cannabis Scams 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring Your Cannabis 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Choosing and Visiting a Cannabis Dispensary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Cannabis Dispensary 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing medical and recreational dispensaries 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a reliable and legal place to shop 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing purchase\/delivery\/pickup options 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting a Cannabis Dispensary 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to expect 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up the budtender 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Medical Marijuana Card 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Consuming Cannabis \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Old School: Smoking or Vaping 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmoking cannabis 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaping cannabis 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDabbing 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating and Drinking Cannabis: Edibles 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Topical and Transdermal Products 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Cannabis Tinctures or Pills 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Pharmaceutical Preparations 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Using Cannabis Safely and Responsibly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Health and Safety Risks 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out undesirable transitory effects 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking ahead to potential long-term complications 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Dosing Decisions 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining your desired experience 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the chemical composition of products 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing methods of consumption 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting for other medications or substances used 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining your body’s biochemistry 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the environment or setting and your mood or mind-set 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Safety in Mind 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing cannabis in moderation 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking rational decisions 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitting to no impaired driving 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Overconsumption 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing overconsumption from overdose 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding overconsumption 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to overconsumption 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Underage Development 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Reaping the Potential Benefits of Medical Marijuana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Using Marijuana for Medicinal Purposes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Current and Ongoing Status of Medical Marijuana 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Medical Marijuana Products 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Symptom Relief for Specific Conditions 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcne 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddiction 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlzheimer’s 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnxiety 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppetite loss 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArthritis 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsthma 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutism spectrum disorders 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutoimmune disorders 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBipolar disorder 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCachexia (Wasting) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancer 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeliac disease and gluten sensitivity 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepression 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetes 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating disorders 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilepsy 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibromyalgia 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlaucoma 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHepatitis C 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHIV\/AIDS 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuntington’s disease 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInflammation 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsomnia 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLupus 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMenopause 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMigraines and headaches 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple sclerosis (MS) 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNausea and vomiting 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParkinson’s disease 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestless legs syndrome 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchizophrenia\/psychosis 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexual dysfunction 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkin conditions 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSports medicine 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTourette syndrome 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUlcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccounting for Potential Adverse Side Effects 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Using Pot for Pets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Potential Benefits of Cannabis Treatment 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsulting Your Veterinarian First 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Specific Conditions in Pets 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnxiety 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppetite loss 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCancer 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigestion issues 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilepsy\/seizures 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNausea\/vomiting 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalliative care 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTumors 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting the Potential Adverse Effects of Cannabis on Pets 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministering Cannabis to Pets 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on a way to administer it 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing an initial dose 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring your pet’s reaction 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the dose 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing and responding to overconsumption 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining Commercial Cannabinoid Products 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Own Concoctions 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Grasping the Basics of Cannabis Cultivation, Post-Harvest, and Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Growing Cannabis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrapping Your Brain Around the Cannabis Growth Cycle 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Cultivation Method 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndoor 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutdoor 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydroponics 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Grow Room for Indoor Cultivation 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling the initial setup 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimulating the desired climate 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on air flow 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up grow lights 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding on a watering\/fertilizing system 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a hydroponics system 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your grow room impeccably clean 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Outdoor Cultivation 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a site 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardening off your plants 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting and protecting your plants 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping Your Soil or Other Grow Medium 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting Seeds or Cuttings 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring seeds or cuttings 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGerminating seeds 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanting seedlings 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCloning plants 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransplanting 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Plants Healthy 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring proper temperature, humidity, and lighting 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatering and fertilizing your plants 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking and adjusting the pH 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling common pests 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing and treating common diseases 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePruning your plants 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining your plants to maximize yield 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepping Plants for Harvest 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop spraying the foliage 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlush your grow medium 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivating Cannabis in an Industrial Setting: Special Considerations 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering space locations and rules 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the use of pesticides and nutrients 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling green waste 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging third party testing 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking plants from seed to sale 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Harvesting and Post-Harvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding When to Harvest: Timing is Everything! 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping an eye on the trichomes 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserving the pistils and stigmas 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking leaf senescence 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind out the strain’s expected time-to-harvest 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvesting Your Plants 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing and Calculating Your Yield (Dry\/Wet Weights) 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the plant’s wet weight 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing after bucking or shucking and maybe rough trimming 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing green waste and wet bud 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrying, Curing, and Trimming Flower Post-Harvest 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrying your plant or buds 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCuring dried cannabis 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrimming bud 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring your buds 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePackaging for commercial use 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Making Concentrates and Marijuana Infused Products (MIPs)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping Concentrate Basics 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Different Extraction Methods 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-solvent extraction methods 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolvent extraction methods 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Your Own Concentrates 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking kief (dry sift) 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking dry sift hash 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking bubble hash 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking dry ice hash 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking rosin 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking charas 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake your own cannabis butter 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake your own tincture 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooking Up Edibles 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Tinctures, Lotions, and More 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Getting Down to Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Starting Your Own Cannabis Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a Federal Schedule I Drug 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Business Type 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrower 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetailer 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturer of infused products (MIP) 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessed product brand 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfiting from cannabis with an ancillary business 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Common Challenges 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with money issues 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdhering to state and local laws 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying for licenses in other states 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaffing for Success 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling key positions 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding the necessary training 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your people certified: Badging 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Shop 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a facility 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing your supply chain 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling transportation issues 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring the necessary equipment 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a website\/blog 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your point of sale (POS) system 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining a Positive Public Image 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending community hearings 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling public affairs 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating with the press 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatering to the customer 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Finding Work in the Cannabis Industry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping Out Job Opportunities 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrow master or grower 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivation technician 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrimmer 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoint roller 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCure associate 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrient chemist 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtractor 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality assurance manager 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispensary manager 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBudtender\/sales associate 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDispensary receptionist or cashier 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePackager 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdibles chef 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourier\/delivery driver 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuyer 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSales representatives 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompliance manager 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunications director 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman resources (HR) manager 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrainers 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic affairs administrator 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory worker 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity manager or officer 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountant 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing manager or team members 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilities manager 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology manager 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Jobs in Ancillary Industries and Professions 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Employers 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Odds of Getting Hired 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrush up on cannabis culture and law 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttend industry events 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet your cannabis badge or state clearance 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome a cannabis activist 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Investing in Cannabis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up Current and Future Investment Opportunities 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the current market 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring publicly traded stock on the Canadian market 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking ahead to the future market 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Your Due Diligence 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Private Investment Opportunities 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Investments in Ancillary Businesses 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting in Cannabis Real Estate 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Tips for Growing More and Better Weed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose the Right Strain 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Top-Quality Seeds 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse High-Quality Soil 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpsize Your Containers 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximize Bud Production with Topping, Training, and Scrogging 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Right Nutrients in the Right Amounts at the Right Times 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the Lighting Right 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsure Proper Ventilation and Circulation 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Patient Near Harvest Time 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry and Cure Your Weed Properly 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Tips to Enhance Your Cannabis Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoose Top-Quality Products 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment with Different Strains 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry Different Consumption Methods 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry Hash and Other Concentrates 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet the Mood 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChill Your Bong 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoost Your High with Certain Foods 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise Regularly 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreak the Monotony 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Tolerance Break 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tips for Buying Cannabis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 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