Maybe you've never dabbled in any CBD or cannabis products and don't know what to expect, or maybe you're a seasoned veteran looking to add some novelty to your experience. Either way - there's something for everyone, no matter what you are looking for. We are here to help you dial in that perfect experience by carefully choosing how and when you’ll utilize your preferred products.
Safety First! Choosing the Right Hemp-Derived Cannabis Product
In recent years, CBD and some hemp strains have become a popular compound used for a host of health concerns and desires. Because of its newfound popularity and the fact that there seems to be benefits in using CBD related to pain, anxiety, and other health concerns - there are a LOT of companies on the market now selling CBD products. It is important to make sure you are choosing the right product for the right reasons, even if your reasoning has nothing to do with a health concern. To ensure a safe, and premier experience, Gorilla Lifestyle products are all robustly lab-tested to ensure purity, effectiveness, and safety - so you don't have to worry about anything but how great you’ll feel on them. Even if you dont go with us (but we hope you do), make sure the products that you are purchasing are safe, pure, and of the highest standard - especially when buying online - and that it's medically safe for you to consume CBD.
Choosing the right method of ingestion is also a consideration. At Gorilla, we offer a wide variety of hemp-derived cannabinoid products for you to make the most educated choice. These include:
- THC or CBD Gummies
- THC or CBD Energy Shots
- Sublingual HHC Spray
- HHC Vape
A good rule of thumb here - THC/HHC can and may get you high, whereas CBD will not. Gummies and edibles can produce stronger effects than smoking, vaping, or energy shots, so the perfect edible dosage may be different for you than what you usually take for the latter methods. So, how much should you take?
How Much is Too Much? Find Your Dose & Method
By far the most common questions we see surrounding hemp-derived cannabinoid use are: “how much do I take?”, “what is the right dose?”, or “how much is too much”? - and for good reason! The answer: it wholly depends! There is no recommended dosage for specific groups of people when it comes to hemp-derived cannabis products, and variables like your body weight, your body chemistry, product potency, and the specific thing you are trying to achieve or treat all play a big role in how you feel. Additionally, cannabis potency has increased 4x or 5x over the last few decades, so it is even more important to go slow. For the best experience, always start with a smaller dose, and see how you feel. Slow and steady wins the race! If that dose isn't enough, you can always incrementally increase the dosage the next time, and so on, until you feel the effects you’re after. It is all a process, but when done right, it can be really fun to find the right product and dose that changes the game for you.
For CBD specifically, because it is not psychoactive, it won't get you “high” and you can't really “overdose”, but it is possible to have adverse side effects from taking too much. For THC and HHC, you can and may get high, and taking too much can result in a bad experience, and sometimes (but rarely) health concerns. Because hemp-derived cannabis products as a whole are still in the early stages of research, it is always best to consult a professional when thinking about dosing or dipping your toes into hemp-derived cannabis products for the very first time. But get in - the water is fine! We promise the journey to find what's right for you is worth it.
Get Comfy For The Best Time
Especially if you are a cannabis-virgin, make sure you plan to smoke, eat, or use your hemp-derived cannabis products in a comfortable and safe environment. Stay with people you trust and love to be around, with easy access to food and water. Maybe even plan to do something you love, if it doesn't involve driving or something that might become dangerous whilst experiencing the effects of hemp-derived cannabis products. When you're in a comfortable environment, you are much less likely to have a bad experience. The whole goal here is to feel that trademark euphoria or calm - and an uncomfortable situation might keep you from getting there. Good vibes only, here.
Intentions DO Matter
When thinking about dabbling with marijuana or CBD, it's important to note that your intentions and desires DO actually affect the experience you will have. Make sure to think about the experience you want - do you want to just feel totally chilled and hang with your buds? Are you going to a concert and want to feel the music better? What you want will determine what product and method you choose. If you go into cannabis use in a bad headspace, it is more likely that you'll have a less than ideal experience. Some things you might be wanting to experience include:
- Easier sociability
- Increased relaxation / reduced anxiety
- Reduction of physical symptoms
- Feeling lighter / in a better mood
- Altered sensory experiences
To keep away the paranoia, stress, or any negative feelings that might come from having a “bad trip”, make sure you use your products when you're in the perfect headspace for what you desire. At that point, nothing can stop your high.
Your One Stop Shop for Hemp-Derived Cannabis products
At Gorilla, we can help you choose the product that's best for you. Head to our blogs to find info about our products, the cannabis experience, and the latest tips to get the best experience you can. Our goal for you is that you never feel like you have to guess at what kind of high you're going to have, regardless of the product. So, get researching and have the time of your life - we’re stoked you're here!
