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Cannabis
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Straight answers for first-time visitors, legacy patients, and curious Mainers. Six guides. Bookmark, share, ask us anything.
No jargon, no judgment. If you can describe how you want to feel, we can describe what to buy.
Quick answers · First-timer FAQ
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01What should I get if I've never tried cannabis?
What should I get if I've never tried cannabis?
Start with a low-dose edible (2.5mg or 5mg) or a single 0.5g pre-roll of a mild strain. Eat first, hydrate, wait at least 90 minutes before considering more.
02Flower vs pre-rolls vs vapes?
Flower vs pre-rolls vs vapes?
Flower is dried bud — you grind + smoke it. Pre-rolls are pre-made joints. Vapes are cartridges of concentrated cannabis oil. Onset fastest for vapes/flower (seconds), slowest for edibles (30–90 min).
03Will budtenders judge me for being new?
Will budtenders judge me for being new?
No. We see a lot of first-timers every day. Tell us 'this is my first time' and we'll start from zero — what you want to feel, what to avoid, how much to get.