Glossary of Cannabis Vaping Hardware
Like any popular activity or industry, the vaping world has developed its own unique and colorful vocabulary. To someone new to vaping, talking to a pro might sound like they are speaking a foreign language. Fear not.
The most commonly used lingo isn’t that hard to learn. Take a few minutes to read the following and that foreign language will become clear.
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Commonly Used Terms (or Slang)
Cannabis Vaping Terminology
The vaping world has hundreds of terms which people use readily. Some are interchangeable, while others are more popularly used than others. Getting to know some of the more common terms can help you navigate the industry, particularly if you’re new and need to know what the man in the store is talking about.
Or, perhaps you need to know what your others are talking about, too. Hopefully, this glossary of terms will be useful the next time you step into a vape shop. CANNABIS ACTIVISM, CANNABIS CREATIVITY, CANNABIS INDUSTRY, CANNABIS DIY, CANNABIS GROWING, CANNABIS HAPPINESS, CANNABIS HEALTH, HEMP, CANNABIS HISTORY, CANNABIS HOW-TO, CANNABIS MYTHS, CANNABIS PETS, CANNABIS PRODUCTS, CANNABIS SCIENCE
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3 Reasons Why Our Brain Loves Video You see it everywhere. From social networks to television, video has played a huge role in our lives. There’s a reason for this: Our brain loves video. According to researchers, the average viewer remembers 95% of a message when it is watched; compared to 10% when read. About 90% of the information our brains process is visual. Scientists say our brains process visuals at a higher rate, almost 60,000 times faster than processing the written word. That’s powerful!
1. Video Communicates in Both Auditory and Verbal Cues Video brings two (2) things that the written word can’t:
How often have you misinterpreted what someone texts you? It happens fairly often. Texts rely heavily on specific words, punctuation, and emojis to communicate. A lot can be misinterpreted by texts. Forrester Research found that one minute of video equals approximately 1.8 million written words. That should be convincing enough but let’s look at the other reasons. 2. Engages Audience on Emotional and Personal Level
Videos have shown that it can contribute to a person’s buying behavior. Traditional forms of advertising including direct mail, online banner ad, and even radio announcements are no longer working as much as they used to. According to MediaMind, buyers are 27 times more likely to click on a video ad than a traditional banner ad. Video engages an audience and opens up an avenue to take action. On a personal level, people gravitate toward human connection. Video replicates this by giving people the ability to communicate ‘face-to-face‘ on a big scale. They can see a face and connect with them without ever being in the same room. 3. Encompasses All Content Tools and Is Easily Sharable A video can include screencasts, graphics, text, music, and even podcasts. No other content tool has this ability to encompass multiple forms of content into one (1). There are so many different ways to convey a message or story. It’s one reason why social media loves video. The best way to reach an audience is posting a video and seeing where it will go. About 92% of viewers share videos with others. That’s 1,200% more shares than images and text combined. 4. Future of Video in Cannabis eLearning Research has shown that video is the most effective type of content tool out there. Whether it’s promoting a dispensary or showcasing a cannabis product, video plays a role in how people are influenced by what they see. If you’re creating videos and sharing them online then you’re on the right track to influence your viewers no matter where they are. The power of video can be summed up with one (1) sentence: Video will impact the cannabis industry. Let us know what you think. The Complete Marijuana Seed & Grow Set (Beginners)
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Dispensary Employers Could Be Liable For Injuries
Dispensary Employers Could Be Liable For Injuries
Legal cannabis dispensaries are linked to higher levels of property crime in nearby areas, according to a nearly three-year study in Denver. The study was published online in the Journal of Primary Prevention.
The researchers examined crime statistics for 481 Census block groups in Denver over 34 months (January 2013 to October 2015). When the study began, marijuana could only be sold for medical purposes.
But beginning in January 2014, marijuana outlets were able to sell to the general public, giving the researchers the opportunity to see if recreational sales were tied to increases in crime. They examined three types of crime, based on data from the Denver Police Department:
Should a few trained managers be allowed to carry guns at work? What are the risks and benefits? Employment law attorneys weighed in. Reasons for arming certain employees include to deter an unstable person from trying to commit a violent act and, if a violent act does occur, to try to counteract the threat.
Cannabis industry employers already have a lot of things to worry about when it comes to managing their dispensary workforce, so a policy permitting weapons in the workplace would add a great deal of responsibility and risk. It may be more effective for cannabis employers to increase their security budgets so they can install more cameras, hire more security guards or offer more safety training to employees.Armed managers would have to have a Firearm Owner Identification card – and a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed weapon. If the dispensary managers have these documents, there should be some confidence that they are trained to use the firearm. However, the disadvantages of arming dispensary managers are many. For one thing, a manager of a cannabis dispensary is usually not a sworn law enforcement officer, so he or she would not have the same legal immunities from liability that officers have. Cannabis Dispensary Liability Issues
The issue will then become whether the dispensary manager exceeded the scope of reasonable force and acted negligently or recklessly. The manager could be liable for civil damages for personal injury, wrongful death, intentional infliction of emotional distress and, in the case of reckless conduct, punitive damages.
Because the manager would be acting as an agent of the employer, the employer might also be liable and the employer may not be able to purchase liability insurance to cover these risks. Once an employer authorizes an employee to bring a firearm into the workplace, the employer might be precluded from arguing that using the weapon was not in the scope of employment. Dispensary Employee Morale
Cannabis businesses that consider allowing guns in the workplace should recognize the effect that such a policy may have on employee morale.
The impact may depend on company culture so a dispensary workforce in a rural location, where the presence of guns in the home is common and most employees enjoy hunting, may see this as a laudable step by the Budtenders to safeguard the workplace.
On the other hand, elsewhere, the very same approach may be off-putting and concerning to dispensary employees, one can envision the majority of employees divided into two (2) camps:
At the extremes, employees might fear for their well-being, especially where a dispensary manager is viewed as being unstable or hot-tempered so strained interpersonal relationships between managers and employees would take on a new dynamic of uncertainty.
Cannabis Dispensary Policy Considerations
The background check must be done in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and any applicable state laws. The dispensary employer may want to cover certain details in its firearm policy, for example, the policy might address the following questions:
The policy would have to be crafted to comply with local laws regarding firearms in the workplace. It would also need to define the circumstances under which the manager would be permitted to use the firearm, which then raises the issue of defining the reasonable use of force in situations that are not predictable and that require the manager’s judgment in a split second.
Alternative Dispensary Safety Measures
Rather than have dispensary managers carry firearms, employers may want to consider alternative safety measures. Having a trained safety consultant come into the dispensary workplace to perform an assessment can be very beneficial.
Among other things, the consultant can address vulnerable access points to the worksite and any workplace dynamics that may breed violence. Furthermore, employees can be trained on how to recognize potential threats to safety and how to respond effectively. The basics, like having awareness and a solid safety plan, really can help in an emergency situation. Let us know what you think. CANNABIS ACTIVISM CANNABIS CREATIVITY CANNABIS INDUSTRY CANNABIS DIY CANNABIS GROWING CANNABIS HAPPINESS CANNABIS HEALTH HEMP CANNABIS HISTORY CANNABIS HOW-TO CANNABIS MYTHS CANNABIS PETS CANNABIS PRODUCTS CANNABIS SCIENCE
4 Budtender Tendencies To Avoid At Work
What exactly makes a good budtender ‘good‘ and a bad budtender ‘bad‘? Budtenders are the most valuable resource for medical and recreational dispensaries since their clients are looking to them for guidance on which products to try.
The Budtender position in a dispensary provides the first impressions a patient or consumer has about your dispensary, and it really ‘sets the stage‘ how visitors are treated so it is crucial to the success of the dispensary. To paint a clear picture why budtenders are so important in a dispensary, we will explain how they can make an amazing impression for a dispensary, or how a good dispensary can make for a bad experience. We’ve put together a list of Budtender (click here to see a Budtender Certification) qualities and business practices unique to bad budtenders so here are four (4) bad budtender habits that customers notice and hate. 1. Impatient & Rude Customers
Budtenders constantly repeat same effects and characteristics for products, so it’s easy to forget that each customer is a unique and new interaction every time. All customers have a distinctive history of using cannabis, so the first step is you need to figure out their level of familiarity.
Avoid coming off lazy to enthusiasts with repetitious callouts, like, ‘Indica makes you sedated’ or ‘Sativa is headier’ so go more in-depth and base your recommendations on what the customer needs. It’s also important to stay away from the snobby mentality of “knowing it all” and rushing new customers who may be indecisive; it is the very last way you want to grow your dispensary’s business and customer rapport. Budtenders need to educate clients about cannabis while also continuing their training of dispensary product lines and this sets the best budtenders apart from the ‘ok‘ ones. It’s a tough balance, but making people feel dumb or unimpressed by your dispensary experience is bad Budtender practice.
2. Don’t Differentiate Between Medical & Adult-Use
Customers are often there for different reasons so medical patients can feel a lack of care if Budtenders treat the conversation unprofessionally, and adult-use consumers can feel alienated by lack of understanding of cannabis. They’re different conversation-types that Budtenders need naturally adjust their conversation-style and level of understanding.
3. Basic Personal Hygiene
It’s never a good sign when a customer is concerned with a Budtender’s cleanliness such as dental hygiene or dirty hands. Cannabis is medicine, it needs to be handled properly. This should be a huge no-no for any Budtender. This guideline is simple and like purchasing food from a restaurant or food stall. But, there are a lot of concerns surrounding the handling of cannabis products – from general hygiene to making sure customers can smell and see the product prior to the purchase.
Patrons expect Budtender to have clean hands, hair tied back, and attractive dispensary displays. Theemphasis on cleanliness applies to their appearance working in dispensaries so Budtenders need to pay attention to the way they handle product – for example, use chopsticks, tongs, or gloves to retrieve cannabis from a jar instead of your bare hands.
Always go above and beyond when allowing customers to see and interact with the product by offering them a closer peek or the chance to smell the strain’s aromas. Keep in mind that the product is going to be consumed by someone other than yourself, so always allow your customer to experience (smell, see, etc.) the cannabis product first. Lastly, keep hair and other contaminants out of your customer’s stash as best as possible since nobody wants a dirty product, especially one they’re going to ingest or inhale later.
4. Lack Knowledge About Products (or They Simply Don’t Care)
Lack of passion and knowledge of the cannabis products was our largest “cringe” for working Budtenders, which is not surprising. Dispensaries must train their Budtenders a lot, from familiarizing them with specific product lines to understanding the basics of cannabis.
If you’re a new Budtender who is not yet up to speed on cannabis industry knowledge, then be honest with your customer and ask a more experienced co-worker for assistance. Exhibit your passion for the cannabis movementand be as helpful as possible so you will be able to give your customer the best experience possible (even if you aren’t the most knowledgeable yet). Cannabis information is just started to be actively shared in the industry, so it is ‘okay‘ to not know everything right off the bat. It makes customers feel like they are a part of an experience that is something beyond the traditional transaction when you care for the cannabis movement and can own up to your lack of expertise in certain areas. Ultimately, Budtenders need to get up to speed on their cannabis knowledge to do their jobs well and to be able to help many patients and customers as possible. Knowing industry holidays, cultural references, and general ‘Cannabis 101‘ is a must for successful Budtenders who are working in the industry. Be in the know and learn as you go so it builds trust and makes customers feel like they’re being taken care of. For dispensary owners, training Budtenders to embody these qualities is essential but it is hard to teach someone passion though, so selecting budtenders based on their interest and desire to learn is a safe bet. Let us know what you think.
Microdosing Cannabis: Benefits Without the Buzz
But not everyone wants to get high, and sometimes it’s THC that’s needed for a particular issue, not CBD. With that in mind, there is a growing segment of the marijuana-consuming population that believes less is more when it comes to cannabis dosing.
The technique, called “microdosing”, is gaining popularity among those who wish to reap the medical benefits of THC but stay under the psychoactive threshold.
What is Microdosing?
Simply put, microdosing is using very small amounts of marijuana. This allows a person to get the medical benefitsof the THC in marijuana without crossing that threshold where you begin to feel the psychoactive effects of the drug. While microdosing is typically associated with drugs such as mushrooms or LSD, many experts are beginning to believe the threshold of THC efficacy for many conditions is much lower than many people think. This may be especially true for people who get anxiety and paranoia from too much THC.
What is Microdosing?
Simply put, microdosing is using very small amounts of marijuana. This allows a person to get the medical benefitsof the THC in marijuana without crossing that threshold where you begin to feel the psychoactive effects of the drug. While microdosing is typically associated with drugs such as mushrooms or LSD, many experts are beginning to believe the threshold of THC efficacy for many conditions is much lower than many people think. This may be especially true for people who get anxiety and paranoia from too much THC. When it comes to pain control, lower doses may be more effective as well. The Journal of Pain published a study that took a small group of cancer patients who were not finding relief with traditional opiate pain relievers. This group was given a CBD/THC compound called nabiximols. The doses ranged from low to medium or high. Those who were given the lowest dose reported the most relief. Conversely, those given the high dose reported more pain.
What is the Dosing of a Microdose?
This depends entirely on the individual. To someone who is used to cannabis, they may need more than someone new to treating ailments with THC. Previous usage, liver metabolism, and genetics of cannabinoid receptors can all affect the amount needed to microdose. An effective microdose is an amount that gives the benefit without kicking the user over too far into a high. Using dry herb vaporizers can help you create very fine dosing measurements, so you may need to invest in these before giving it a try.
For absolute beginners, starting out at a dose of 2.5 milligrams and maintaining that for a few days before increasing can be a good starting point. If you already use cannabis regularly, it might be a good idea to do a 48-hour fast from cannabis before evaluating whether you will benefit from microdosing.
While that might not seem like a long time for heavy users, studies indicate that just two (2) short days can reset a person’s endocannabinoid receptors back to baseline.
Ways to Microdose Cannabis Edibles
This is one of the easier ways to measure dosing when wanting to try the benefits of microdosing cannabis. It is also the most appealing method of ingestion and most non-smokers are preferring edibles from marijuana dispensaries. However, the tradeoff is that an edible will take longer to take effect than smoking or vaporizing.
Vaporizing
Microdosing using a vaporizer makes it much easier to manage dosage versus smoking. It might also be the healthier option. Because vaporizing allows more of the active cannabinoids – the THC – to be activated, you typically need even smaller amounts than traditional smoking. Using dry herb vaporizers or a vape capable of using concentrates can be preferred to smoking.
Microdosing CBD
Microdosing may refer primarily to THC, but when it comes to cannabis, one may obtain optimal benefit by combining the THC with a small dose of CBD as well. The two (2) compounds work well together in what has been termed “the entourage effect.” By adding CBD to THC, the psychoactive effects might be lessened which broadens the therapeutic window. Microdosing may be the future of therapeutic THC consumption. While there will always be room for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, those using it for the medicinal benefit may not want to be bogged down while working or going about day-to-day activities. Microdosing may be the best way to achieve nominal functionality while reaping a medical benefit. Let us know what you think.
California law and regulations require cannabis employers with 50 or more employees to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all supervisors located in California. New supervisors must receive the training within six (6) months of appointment to the position with a supervisory authority in the cannabis workplace. At a minimum, supervisors must receive training every two (2) years.
FEHA’s anti-harassment provisions apply to organizations that regularly employ one or more people.
FEHA applies to public and private cannabis employers so crucial step in harassment prevention involves training any employee with supervisory authority, which is defined as:
Harassment Prevention Training
The harassment prevention training for California supervisors must include the following information:
Understanding Cannabis Workplace Harassment Laws
Supervisors should be aware of the legal definition of sexual harassment in the cannabis workplace. Sexual harassment means subjecting someone to any unwanted or unwelcome sexual advance, the visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature, requests for sexual favors, or offensive third-party conduct (such as harassment by a contractor or customer).
Someone alleging sexual harassment is not required to sustain a loss of tangible job benefits – such as being fired or demoted – to establish harassment. There are two (2) types of sexual harassment recognized by federal and California law: quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
There are numerous local ordinances governing discrimination and harassment, such as in Los Angeles and San Francisco. These local laws generally apply to employers doing business in the city or county limits and may expand on employee rights under FEHA. Transgender employees are protected from discrimination and harassment under California state law as well as under various municipal laws that protect gender identity and gender expression. Municipalities that prohibit discrimination and harassment in public and private employment on the basis of gender identity and expression.
Comprehensive Training Programs
A California cannabis industry employer should note that discrimination and harassment may be based on protected classes other than sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. FEHA includes the following as protected classes:
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