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You are: The Guru

Illustration of a guru sitting cross-legged on a pillow, flower behind the ear, with books and flip flops on the ground next to him

You know your cannabis comfort zone and learned your limits through lived experience. You know what you like, and aren’t too concerned with pushing the boundaries.

For you, cannabis is a culture and not just a means to an end. You met some of your best friends through cannabis. As a mentor and trusted guide to cannabis, you have guided many of your friends to new experiences.

  • You’re always seeking inspiration and knowledge.
  • In one of your many deep conversations you once discovered the meaning of life (but forgot to write it down).
  • You have wisdom and knowledge to share.
  • People naturally trust you, so you try to teach the newbies how to make smart choices (if they’ll listen).

Cannabis is more than a means to an end, it’s almost spiritual and always full of potential new insights about yourself and the world. And if there were a diploma for cannabis you’d like your copy now—you’ve certainly spent a small fortune to earn it.

But you know there’s more to life than just getting high (someday you’ll write it down). Are you going to graduate from cannabis and move on, or has this hobby become your identity?

Tips for safer experiences

Consider these tips to keep yourself and others safe.

  • Don’t trust everything you read on the Internet.
  • Remember cannabis’ effects fall on a spectrum, and your experience will be different from someone else’s.
  • If it’s totally new to you, try a smaller amount first. And don’t be afraid to tell someone “That’s all for now, thanks.”
  • Remember that cannabis smoke contains toxins, and avoid smoking tobacco at the same time.
  • Long inhalations aren’t necessary—in fact, they can be a little dangerous. Shallow and slow FTW.
  • Edibles can taste yummy, but their effects are slow to notice. So moderate yourself and don’t eat the entire tin of brownies all at once, okay?
  • Be someplace safe. Don’t smoke in a car or someplace you can’t sleep it off.
  • Remember to slow down, breathe in…breathe out…
  • Be careful when inhaling or ingesting mixed powders, oils, hashes, and unfamiliar substances.
  • Listen to your friends and respect their desire to slow down sometimes.
  • Practice ways to hang out with others that don’t involve weed all the time. You’ll be a more interesting person for it.
  • Do the right thing if a friend seems in serious medical trouble. Call 911 immediately, tell the operator what happened, and monitor them closely until help arrives.

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