COVID-19 has had a lot of impact on our economy and the way businesses work, chief among them forcing workers to stay out of the office and work from home. If you’re one of those lucky individuals that gets to work from your couch while wearing pajamas (on days without Zoom meetings, at least), you’ve probably wondered if using cannabis from your favorite weed shops in Denver is something you can do. While there’s no boss actively looking over your shoulder, watching what you’re doing, you still need to use cannabis with caution. Micro-dosing is your best bet. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

Use the Smallest Amount Possible
As the name implies, micro-dosing involves using very small amounts of cannabis anytime you take a dose. That’s why most people prefer to use edibles as it’s easier to control the amount you consume at any given time. When you’re first starting out with micro-dosing, try to use the smallest amount of cannabis as possible. Remember, the goal isn’t to get high. It’s to help you be more productive and get more work done when you’re working from home. If you’re not sure where to start, your best bet is to pick up a low concentration edible at your dispensary. Then, use a small serving and see how you feel. If you need to, you can increase your dosage until you reach the perfect balance.

Pay Attention to the Strain
Different strains affect your body in different ways. Most people experience extreme lethargy when using Indica-heavy strains and enhanced creativity and focus when using Sativa-dominant strains. Use this to your advantage and look for products that offer your preferred strain or hybrid type. Remember, you can and should experiment to see how micro-dosing changes the way you experience the weed. You may find that Sativa products are better for detail work and Indica are better for tedious or repetitive tasks.

Consider Getting Started on the Weekend
You never know how micro-dosing will impact you and when you’re working from home without supervision, the last thing you want to do is end up feeling too high because you took too big of a dose. Spare yourself the frustration of a really grueling workday and try micro-dosing for the first time on your day off. Check in with yourself every few hours and see how you feel. Adjust your dosage as needed to achieve the mindset you want to have during the workweek. Once you figure out that perfect dosage, write it down so you’ll remember what you need during the workweek. 

Micro-Dosing Can Be a Useful Tool
If you’re having trouble staying focused while working from home, micro-dosing can be a useful tool to help you stay on track and get work done. However, you need to make sure you have the best quality products at your disposal to get the best results. Stop by your closest location of Altitude the Dispensary and pick up your favorite edibles and tinctures today. 

The school year is almost here and it’s looking like classes will be held both in-person and virtually this year. For most graduate students, this means slightly more freedom and flexibility in your daily routine. If you’re like most students, you’re starting to think that the fall semester is the perfect time to embrace Colorado’s legal recreational marijuana use. Now is the time to stock up on great products from the best weed shops in Denver, but before you do, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your cannabis use while you work on your advanced degree.

Set Clear Use Times
Some people experience enhanced focus and feelings of creativity when they get high, but that doesn’t mean that you will. Until you figure out how your favorite cannabis products affect you, set clear use times. Instead of taking cannabis before a class, wait until the end of the day so you can focus on what your professors are saying. Once you know how the cannabis will impact your clarity of thought, you can start using it at different times if you want to.

Avoid Going to Class High
When you’re attending classes through Zoom meetings, there’s a big temptation to get high before you meet. Don’t. Just because you’re not attending class in person doesn’t mean your professors won’t notice that you’re high. Remember, you’re paying for the degree and you need to get as much as you can out of each class for your school year to be worth your investment.

Try New Things Often
Just because your academic life involves a lot of routine doesn’t mean other aspects of your life need to. Use this to your advantage. Try new products from your favorite Denver dispensaries often. This will allow you to experience different strains and try new ways of getting high. Make a note of the products you love so you can buy them again in the future. 

Look for New Ways to Relax
Using cannabis responsibly is a wonderful way to make your grad school experience less stressful. However, that doesn’t mean you have to depend on it to keep you relaxed and focused. You can find more creative ways to take breaks from your studies without indulging in cannabis. Go for a hike and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer, take a yoga class, meditate, or watch your favorite show. You can still enjoy those activities without your favorite weed.  

Start the School Year Off Right
Starting grad school is both exciting and stressful. Responsible cannabis use can help make your school experience more enjoyable. However, you need to make sure you invest in quality products to get the best experience possible. Stop by your neighborhood location of Altitude the Dispensary today. Our experienced budtenders will help you find the best products for your needs, budget, and use preference. Whether you want to roll your own joints or prefer to indulge in delicious edibles, we’ve got something for you. 
 

The school year is here. And whether you’re attending graduate school or are a parent of a preschooler, you know it’s going to get stressful—fast. All that stress can have some pretty nasty side-effects not just mentally, but physically. Your favorite Denver dispensary wants to help you avoid those pitfalls as much as possible. Here are a few simple things you can do to help you de-stress this fall.

Go for a Walk
Believe it or not, one of the simplest and most effective ways to deal with stress is to go for a walk. Open your front door, take a deep breath of fresh air, and take a stroll around the block. You don’t have to go far. Remember, you’re not trying to exercise. You’re trying to clear your mind. See if you can focus on anything other than what’s stressing you out. Think about the sunshine, focus on the way the wind blows through the leaves, or think about something you’re grateful for. Often, these little shifts can help you push reset on your thoughts and keep stress from taking over.

Make a Cup of Tea
Tea can be one of the most relaxing beverages in the world. But you’ll want to avoid caffeine if you’re trying to relax and calm your mind. Choose an herbal tea like chamomile or look for a decaffeinated version of your favorite black teas. For an added dose of relaxation, add your favorite cannabis tincture or CBD tincture to the mix. 

Dedicate a Bit of Time to Yourself
Everyone needs a bit of me-time every once in a while—parents especially. So, take some time out for yourself each week. This can be however long you can carve out of your busy schedule. There’s no right answer here. Use that time to do something that you enjoy. This can be watching a favorite show, reading, listening to music, or even going out for a fancy coffee drink. When you give yourself a little TLC, you’ll end up feeling refreshed and better prepared to tackle whatever was stressing you out in the first place.

Try Cannabis Before Bed
For many people, sleep can be hard to come by when they’re stressed. But traditional sleep aids aren’t always the best choice. They can interrupt the quality of your rest if you’re not careful. Instead, try a cannabis product before bed. This can be an edible gummy, a joint, or even a tincture under the tongue. For many people, this is enough to help settle their minds and let them get to sleep without dealing with the racing thoughts that kept running through their minds all day.

Don’t let stress keep you from enjoying the school year and everything it has to offer. Stop by one of our three Denver area dispensaries and let our budtenders help you find the perfect products to beat that stress once and for all. And make sure to sign up for our loyalty rewards program to get the latest deals and special discounts!
 

If you’re a regular cannabis user, you know that the longer you use your favorite products, the more your cannabis tolerance grows. The higher your tolerance is, the more weed from the best weed shops in Denver you’ll have to use to experience the characteristic high. While a high cannabis tolerance can seem like a bad thing, it’s not always as bad as it seems. Here are a few reasons why a high tolerance isn’t the end of the world.

You’ll Be Able to Get Things Done
When you have a low tolerance, even small amounts of cannabis can make it hard to get anything done. You’re too wrapped up in that high feeling and would rather veg out on the couch than take care of that growing to-do list you’ve been putting off for days on end. When you build your tolerance up, you’ll be able to get things done without struggling with a buzz from the THC. You’ll still be able to feel the beneficial effects of cannabis without having to battle against the mental cloud many newer users experience.

You’re Able to Use More
Yes, cannabis costs money and the more you use, the more your weed budget will need to change. However, for medical patients especially, a higher tolerance means they may be able to get more beneficial effects from the cannabis. Remember, using cannabis as part of a medical treatment schedule means choosing the right dosage. If the dose is too low, it won’t do what you need it to. When you have a higher tolerance, you’re building a tolerance to the psychoactive properties, not the medical benefits of cannabis itself. This means you’ll be able to use more cannabis without dealing with a whiteout or feeling like you’re too high to function.

It’s Not a Permanent Thing
High cannabis tolerance isn’t something permanent. It’s something you can always fix if you decide that you need to. All you have to do is cut back the amount of cannabis you use and how often you use it. Take a break for a week or two (unless told otherwise by your doctor) and let your tolerance fade a bit. The longer you take a break from using cannabis, the lower your tolerance will become. Once you start using it again, you’ll be able to feel the psychoactive effects just like you used to. 

You Can Try New Things
If you don’t want to take a break, use your high tolerance as an opportunity to try new strains and products without worrying about disrupting your day. Often, high tolerances relate to the types of products you use most. When you change strains or ways of using cannabis, you’ll be able to notice the subtle differences more clearly.

Don’t Let High Tolerance Get You Down
A high cannabis tolerance is nothing to be ashamed of or worry about. Stop by your nearest location of Altitude the Dispensary and let our experienced budtenders help you find ways to break through your tolerance. 
 

Edibles are some of the best (and most delicious) cannabis-infused products on the market. Their fruit flavors delight the tongue and the dosing options make it easy for you to control your high. While they’re delicious, they’re also especially prone to melting in the summer heat. No one wants to find that the cannabis-infused gummies they just bought from their favorite dispensaries in Denver have melted inside your home when the air conditioner didn’t kick on when you wanted it to. Here are a few things you can do to keep your gummies safe and solid.

Store Them in the Fridge
Unfortunately, a lot of older homes and apartments just don’t have central air conditioning. This makes it hard to keep your gummies cool during the heat of the day. The best thing you can do is store your gummies in the fridge. The cool temperatures will keep them from melting but won’t hurt the potency of the cannabis inside them. If you don’t mind them turning into hard candies, you can eat them as-is. However, if you’d prefer the chewy experience, just take your preferred dose out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature before you enjoy it.

Put Them in a Dark Cabinet
In most homes, cabinets and drawers tend to stay cooler even when the temperatures inside your home are on the rise. Use this to your advantage. Put your gummies in a dark cabinet or drawer away from electrical outlets or appliances. These can give off enough heat to melt your edibles if you’re not careful. Even better, keeping your gummies in a dark cabinet keeps them out of reach of your kids or roommates that you don’t feel like sharing with!

Keep Them in a Cooler on the Go
If you’re travelling and want to bring your gummies with you, you can’t leave them in your hot car. If you do, you’ll end up coming back to a bottle of liquified goo. This goo is almost impossible to dose accurately and the extreme heat can hurt the potency of your cannabis. Instead of leaving them in a bag in your trunk, plan ahead. Pack your gummies in a cooler or an insulated lunchbox with an ice pack. This will keep your gummies cool enough for several hours at least. Just make sure to store the bag out of the sun and only travel with your edibles in-state. Crossing state lines with cannabis is still a criminal offense even if you bought them legally in Colorado.

Stock Back Up
If the worst does happen and your gummies melt in the summer heat, don’t panic. Stop by your closest location and pick up a fresh batch of your favorite edibles. Just remember to be more cautious about how you store your replacements while the temps are on the rise. It might not be ideal, but enjoying cold gummies is still better than coping with a melted mess when all you want to do is kick back and relax.