Frequently Asked Questions

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Cannabis is a plant that contains around 80 active agents. The most important of these are THC and CBD.

You have your own personal amount of THC and CBD that is right for you and your goal. A good way to find your personal amount is to start with a low dose of THC and CBD, then adjust these doses depending on how you are feeling. Finding this "sweet spot" of THC and CBD amounts is what people do with the YPD app.

Folks who take THC for their problems during the day are very unlikely to get buzzed. Like taking pain meds for a broken arm, all it does is treat the problem. Also, adding some CBD can allow THC to work while decreasing any buzz.

Taking THC to help with a problem like pain, sleep, or PTSD is very unlikely to lead to weight gain. The classic "munchies" of recreational users just does not happen that often because the amount of THC needed to help peoples' problems is way less than consumed in a recreational sesh. Also, with less pain and more sleep people tend to be more active, which burns calories. Win-Win!

If you inhale THC or CBD, the effect usually starts within a few minutes and lasts for an hour or two. If you take THC or CBD by mouth, the effect is usually delayed for an hour or so but can last 4-6 hours. People will often inhale some THC or CBD to get immediate relief, and take some THC or CBD by mouth to keep this relief going for many more hours.

One good approach might be to ask for an inexpensive THC vape and some inexpensive THC gummies. Pair these with an inexpensive CBD vape and some inexpensive CBD capsules or gummies. This will give you the basic tools in your toolkit to start figuring out what works for you. The YPD app can help you tune your THC and CBD to your personal goals.

About 90% of the difference between any two strains of marijuana is in the relative amounts of THC and CBD in each strain. There are lots of other agents, including terpenes and other cannabinoids, but the heavy lifting is usually done by THC and CBD.

Sleep problems often are a combination of getting to sleep, staying asleep, and getting BACK to sleep. Getting to sleep: many folks benefit if they Inhale 1-2 puffs of THC at bedtime, or take 5-10 mg of THC by mouth 1 hour before bedtime. Staying asleep: many folks benefit from taking 5-10 mg of THC by mouth at bedtime will kick in in about an hour and last 4-6 hours. Getting back to sleep: inhaling 1-2 puffs of THC can help get people back to sleep if they awaken and can't fall asleep easily.

The DEA is currently on the way to change marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 which will make it much more available to people in every US state. This long overdue update will help Americans manage their own health way more easily and safely.