Cannabis 101 

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Cannabis 101
CBD vs. THC: What’s the Difference?
CBD and THC are both cannabinoids derived from the cannabis plant, but they’re different in many ways. Learn more about CBD and its unique medical benefits.
Leafly Staff
Best Cannabis Strains for Beginners
Bailey Rahn
Sativa vs. Indica: An Overview of Cannabis Types
Bailey Rahn
How to Handle Your High
Cannabis 101 Microdosing With Cannabis: Benefits Without the Buzz Adam Hoffman Cannabis 101 Cannabis Edibles Dosing Chart: Find the Right Dose Dr. Dustin Sulak Cannabis 101 8 Ways to Counteract a Too-Intense Cannabis High Lisa Rough Health How to Help a Friend Who Got Too High Tricia Romano
Get to Know Your Options
Cannabis 101 The Different Ways to Smoke and Consume Cannabis Kayla Williams Cannabis 101 6 Ways to Enjoy Cannabis Without Having to Smoke It Bailey Rahn Strains & Products Pre-Filled Oil Vape Cartridges 101 Patrick Bennett Strains & Products How to Find the Best CBD Cannabis Product for You Bailey Rahn
Cannabis 101
5 Differences Between Cannabis Edibles and Flowers
What is the difference between cannabis-infused edibles and inhaled marijuana? We look at five key points that make these consumption methods unique. Learn More
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5 Differences Between Cannabis Concentrates and Flower
Curious about concentrates? Here are five differences between extracts and flower every consumer should know before graduating to more potent forms of cannabis. Learn More
Your Guide to Buying Cannabis
Cannabis 101 How to Buy Cannabis in a Recreational State Bailey Rahn Cannabis 101 How to Buy Cannabis in a Medical State Bailey Rahn Politics Buyer Beware: Is It Legal to Pick Up Cannabis for a Friend? Ben Adlin Cannabis 101 5 Ways to Help Your Budtender Help You Patrick Bennett
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What Is Medical vs. Recreational Cannabis?
Learn what makes medical and recreational cannabis different, from the store experience to legal perks.
Mark Hunstman
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Bailey Rahn
Bailey is a senior content manager at Leafly, specializing in strains and health. She's spent 7+ years researching cannabis products, spreading patients’ stories, and exploring healthy ways of integrating cannabis into daily life.
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Will Hyde
Will is a cannabis expert and co-host of Leafly's "What Are you Smoking" podcast. He's a cultivator and former budtender who loves complex hybrids with piney and gassy terpene profiles. Follow him on Instagram at @the.avid.dabber
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Rebecca Kelley
Rebecca is the Content Director at Leafly, where she oversees Leafly News production and other content projects.
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Patrick Bennett
Patrick lives with his wife and daughter in Denver, where he spends his time writing, photographing, and creating content for the cannabis community.
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