It’s a busy time in the world of cannabis. There are even statistics to back that up.  If you’re lucky enough to live in a legal or medical state that has also declared cannabis essential, then by all means, get out there and shop. Just don’t be a jerk, and don’t break any of these golden rules. Here are five simple ways to support your budtender and still get the green goodies you so desperately want. 

Follow the Rules 

Above all, if there is a rule in place right now, it’s there for the safety of customers and budtenders. Respect the rules, even if they’re a bit of a pain. 

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While some billed 4/20/2020 as possibly stoking a month-long weed party, COVID-19 crushed 2020 celebration plans and hurt sales in the process.

That’s according to Cova, a Colorado cannabis software company whose retail platform is used in over 20,000 pot shops in the U.S. and Canada.

In a statement released Wednesday, the company said average store sales across North America on 4/20 were US$8,000 — down 50 per cent compared to April 20, 2019 revenues.

“Because of Covid-19, we’re seeing sales affected by stay at home orders and extreme social distancing measures,” Cova said.

COVID-19 has transformed our reality as we know it, impacting every aspect of day-to-day life in ways we could never have imagined. With the tightening of COVID-19 regulations and stay-at-home orders hitting last March, the cannabis delivery platforms have become a sought-after solution for those customers hunkered down at home. At our delivery service Emjay, we saw a 50.1 percent increase month-over-month in business as people, not surprisingly, turned to cannabis for its holistic benefits to combat the stress and uncertainty running rampant.

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The cannabis plant is composed of dozens of cannabinoids, with some being more well-known than others.

One of the most popular cannabinoids right now is cannabidiol (CBD). Interest in CBD has increased exponentially in recent years as more and more people use it for wellness purposes.

Consumers and patients can find out about CBD via various means, with one of the most popular ways being through Google searches.

Researchers from the University at Buffalo and the University of Michigan have found consumer knowledge of cannabinoids and dosing is severely lacking – even among those you would assume would know.

The researchers surveyed 500 frequent cannabis users at an marijuana advocacy event held on University of Michigan’s campus. Questions in the 24-item questionnaire included those relating to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) content, and effective dosages. Two-thirds of survey participants reported using cannabis every day.

When asked to note the milligram amounts they considered to be effective doses of THC and CBD, the majority opted to tick a box indicating “I don’t know”.

Experts believe that once quarantine ends people should remain vigilant of the coronavirus, taking the necessary sanitary measures and keeping an eye on their health.

The pandemic has made different states question what constitutes as an essential business, with many allowing marijuana dispensaries to continue to operate. A lot of these businesses reported an increase in sales once the shelter in place orders were announced, claiming that a some costumers prioritized edibles.

More than a third of cannabis customers prefer to roll a joint when they smoke. And no matter how they use marijuana, products with “very strong” THC are the most popular choice.

So say the results of Ontario Cannabis Store’s first customer preferences survey conducted from Mar. 30 to Apr. 10. Results were based on a pop-up invitation triggered for visitors to its website, Daffyd Roderick, director of communications for the OCS, notes in an email to The GrowthOp.

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