When the right to indulge in recreational marijuana becomes law in California, there were a few cities that didn't want to partake. Fresno was one of them; while medical marijuana was not such a hot button topic, recreational use was an entirely different story. However, as of December of 2018, Fresno is now allowing its citizens to legally partake in the use of recreational marijuana and there are currently 11 Fresno dispensaries to visit!
Due to recreational marijuana being regulated, you can rest assured, knowing that the product that you get from these dispensaries is quality; tested and handled with care this is not your average alleyway marijuana.
Still, while the recreational use of marijuana is legal now, the Fresno dispensaries are still medical dispensaries, so they are run either by Doctors, or those that understand each strain so as to provide you with exactly what you are looking for to ease your particular set of medical needs.
Some of these dispensaries are by appointment only, while others deliver. The addition of the Fresno dispensaries is a positive one because it now means that the residents no longer have to go outside of their community to get what they are looking for, whether it is recreational or medicinal.
So what are some of the key things to look out for when choosing a dispensary? Thankfully, because of regulations, the dispensaries are going to carry tested and often times preweighed and packaged product. The dispensary should be clean and feel like walking into a Doctors office or pharmacy.
The person or people helping you should be able to explain the different strains of marijuana; Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid, and what ailments they are beneficial for. They should be able to explain the different scents, as these play as big a part in the overall effect of marijuana, as the strain itself does.
Additionally, they should be able to let you know which cannabinoids will have a better relieving effect for your individual needs. Ideally, they will also carry several forms; smokeable, edible, oils, etc. Each person's needs will be different, how they wish to partake is no different, so finding a dispensary that can cater to your needs is key.
Fresno dispensary varies in what they have to offer, both product and price wise. When searching for the perfect dispensary, know your budget and what you expect to receive from that budget. Also, calling ahead to verify what you need is available, is important, as you don't want to have to travel further than need be.
A little more about the strains that are available in these dispensaries; Indica which is identified by tall and narrow leaves produces a cerebral high, which is great for things like anxiety. Sativa, which is identified by shorter broad leaves produces more of a physical high, which can help with any pain of that nature. Hybrid is a healthy combination of the two, and as such is good for those needing both a mental and physical release.
Thankfully, most of the people working within the dispensaries will know exactly what you need based off of your symptoms; if they don't, then it's time to find a new supplier. Another important thing to look at when choosing your strain is whether you will be partaking more during the day, or at night. The reason for this is because, with the Indica strain, you generally will receive a deeper sense of relaxation which is ideal for sleep. While the Sativa strain is usually the cause of a more energetic high, which is ideal for daytime hours.
Whatever strain you end up needing, the good thing is if you live in the Fresno area, you no longer have to look far or go outside of your own community to enjoy, and that is a positive!
