Most Common Questions:
What are canabinoids?
Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds unique to cannabis that act upon the human body's cannabinoid receptors, producing various effects including pain relief and other medically beneficial uses. There are over 480 natural components found within the Cannabis sativa plant, of which over 85 have been classified as ‘cannabinoids’, which are chemicals unique to the plant. The most well known and researched of these is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the substance primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis. However, not all classes of cannabinoids have psychoactive and others have psychoactive effects to varying degrees.
Cannabinoids are separated into subclasses:
What is cannabis?
Cannabis is a plant group that produces three species of flowering plants: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are used to produce both recreational and medical cannabis. Cannabis ruderalis is rarely farmed due to its natural lower THC content and small stature, however, given ruderalis' unique ability to auto-flower, rather than mature based on light, there is potential for this variety to grow in popularity.
How is marijuana associated with cannabis and cannabinoids?
Marijuana is the general term for female cannabis plants or their dried flowers. Females are distinct from male plants because they produce flowers which contain the high percentage of cannabinoids that hold both their medicinal and psychoactive properties. Marijuana's most well-known cannabanoid is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) not only because it is most abundant but because it produces the psychoactive effects that drives it’s recreational use.
What is hemp?
Hemp is a fibrous product that can be produced from the male cannabis plant and can be used in the manufacture of rope, paper, beauty products, and a vast array of other products. Hemp plants have no value as a drug since they are males. However, they are still considered illegal in the United States.
What is CBD?
CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the at least 85 cannabinoids found in cannabis and the second only to THC when it comes to average volume. Recently, CBD has gained support for its use as a medical treatment as research has shown it effectively treats pain, inflammation, and anxiety without the psychoactive effects associated with THC.
What is THC?
THC is an abbreviation for tetrahydrocannabinol. It is the most well-known and most abundantly available cannabinoid in marijuana plants. THC is also the component in marijuana that is responsible for the psychoactive effects, or the "high." Also, it is thought to serve as a natural defense for the plant against pests. Research has shown THC to be an effective medical treatment for a range of conditions. There is no lethal dose of the compound in its natural form.
What is the main difference between CBD and THC?
CBD (Cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive compound. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is psychoactive. CBD can lessen or neutralize the psycho-activity of THC. So an increased ratio of CBD-to-THC means less emphasis on euphoric effects and more on medicinal purposes.
What are concentrates?
Concentrates are a potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving cannabis in its plant form into a solvent. Depending on the strain, the resulting product can have a very high THC level (generally more than flowers or hashish) and can produce varying products that range from thick sticky oils (BHO) to moldable goo (budder/wax) to resinous bits (shatter). Classification of concentrates is often dependent on the manufacturing method and the consistency of the final product.
What is a dispensary?
Dispensary is a general term used to refer to any location where a patient/client or consumer can legitimately and safely access cannabis. A dispensary can be an access point, pick-up location. co-op, collective or any other version of a legal cannabis distributor.
What is the difference between a dispensary and a cannabis care giver?
A cannabis dispensary is similar to a drug store except its only product is medical cannabis and other associated products for its use. Depending on your state’s laws, a dispensary is one of the ways an individual can obtain medical cannabis.
Designated Cannabis Clinicians/Caregivers are allowed to purchase, transport, grow and dispense medical cannabis in limited quantities (depending on state law) for their clients/patients, as long as they register with their state, follow and comply with the state’s medical cannabis laws and pay the appropriate fees to the state.
Are there any safety guidelines to obtaining medical cannabis products?
Yes, not all dispensaries are ‘Designated Cannabis Clinicians/Care Givers’. Clients/patients and Cannabis Clinicians/Caregivers’ safety, along with the quality of medical cannabis products provided, are the most important factors when considering acquiring this alternative. A Cannabis Clinician/Caregiver should have extensive knowledge about medical cannabis and must be able to access different strains of cannabis with varying levels of THC and CBD (or other sub-classes) in order to meet the needs of each client/patient’s condition that needs to be treated. Knowledgeable Cannabis Clinicians/Caregivers grow medical cannabis and formulate medical cannabis oil and products specifically for their clients’/patients’ age and specific condition. Their background regarding cultivation of medical cannabis is usually extensive.
What is my responsibility as a potential client/patient?
It is the responsibility of the Client/Patient to do the appropriate research to confirm that a Cannabis Clinician/Caregiver or Dispensary is properly qualified, licensed and operate in strict accordance with current state legislation. Having said that, just because they are properly licensed with a valid state ID card, doesn’t necessarily mean that they have any training or experience in growing or administering quality medical cannabis products appropriate for a Client’s/Patient’s condition. Make certain your dispensary handles and stores their products properly and in a sanitary manner. Also, know your rights; make sure you are consuming and possessing medical cannabis within the boundaries of your state’s law.
How can I find out if a Dispensary or Cannabis Clinician/Care Giver is knowledgeable or have any training?
Does Sutter Butte Wellness test off-site?
Yes. All of our oils are formulated in a laboratory from organic plants, tested off-site, to ensure its purity level and test results are attached to every oral syringe that we dispense to ensure the purity level
What is the significance in custom-blended medical cannabis oil?
For each person, finding the proper combination of both CBD and THC is important. A client/patient’s age and sensitivity to THC is a key factor in determining appropriate dosages and ratios for a CBD-rich treatment regimen. CBD and THC share a special interdependent relationship and work together to increase the power of their respective therapeutic attributes. Different ratios of CBD and THC are more suitable for different conditions and different individuals.
How much do you take, what’s the dosage?
A patient’s sensitivity to THC is a key factor in determining appropriate dosages and ratios for medical cannabis treatment. The ratio of CBD to THC depends on the age, individual and specific condition. An experienced, designated Cannabis Clinician/Care Giver will have the knowledge and background to create a custom-blended formulation for you.
Most often, it is best to begin with a low dose and a consistent CBD:THC ratio, taking a few small doses in a day than one big dose. (More is NOT better with this therapy.)
After observation, that dose may be continued for several days and/or adjust the dosage or ratio.
It is important to keep in mind that cannabinoid compounds have biphasic properties, which means that low and high doses of the same substance can produce opposite effects. Small doses of cannabis tend to stimulate; higher doses can have a sedative effect. Too much THC, while not lethal, can amplify anxiety and mood disorders. CBD has no known adverse side effects at any dose. But an excessive amount of CBD could be less effective therapeutically than a moderate dose. Again, your experienced and designated Cannabis Clinician/Care Giver will be able to advise you best.
Is medical cannabis oil the only form it can be administered?
Depending on your state’s laws, medical cannabis is currently available in the form of concentrated oil extracts, infused in sublingual sprays, capsules, edibles, and other products, these potent oil extracts have varying ratios of CBD and THC that are calibrated to suit the needs and sensitivities of a wide range of conditions and clients/patients.
What does cannabis treat?
This is a partial list, as studies and research continues:
Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds unique to cannabis that act upon the human body's cannabinoid receptors, producing various effects including pain relief and other medically beneficial uses. There are over 480 natural components found within the Cannabis sativa plant, of which over 85 have been classified as ‘cannabinoids’, which are chemicals unique to the plant. The most well known and researched of these is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the substance primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis. However, not all classes of cannabinoids have psychoactive and others have psychoactive effects to varying degrees.
Cannabinoids are separated into subclasses:
- Cannabigerols (CBG);
- Cannabichromenes (CBC);
- Cannabidiols (CBD);
- Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC);
- Cannabinol (CBN) and cannabinodiol (CBDL);
- Other cannabinoids (such as cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabielsoin (CBE), cannabitriol (CBT) and other miscellaneous types).
What is cannabis?
Cannabis is a plant group that produces three species of flowering plants: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are used to produce both recreational and medical cannabis. Cannabis ruderalis is rarely farmed due to its natural lower THC content and small stature, however, given ruderalis' unique ability to auto-flower, rather than mature based on light, there is potential for this variety to grow in popularity.
How is marijuana associated with cannabis and cannabinoids?
Marijuana is the general term for female cannabis plants or their dried flowers. Females are distinct from male plants because they produce flowers which contain the high percentage of cannabinoids that hold both their medicinal and psychoactive properties. Marijuana's most well-known cannabanoid is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) not only because it is most abundant but because it produces the psychoactive effects that drives it’s recreational use.
What is hemp?
Hemp is a fibrous product that can be produced from the male cannabis plant and can be used in the manufacture of rope, paper, beauty products, and a vast array of other products. Hemp plants have no value as a drug since they are males. However, they are still considered illegal in the United States.
What is CBD?
CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the at least 85 cannabinoids found in cannabis and the second only to THC when it comes to average volume. Recently, CBD has gained support for its use as a medical treatment as research has shown it effectively treats pain, inflammation, and anxiety without the psychoactive effects associated with THC.
What is THC?
THC is an abbreviation for tetrahydrocannabinol. It is the most well-known and most abundantly available cannabinoid in marijuana plants. THC is also the component in marijuana that is responsible for the psychoactive effects, or the "high." Also, it is thought to serve as a natural defense for the plant against pests. Research has shown THC to be an effective medical treatment for a range of conditions. There is no lethal dose of the compound in its natural form.
What is the main difference between CBD and THC?
CBD (Cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive compound. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is psychoactive. CBD can lessen or neutralize the psycho-activity of THC. So an increased ratio of CBD-to-THC means less emphasis on euphoric effects and more on medicinal purposes.
What are concentrates?
Concentrates are a potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving cannabis in its plant form into a solvent. Depending on the strain, the resulting product can have a very high THC level (generally more than flowers or hashish) and can produce varying products that range from thick sticky oils (BHO) to moldable goo (budder/wax) to resinous bits (shatter). Classification of concentrates is often dependent on the manufacturing method and the consistency of the final product.
What is a dispensary?
Dispensary is a general term used to refer to any location where a patient/client or consumer can legitimately and safely access cannabis. A dispensary can be an access point, pick-up location. co-op, collective or any other version of a legal cannabis distributor.
What is the difference between a dispensary and a cannabis care giver?
A cannabis dispensary is similar to a drug store except its only product is medical cannabis and other associated products for its use. Depending on your state’s laws, a dispensary is one of the ways an individual can obtain medical cannabis.
Designated Cannabis Clinicians/Caregivers are allowed to purchase, transport, grow and dispense medical cannabis in limited quantities (depending on state law) for their clients/patients, as long as they register with their state, follow and comply with the state’s medical cannabis laws and pay the appropriate fees to the state.
Are there any safety guidelines to obtaining medical cannabis products?
Yes, not all dispensaries are ‘Designated Cannabis Clinicians/Care Givers’. Clients/patients and Cannabis Clinicians/Caregivers’ safety, along with the quality of medical cannabis products provided, are the most important factors when considering acquiring this alternative. A Cannabis Clinician/Caregiver should have extensive knowledge about medical cannabis and must be able to access different strains of cannabis with varying levels of THC and CBD (or other sub-classes) in order to meet the needs of each client/patient’s condition that needs to be treated. Knowledgeable Cannabis Clinicians/Caregivers grow medical cannabis and formulate medical cannabis oil and products specifically for their clients’/patients’ age and specific condition. Their background regarding cultivation of medical cannabis is usually extensive.
What is my responsibility as a potential client/patient?
It is the responsibility of the Client/Patient to do the appropriate research to confirm that a Cannabis Clinician/Caregiver or Dispensary is properly qualified, licensed and operate in strict accordance with current state legislation. Having said that, just because they are properly licensed with a valid state ID card, doesn’t necessarily mean that they have any training or experience in growing or administering quality medical cannabis products appropriate for a Client’s/Patient’s condition. Make certain your dispensary handles and stores their products properly and in a sanitary manner. Also, know your rights; make sure you are consuming and possessing medical cannabis within the boundaries of your state’s law.
How can I find out if a Dispensary or Cannabis Clinician/Care Giver is knowledgeable or have any training?
- Familiarize yourself with your state’s medical cannabis laws.
- Ask about their training and knowledge about the various strains of medical cannabis.
- Question their medical background and what experience they’ve had administering medical cannabis products.
- Inquire about how they will obtain your specific product.
- Find out how many clients/patients they have served and additionally, find out if they ever treated your particular condition and ask what the results were.
- You’ll want to know what the cost of treatment will be and/or any follow-up or maintenance program.
- What delivery methods do they use? Are their products quality tested and if so by whom; a reputable establishment will test off-site so as not to create a conflict of interest.
- Is your particular formulation readily available and how long does it take from the time you order it to the time you receive it?
- Not always, but sometimes a prescribing physician may have a lead for you; also, a referral from someone who has had a positive, personal experience is a good indicator also.
Does Sutter Butte Wellness test off-site?
Yes. All of our oils are formulated in a laboratory from organic plants, tested off-site, to ensure its purity level and test results are attached to every oral syringe that we dispense to ensure the purity level
What is the significance in custom-blended medical cannabis oil?
For each person, finding the proper combination of both CBD and THC is important. A client/patient’s age and sensitivity to THC is a key factor in determining appropriate dosages and ratios for a CBD-rich treatment regimen. CBD and THC share a special interdependent relationship and work together to increase the power of their respective therapeutic attributes. Different ratios of CBD and THC are more suitable for different conditions and different individuals.
How much do you take, what’s the dosage?
A patient’s sensitivity to THC is a key factor in determining appropriate dosages and ratios for medical cannabis treatment. The ratio of CBD to THC depends on the age, individual and specific condition. An experienced, designated Cannabis Clinician/Care Giver will have the knowledge and background to create a custom-blended formulation for you.
Most often, it is best to begin with a low dose and a consistent CBD:THC ratio, taking a few small doses in a day than one big dose. (More is NOT better with this therapy.)
After observation, that dose may be continued for several days and/or adjust the dosage or ratio.
It is important to keep in mind that cannabinoid compounds have biphasic properties, which means that low and high doses of the same substance can produce opposite effects. Small doses of cannabis tend to stimulate; higher doses can have a sedative effect. Too much THC, while not lethal, can amplify anxiety and mood disorders. CBD has no known adverse side effects at any dose. But an excessive amount of CBD could be less effective therapeutically than a moderate dose. Again, your experienced and designated Cannabis Clinician/Care Giver will be able to advise you best.
Is medical cannabis oil the only form it can be administered?
Depending on your state’s laws, medical cannabis is currently available in the form of concentrated oil extracts, infused in sublingual sprays, capsules, edibles, and other products, these potent oil extracts have varying ratios of CBD and THC that are calibrated to suit the needs and sensitivities of a wide range of conditions and clients/patients.
What does cannabis treat?
This is a partial list, as studies and research continues:
Acne
ADD/ADHD Addiction AIDS ALS Alzheimer’s Anorexia Antibiotic resistance Anxiety Atherosclerosis Arthritis Asthma Autism Auto-Immune Conditions Bipolar Cancer Colitis/Crohn’s Depression Diabetes |
Endocrine disorders
Epilepsy/seizure Fibromyalgia Glaucoma Gastrointestinal Disorders Heart disease Hepatitis C Huntington’s Inflammation Irritable bowel Kidney disease Liver disease Metabolic syndrome Migraines Mood disorders Motion sickness Muscle Spasms Multiple sclerosis Nausea Neuro-degeneration |
Neuropathic pain
Obesity OCD Osteoporosis Pain Parkinson’s Prion/Mad Cow disease PTSD Psychological Conditions Rheumatism Schizophrenia Seizures Sickle cell anemia Skin conditions Sleep disorders Spinal cord injury Stress Stroke/TBI Tourette’s Syndrome |
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