Frequently Asked Questions

Here you can find the answers to some commonly asked questions.

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What is holistic wellness?
Holistic wellness is about understanding that your health isn't just about physical fitness, but involves taking care of your entire self - mind, body, and spirit. Think of yourself like a complex ecosystem where every part is interconnected.
How does food affect your wellness?
Wellness with food refers to the idea that what we eat plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. It emphasizes the connection between nutrition and various aspects of wellness, including physical health, mental clarity, emotional balance, and social interactions.
What's the difference between medical marijuana and adult-use (recreational) dispensaries?
The core message? You are more than just a collection of symptoms or achievements. You're a whole, interconnected person whose well-being depends on nurturing every aspect of yourself.
What part of the marijuana plant is smoked?
The flowers of the cannabis plant are often referred to as “buds” because it's the leaves of the female plant that are harvested at a specific time, cured and the flowers are trimmed down to just the buds before being provided as medicine. The collection of these buds can range in size between plant and strain. It’s this part of the plant that is used for medicating, often ground and put into a marijuana joint (a thin cylinder of finely cut cannabis rolled in paper for smoking), pipe, or water pipe (aka bong).
What is a budtender?
A budtender is a title of a staff member who works within a dispensary or store where medical or recreational cannabis is sold. Their job is to offer suggestions to customers, answer questions, handle products and showcase products being sold.
What is a dispensary or collective?
Generally used as the terms for brick and mortar establishments that provide cannabis medicines.
Are there other ways to consume marijuana besides smoking?
Yes. Vaporizing, eating, drinking, and applying marijuana in topical form are a few of the other popular ways to medicate.
How do I advertise on Hopegrown.org?
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What is an edible?
Marijuana-infused foods or drinks are commonly referred to as “edibles” or sometimes, “medibles.”