by Northeast Alternatives | Apr 20, 2020 | Cannabis 101
SOLVENTLESS (aka NON-SOLVENT) CONCENTRATES EXPLAINED These are extracts or concentrates produced without the use of a solvent, sometimes referred to as mechanical extraction, including hash, dry sift, bubble hash, and rosin. These are often broken up and smoked alone... 
by Northeast Alternatives | Apr 18, 2020 | Cannabis 101
Consuming “Full Spectrum Extracts” is a very popular form of cannabis consumption that continues to gain momentum. The theory behind full spectrum extracts efficacy is that the plant’s entire cannabinoid profiles are more effective than any isolated one or two.... 
by Northeast Alternatives | Apr 17, 2020 | Cannabis 101
WHAT IS CBD? Don’t want the THC, but still looking for something that may help ease aches and pains? CBD strains may be right for you. Cannabidiol or CBD, is a cannabinoid that is less psychoactive than THC. Some have suggested that CBD can help with anxiety and... 
by Northeast Alternatives | Apr 14, 2020 | Cannabis 101
Terpenes are compounds that are also part of the cannabis plant. They are abundant in nature and are found in multiple plants, including the cannabis plant. Researchers believe that terpenes play an important role in the so-called “entourage effect.” This... 
by Northeast Alternatives | Apr 13, 2020 | Cannabis 101
There’s more to cannabis than the high. You have probably heard of THC, but did you know that it is one of many cannabinoids at work in cannabis products? TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL ACID (THCA) – The most prevalent cannabinoid produced in cannabis plants. It has... 
by Northeast Alternatives | Apr 10, 2020 | Cannabis 101
It’s all about starting slow and working your way up from there. When beginning your journey with cannabis, it is important that you ease into it. Our budtenders will be able to guide you toward the best consumption option for you, and can recommend the proper dosage.... 
