Tips on how to Safely Purchase Weed during the Pandemic

It was inevitable that there would be an increase in demand for cannabis products during the ongoing pandemic. With experts around the globe advising us to stay indoors, plenty of people felt like it was a good opportunity to consume weed.

To help prevent the numbers of Covid-19 cases growing, we have been told only to go outdoors for essential items. Although products in marijuana dispensaries are classed as an essential item in many areas, going out specifically to buy weed is not recommended unless it is for an emergency. For some people suffering from chronic pain, depression or anxiety, marijuana is the only thing that helps them get on with their day. Without the substance life can be very challenging, so having the weed available to them is critical hence why these stores have been able to remain open, even during lockdown.

To help you safely purchase cannabis during the pandemic, we have combined some tips below you might find helpful.

Purchase Cannabis Online

It seems like everybody is doing their shopping online nowadays instead of going to their local store. Due to the lack of things to do during the pandemic, many people have purchased lots of junk that they didn’t need from sites like Amazon and AliExpress. Sitting at home for long hours each day staring at your smartphone can easily lead to impulsive shopping.

Luckly, not all of us shop online for items we don’t need. You can purchase pharmaceuticals, dog food, clothing items, and of course, cannabis products too. Whatever you need these days, you are bound to find it for sale on the world wide web.

For those suffering with underlying health problems, contracting Covid-19 could prove detrimental. Those suffering from cancer, heart problems, asthma, etc. should be extra cautious of the deadly virus, so shopping online is highly recommended. Although most dispensaries enforce strict regulations to help reduce the number of Covid-19 cases and to help protect both their employees and customers, shopping online from the comfort of your own home is still the best option.

Keep in mind, just because it is legal for a dispensary to sell cannabis in their store, does not necessarily mean they can sell cannabis online and send it to your home. In different areas, there are different regulations, so before you purchase the cannabis, find out if the transaction is above board. Stores like Canna Cabana can legally sell both online and in their land-based store.

Protect yourself from Covid-19

Although most employees in dispensaries are protected by some sort of plexiglass or screen, this doesn’t mean that you don’t have to protect yourself. When you are inside and outside the store, make sure you are wearing a mask at all times. Although most stores won’t grant you access unless you are wearing a mask, some may turn a blind eye. Either way, it is proven without wearing a mask the chances of contracting the virus are much higher.

It might be worth your while bringing sanitizing items with you. Before and after you enter the store you can sanitize your hands. To go the extra mile, consider sanitizing the packaging of the item you purchased with sanitizing spray. If you are buying a bag of weed, consider asking the staff member if the bag is completely sealed. If not, the liquid might find its way through the bag and damage your brand new cannabis.

Remember to Practice Social Distancing

A lot of land-based cannabis stores advise their customers to practice social distancing. By keeping 2 meters apart from each other, it is much harder to contract Covid-19. Here are a few things to keep in mind while in a dispensary:

• Markers on the floor: A lot of stores have large stickers on the floor to help remind people to practice social distancing. By following those markers, you will keep the right distance from fellow customers and employees.

• Just because others are not practising social distancing, doesn’t mean you don’t have to: Most dispensaries are fun stores to go shopping. There are normally friendly staff members available that will help you with any queries you have and the customers are normally like-minded people. It is easy to lose concentration and forget about social distancing, especially when others are not. Try to stay focused while you are in the store.

• Stay away from large gatherings: During the pandemic, a lot of people are consuming marijuana so at times, cannabis stores like this Burlington dispensary are full with customers. Although most weed shops only allow a certain number of people in the store at one time, large crowds should be avoided. The more people there are, the higher risk you have of containing the virus. If you notice the store has lots of customers, consider waiting outside until most of them leave.

Although practising social distancing every minute of the day can prove challenging, experts believe that it is critical with the battle against Covid-19.

Try a Cannabis Drive Thru

Not all cannabis stores have a drive-thru but since the first one opened up in 2012 in Oregon, many others have followed. In all 11 states where recreational cannabis is legal you can find a weed dispensary drive-thru. These implement the same business model as a fast food drive-thru. You drive your car and join the queue.  You read the menu, drive to the next window, place your order and collect your order at the next window.

Instead of purchasing your weed products with cash, consider using a different method of payment instead. All despenseriers have credit card payment options, so to avoid having to physically touch someone when you are handing over the cash, a credit card might be a better option.

Most drive-thrus have a tray where they place your product after you have paid for the item. Once the transaction is complete, they place the item into the tray and push the tray in your direction. This is a very safe way of purchasing cannabis during the pandemic.

Summary

Since Covid-19 spread around the globe, people have been trying to force governments to legalize cannabis more than ever before. There are plenty of reasons for this including the following:

• It motivates people to stay indoors: Staying indoors every single day isn’t very appealing to most. However, being able to consume cannabis legally will certainly help promote the idea to many people.

• Stops people from buying weed illegally: If you want to purchase cannabis on the blackmarket, not only are you breaking the law but the likelihood of drug dealers practicing social distancing and wearing a mask is low.

• Increase in mental health issues during the pandemic: Since March 2020 statistics show a major increase in the number of people with mental health issues. Plenty of people use cannabis products to treat these problems.

Although cannabis is not legal in every country on the planet, there has been lots of changes in recent years. More countries are open to the idea of legally selling the product. In Canada, marijuana has helped increase the amount of revenue gained and it has reduced crime significantly. It is no wonder why so many people are hoping to see changes in the near future.