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Answer a few quick questions. Adam matches you with a product type, a starting amount, and exactly what to say at the dispensary.

Adam, the Adam & Weed guideAdam & Weed Team, updated Oct 14, 2026, 4 sources

Quick answer

Not sure what to try? Tap or swipe through 5 or 6 quick questions. You'll get a match you can take straight to a budtender.

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How Adam matches you

We match you on things you can read on a label: how you take it, how much, and how much THC vs. CBD. We don't sort by "indica" or "sativa." Research shows those labels don't reliably match what's in the product.2

  • New or nervous? You get the lowest starting amount and a balanced THC and CBD suggestion. Some studies suggest CBD can soften parts of a THC high, but results are mixed.3
  • Starting amounts follow Health Canada's advice for new users: 2.5 mg of THC or less for edibles, or 1 or 2 puffs of a joint or vape with 10% THC or less. Health Canada also advises new users to avoid high-THC extracts, which includes most vape oil.1
  • Aromas are a matter of taste. Terpenes shape how a product smells. How they affect how you feel is still being studied.

Your match is a starting point, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor first if you take medications, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a heart condition, or have a personal or family history of psychosis or schizophrenia.4

Common questions

Which cannabis product is best for a beginner?

Health Canada suggests new users start with 1 or 2 puffs of a joint with 10% THC or less, or an edible with 2.5 mg of THC or less. Then wait before having more.

Should a beginner pick indica or sativa?

Those labels aren't reliable. Focus on the amount of THC, the THC to CBD balance, and starting with a small dose.

Is it better to smoke or eat cannabis the first time?

Smoking or vaping is easier to control because you feel it in minutes. Edibles take up to 2 hours to kick in and last much longer, so they're easier to overdo.

Sources

We cite government health agencies and peer-reviewed research. Numbers in the text link to the source.

  1. Government Health Canada: Cannabis, lower your risks
  2. Peer-reviewed Smith CJ, et al. The phytochemical diversity of commercial Cannabis in the United States. PLOS ONE, 2022
  3. Peer-reviewed Freeman AM, et al. How does cannabidiol (CBD) influence the acute effects of THC in humans? A systematic review. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2019
  4. Government Health Canada: Health effects of cannabis

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