The first time I got high was with my older brother.
We were at a high school party, and he took me into the back room where a small circle of friends were smoking pot.
My brother Bill told everyone it was my first time, but no one made fun of me, they all clapped me on the back and told me they were excited for me. It was such a fun, supportive way to get stoned that first time, it will always remain a great memory. When someone is new to medical cannabis, they need to be stepped through it by someone with experience. Unlike drugs, medical cannabis won’t ever give someone a terrible experience, but it is still nice to have someone walk you through it when you don’t know what to expect. I know a lot of people think that your first experience with medical cannabis should be with edibles, but I disagree with that. I think there is something primal and special about smoking medical cannabis. It gets you a sharper, more powerful high, unlike medical cannabis edibles, which come on very gradually. The edibles move too slowly sometimes, and for a new medical cannabis user, I feel they should get the full, authentic experience. The first time should always be done in private, not in public, and surrounded by friends, so that initial medical cannabis high will be special and fun. Save the medical cannabis edibles for going to work, or times when you just want to chill out. But for a party, always smoke it!