Vireo Spectrum™

Which medical marijuana products are right for me?

Our medical team — comprised of leading physicians, pharmacists, and scientists — has developed a 3 step user-friendly process to help to determine the best medical marijuana products and dosage for you. Please note that products vary by state.

Step 1 Select a Vireo product line

Each color in the Vireo Spectrum™ represents a distinct product line. Depending on your qualifying medical condition, our specially-trained pharmacists will help recommend a product line that matches your unique needs. For instance, patients experiencing chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting often benefit from products associated from our THC-dominant product lines (Red and Yellow) while patients experiencing neurological diseases, like epilepsy, often benefit from products associated with our CBD-dominant product lines (Blue and Indigo).

THC = Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol

This chemical produces the mental effects of cannabis, commonly referred to as “high.” In the past, THC was the most desired chemical within the cannabis plant, and strains have been bred to maximize THC content ranging from 4-35%.

CBD = cannabidiol

This compound produces medicinal effects without psychoactivity. Historically, this less-desired chemical was nearly nonexistent within popular cannabis strains, but more recently its medical potential has brought CBD to the forefront of cannabis research.

THC Dominant

Products that are predominantly THC, with a small component of CBD to reduce side effects. While very potent THC preparations are available, side effects are dose-related and by limiting the maximum percentage of THC in our products, we aim to minimize the risks of side effect and inadvertent over-medication.

Balanced THC:CBD

Using a balance of THC and CBD may give the patient the best of both worlds. A balanced ratio is currently used in a number of pharmaceutical products and has demonstrated benefits for many patients worldwide.

CBD Dominant

Recently, demand for CBD-dominant products has skyrocketed after recent research has shown the diverse range of medical benefits this chemical offers for inflammatory conditions and epilepsy. One of the primary advantages is that CBD is not psychoactive, so patients can use their medication without fear of mental limitations or other side effects. Our CBD formulations may exceed a 20:1 CBD/THC ratio.

Step 2 Select a vireo product type

We’ll work closely with you to determine which product type is the best match for you based on your condition and personal preference. We’ve developed products for each product line containing a consistent and predictable amount of one, or both, of the two most common active ingredients in cannabis, THC and CBD. Together, these chemicals have greater effect than if administered alone. Moreover, CBD ameliorates many of the side effects commonly experienced by users of THC.

Oils

Solutions are liquids made of cannabis-derived medicine that can be placed in the mouth and either swallowed or absorbed to some degree in the mouth itself. It can take up to 2-3 hours for these medicines to take full effect, so you should wait three hours before taking another dose. Too often, patients do not believe the first dose is working due to the delay in effect. Be aware that these doses add up over time so please wait the recommended amount so as not to over-dose.

Vaporizer

Vaporizers gently heat the oils in the cannabis-derived medicine until they evaporate and can be inhaled. It is important with your first use that you take a very short “puff” from the vaporizer. You should then wait at least 10 minutes to feel the effects. At that point you can again take another slightly longer “puff”. Remember to wait a sufficient time after each inhalation to be certain you do not take too much.

Capsules

This type of medicine, like liquids, take a long time to enter your system and take effect. They also last for a long time. As a general rule, patients should wait at least 3 hours before taking another dose.

Step 3 Start low. Go slow.

We deeply care about your experience and are particularly sensitive to those patients who are not yet familiar with cannabis-derived products. To minimize risks, we support the “Start Low. Go Slow” philosophy. This means that we advise to start with a very low dose and wait a long while for the effects to take hold. This is a similar approach to medication safety dosing for many other traditional medications.