By Miguel Ordoñez


Cannabis could enhance one’s life—both research and anecdotal claims will tell you that. But that depends on how you use it.

Marijuana is not as addictive and detrimental to one’s well-being as hard drugs and alcohol and many countries have embraced its potential recreational and medical properties. However, you can still develop an unhealthy relationship with it.

In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to embrace a healthy weed lifestyle. They can help you have a productive and beneficial relation with this magic herb.

Living a healthy lifestyle with weed

Cannabis use is not for everybody. But if you partake, you should be fully aware of its benefits as an organic enhancer. It’s been reported that weed might help relieve tension, promote sleep readiness and lift your spirits, among many other potential effects. And as legalization continues to sweep the globe, it’s become an entirely new way of life.

Nowadays, recreational marijuana isn’t limited to smoking and edibles in dessert form. You’ve also got vaping, dabbing, oils, gummies, and more. Thousands of strains are in existence, all bearing varying effects. THC content is higher than it was 15 years ago, which means weed today is much more potent.

That also means dealing with weed is different. You need to know how to do it right, and that’s what we’re here to tell you about.

6 ways to embrace cannabis lifestyle

So let’s get to the main topic. We’ll first discuss how to act responsibly. Then towards the end, we’ll teach you how to do so while having fun.

Know what you’re getting yourself into

One good thing about being a weed-lover in this day and age is that there is plenty of readily available information on marijuana strains. Product descriptions include THC percentage, potency, and expected effects. You can also read about strains’ terpene profiles, and if you have a green thumb, you’ll find lots of helpful information on how to care for marijuana plants.

All of this information makes it easier to know what you’re getting yourself into. You’ll be able to pick strains you’ll use at a given time of the day. You can also brace yourself for what’s to come, whether it’s a feeling of euphoria, or a couch-locking body stone.

So a word of advice for newbies: before you spark up for the first time, do your research and choose a strain that best suits your taste and needs. You’ll thank yourself later.

Respect the rights of others

As we mentioned earlier, cannabis isn’t for everybody. Those who don’t use the herb can have neutral views or be totally against it. So if you’re around them, remember that there’s a time and place to smoke or vape.

Also, if you’re trying to convert a non-weed user, do so with respect. Introduce the perceived benefits of cannabis and how it can potentially enhance one’s life, but don’t push too hard either.

How to Embrace a Weed Lifestyle

Act responsibly

You’re dealing with a substance that can alter your normal perception. At worst, it can leave you completely impaired. But by being mindful of its effects and the potential consequences, you can save yourself from a possibly regretful situation.

A good start would be to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while under the influence. If you feel incapable of doing any type of work, don’t even try, because there’s a good chance of causing harm to either yourself or other people.

Experiment with weed and hobbies

Acting responsibly doesn’t necessarily mean completely separating cannabis from your personal life. There are hobbies you can engage in while under the mild influence of marijuana. That means taking it in smaller doses.

Going on a hike is a good example. As long as you keep it at a slow, leisurely pace, there should be no issues. The same goes for creative endeavours like painting, writing, or making music. Weed can also beautifully complement movie nights and other relaxing pastimes.

Plus, you could consider a few puffs as an addition to your morning coffee and meditation sessions. The (appropriate) possibilities are endless!

Make your passion for cannabis a reality

If you’re so much of a cannabis enthusiast that you want to make it your livelihood, there’s no better time to do it than now. Global legalisation has opened the doors for herb-loving individuals, allowing them the chance to make a living out of their passion.

Just doing enough research will lead you to several options. If you have a green thumb, you can make money from cultivation. You can also offer your expertise and creativity to entrepreneurial folk who can then market your product to consumers.

But even if you’re just a marijuana enthusiast who simply loves their weed, you can enter other fields, like research or journalism. As long as you have the passion, you can find the right path to potential career success.

An old but ever-sensible saying applies here: “Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” You'll get the chance to follow your passion, and if you do achieve the pinnacle of success, pat yourself on the back. You've earned it.

How to Embrace a Weed Lifestyle

Connect with like-minded people

Next time you’re at a party where a joint is being passed around, take a good look. By night’s end, you’ll likely see everyone in that circle act like they’ve known one another their entire lives.

Weed has that kind of power to bring people together. And the great thing is, you don’t even have to be in each other’s presence.

Just by joining an online group or forum, you’ll surely have some interesting conversations. All of you have that instant connection that only you can understand. You won't even have to try very hard, because it will all just flow naturally. And that’s pretty neat.

Cannabis networking can prove useful when you want to make new friends, but you could also meet potential business partners or get inspired on how to turn your love or all things marijuana into a career.

Moderation of cannabis use is the key

Like with everything sublime and satisfying in life, there are limitations when it comes to cannabis. There will be a time and a place. You get to spend some moments in a pleasantly-altered state of mind. Other times, you’re in your natural element.

If there’s one thing to keep in mind, it’s that living a marijuana lifestyle doesn’t mean you’ll be high half the time. It’s about improving your life with marijuana's potential benefits and developing a healthy relationship with it. It's knowing how to consume it without developing a dependence and about coming to terms with its pros and cons and using that to your advantage.

If you treat it right, cannabis can be the perfect enhancer and many of its effects can make your life better in more ways than one.

Promoting Responsible Cannabis UseRQS emphasizes the importance of responsible cannabis consumption.

While many individuals use cannabis frequently without complications, some may be susceptible to developing adverse behaviours. We believe the herb should enhance one’s life, not hinder it.

Responsible use involves limiting consumption to adults only, refusing to operate cars or machinery while under the influence, and making an effort to resist abuse.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

+34 937 379 846

support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

SECTION 5 – COOKIES

Cookies are small information files that notify your computer of previous interactions with our website. These cookies are stored on your hard drive, not on our website. Essentially, when you use our website, your computer displays its cookies to us, informing our site that you have visited before. This allows our website to function more quickly and remember aspects related to your previous visits (such as your username), making your experience more convenient. At Royal Queen Seeds, we use two types of cookies: functional and analytical.

5.1 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

5.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies are used for research and market analysis. The data collected with these analytical cookies is anonymous, making it unusable for third parties. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

Web analytics service (anonymous data)

On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

SECTION 6 – SECURITY

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

SECTION 8 – YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO: