Canadian Cannabis Users Should Look to Online Dispensaries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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(Newswire.net — March 26, 2020) —

It is impossible to digitally replicate a dispensary experience, but that does not mean Canadians should take a pass on shopping for weed online. Sometimes, online dispensaries serve as a beneficial backup to physical stores, especially at times like these when going out into the public is far less popular. While online dispensaries are often a great choice, below are five reasons why cannabis & CBD users in Canada should consider online dispensaries now more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 Reasons why Canadians Should Buy Weed & CBD Oil Online during the Pandemic

Shopping Convenience

As with everything else you can buy online, convenience is the biggest advantage of using a digital dispensary. It is very easy to select strains and buy them with your debit card. You don’t need to be tech-savvy to do this, and it’s easy to track your package once you make the purchase. One online cannabis retailer, onlinedispensarycanada.co, told us that they have noticed a sharp decrease in customer concerns when it comes to packages arriving ever since they began sending unique Canada Post tracking numbers a couple of years ago. As Canadians are sometimes hesitant when it comes to buying cannabis online, the introduction of tracking numbers from more online dispensaries has helped combat this concern.

Also, online dispensaries never close. As such, you don’t need to concern yourself with holiday closures or opening hours. You can simply order cannabis online whenever you want.

Great for Those Curious About Cannabis

As cannabis is now mainstream, more people are curious about cannabis than ever. These people tend to be 35 years old and older, and most have shown interest in the analgesic effects of marijuana. A recent cannabis survey revealed that close to 25% of Canadians are more inclined than they ever have been to try cannabis products out.

As fun as visiting a physical dispensary can be, those who aren’t cannabis connoisseurs might be a bit overwhelmed walking into one. Conversely, online dispensaries have nothing to intimidate new consumers. Curious Canadians can take their time browsing strains, and even different forms of the cannabis plant like CBD oil. Best of all, they can do so without even leaving the house.

Helpful for Those Who Have Limited Mobility

In addition to the convenience they provide, online dispensaries also offer a priceless service for patients who use marijuana for medicinal purposes. Many conditions that fall under medical marijuana eligibility in Canada (for example, fibromyalgia, MS, and arthritis) come with symptoms that severely limit the mobility of a patient. Fortunately, online dispensaries let such patients order what they need from home. And again, with the recent global pandemic, this benefit now goes for all Canadians seeking cannabis products.

The Experience for Those with Mental Health Issues Is Stress-Free

To solidify the previous point, a number of Canadians use marijuana for medicinal purposes, which includes issues pertaining to mental health. For example, it is very common for soldiers who suffer from PTSD to use weed medicinally. Many Canadians that use marijuana medicinally do so to alleviate conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety. Patients who suffer from these issues generally prefer to order weed online, particularly during the early stages of treatment.

Easy to Obtain, Regardless of Where You Are

Recent data suggests that the ratio of physical dispensaries to Canadians is 1:100,000. Granted, new dispensaries continue to sprout up on a monthly basis, but at the time of writing, there aren’t enough of them to handle the demand of the existing customer base. Even more noteworthy is that the customer base continues to expand.

With the recent outbreak in China, there may be some cannabis & CBD oil shortages in Canada. Physical stores in rural areas will likely be the first to run out in the case of a shortage, whereas the logistical advantage that online dispensaries have will allow for better distribution and availability. 

The Future of Online Dispensaries in Canada

Online dispensaries have played a big part in the growth of the cannabis market in this country. Online dispensaries accommodate the growing demand for marijuana, particularly in difficult to reach areas. Best of all, they get cannabis to patients who need to use it therapeutically. Even after this pandemic goes, the numerous benefits that come from buying weed from online dispensaries will likely see this Canadian industry grow for years to come.