Cannabis Education Center
Your guide to understanding cannabis - from basics to product selection. Quality Control Dispensary believes an informed customer is a confident customer.
What Is Cannabis?
Cannabis is a plant with hundreds of naturally occurring compounds called cannabinoids. The two most well-known are THC (which produces psychoactive effects) and CBD (non-intoxicating). New York State regulates all licensed cannabis sold at QCD.
Learn About Strains →Sativa, Indica & Hybrid
Sativa strains tend to be energizing and cerebral. Indica strains are typically relaxing and body-focused. Hybrid strains blend both effects. Most modern cannabis is technically hybrid - ask your budtender which direction it leans.
Full Strain Guide →Dosing & Safe Consumption
Start low, go slow - especially with edibles. Flower and vapes take effect in minutes; edibles can take 30-90 minutes. For edibles, wait the full 90 minutes before consuming more. 21+ only. Do not drive after consuming cannabis.
First Visit Guide →Edibles, Vapes & Concentrates
Beyond flower: edibles offer longer-lasting effects; vapes provide fast onset in a discreet format; concentrates (live rosin, wax, diamonds) deliver the highest potency for experienced consumers. Brooklyn prices include tax, and Staten Island prices are shown pre-tax.
Edibles Guide →Cannabis Rules in New York
Adults 21+ can purchase up to 3 ounces of flower and 24 grams of concentrate. Consumption is legal in private residences. Smoking in public spaces, parks, and near schools is prohibited. Never drive under the influence.
Delivery Info →Cannabis for Wellness
Many customers prefer milder options, and CBD-dominant and low-THC products are available. If you have a health condition or take medication, talk to your doctor before using cannabis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. New York allows adult-use recreational marijuana sales to anyone 21 and older with a valid government-issued ID. No medical card or prescription is required.
Dispensaries carry flower, pre-rolls, edibles like gummies and chocolates, vape cartridges, concentrates, tinctures, and accessories. Quality Control Dispensary stocks all major categories at both locations.
Start by considering your experience level and desired effects. Our budtenders at Quality Control Dispensary can walk you through options based on what you're looking for, such as relaxation, energy, or an evening wind-down.
Yes. Adult-use recreational cannabis has been legal in New York since 2023. You must be 21 or older to purchase from a licensed dispensary like Quality Control Dispensary.