Welcome to Our Cannabis Education Assistant

Meet HERBy, the Helpful Education for Responsible Benefit-maximization tool; an interactive chatbot designed to help you make informed, mindful decisions about cannabis consumption. This tool is built on groundbreaking research from our recent peer-reviewed study, "Harm reduction isn't enough: Introducing the concept of Mindful Consumption and Benefit Maximization (MCBM)," published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. Unlike traditional approaches that focus primarily on potential risks, this chatbot embraces a new paradigm that emphasizes both benefit maximization alongside harm reduction.

 

We believe that by helping you understand how to optimize your cannabis experience while making thoughtful, intentional choices, we can support safer and more satisfying consumption practices. Whether you're new to cannabis or looking to refine your approach, this assistant provides evidence-based guidance on everything from dosing and consumption methods to safety practices and product selection. Please note that this chatbot is a work in progress – we're continuously improving its responses based on user feedback and the latest research. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to cultivate a mindful, beneficial relationship with cannabis that enhances rather than complicates your life.

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Please note that we are collecting anonymized data to check on the quality of responses the chatbot provides. This data will not be used for any purposes other than improving the chatbot.