• Carlos is a 25-year-old man who has social anxiety. He uses cannabis to feel more relaxed and confident around people. He writes his report after using Sour Diesel vape cartridge, which he inhales from a vape pen. He follows the QRI guide to describe how his experience felt, such as:
  • How good or bad it felt: He rates his experience on a scale from -10 (very bad) to +10 (very good) on four aspects: body, emotions, thoughts, and spirit. He gives his experience a +6 on body, as he felt more energetic and hungry; a +6 on emotions, as he felt happier and more outgoing; a +5 on thoughts, as he felt more creative and curious; and a +4 on spirit, as he felt a little bit of wonder and awe.
  • What he felt: He uses the Subjective Effect Index to name and describe the different things that he felt, such as: stimulation, appetite enhancement, anxiety relief, mood boost, creativity boost, music sounds better, colors look brighter, etc. He also says how strong and how long each thing lasted.
  • How it looked and sounded: He describes the visual and auditory aspects of his experience, such as: seeing geometric patterns and fractals, hearing echoes and distortions, feeling like time was slowing down or speeding up, etc. He also says how these things affected his mood and thoughts.
• Fatima is a 40-year-old woman who has chronic pain from fibromyalgia. She uses cannabis to ease her pain and improve her sleep quality. She writes her report after using CBD oil, which she puts under her tongue. She follows the QRI guide to describe how her experience felt, such as:
  • How good or bad it felt: She rates her experience on a scale from -10 (very bad) to +10 (very good) on four aspects: body, emotions, thoughts, and spirit. She gives her experience a +9 on body, as she felt almost no pain or stiffness in her muscles; a +8 on emotions, as she felt very calm and grateful; a +7 on thoughts, as she felt more alert and clear; and a +6 on spirit, as she felt a slight connection with her dreams and subconscious.
  • What she felt: She uses the Subjective Effect Index to name and describe the different things that she felt, such as: pain relief, muscle relaxation, sedation, dream enhancement, thought slowing down, emotion enhancement, etc. She also says how strong and how long each thing lasted.
  • How it looked and sounded: She describes the visual and auditory aspects of her experience, such as: seeing blurry or fuzzy images, hearing muffled or distant sounds, feeling like she was drifting or floating, etc. She also says how these things helped her relax and sleep.
• David is a 30-year-old man who has ADHD and low motivation. He uses cannabis to improve his focus and productivity. He writes his report after using Jack Herer flower, which he vapes in a dry herb vaporizer. He follows the QRI guide to describe how his experience felt, such as:
  • How good or bad it felt: He rates his experience on a scale from -10 (very bad) to +10 (very good) on four aspects: body, emotions, thoughts, and spirit. He gives his experience a +7 on body, as he felt more alert and energetic; a +7 on emotions, as he felt more positive and confident; a +8 on thoughts, as he felt more sharp and creative; and a +6 on spirit, as he felt a mild sense of curiosity and exploration.
  • What he felt: He uses the Subjective Effect Index to name and describe the different things that he felt, such as: stimulation, motivation enhancement, focus enhancement, creativity enhancement, increased music appreciation, color enhancement, etc. He also says how strong and how long each thing lasted.
  • How it looked and sounded: He describes the visual and auditory aspects of his experience, such as: seeing brighter and more vivid colors, hearing clearer and more detailed sounds, feeling like his senses were enhanced and synchronized, etc. He also says how these things helped him enjoy and complete his tasks.
• Eva is a 50-year-old woman who has menopause symptoms and mood swings. She uses cannabis to balance her hormones and mood. She writes her report after using Harlequin flower, which she smokes in a pipe. She follows the QRI guide to describe how her experience felt, such as:
  • How good or bad it felt: She rates her experience on a scale from -10 (very bad) to +10 (very good) on four aspects: body, emotions, thoughts, and spirit. She gives her experience a +8 on body, as she felt more relaxed and comfortable; a +9 on emotions, as she felt more stable and happy; a +7 on thoughts, as she felt more clear and calm; and a +8 on spirit, as she felt a strong sense of love and compassion.
  • What she felt: She uses the Subjective Effect Index to name and describe the different things that she felt, such as: anxiety relief, mood boost, emotion enhancement, thought deceleration, empathy enhancement, increased music appreciation, etc. She also says how strong and how long each thing lasted.
  • How it looked and sounded: She describes the visual and auditory aspects of her experience, such as: seeing softer and warmer colors, hearing soothing and harmonious sounds, feeling like she was wrapped in a cozy blanket of light and sound, etc. She also says how these things made her feel more connected and peaceful.
• Frank is a 65-year-old man who has glaucoma and poor vision. He uses cannabis to lower his eye pressure and improve his sight. He writes his report after using ACDC oil, which he applies as eye drops. He follows the QRI guide to describe how his experience felt, such as:
  • How good or bad it felt: He rates his experience on a scale from -10 (very bad) to +10 (very good) on four aspects: body, emotions, thoughts, and spirit. He gives his experience a +9 on body, as he felt a significant improvement in his vision and eye comfort; a +7 on emotions, as he felt more cheerful and optimistic; a +6 on thoughts, as he felt more alert and attentive; and a +5 on spirit, as he felt a slight sense of wonder and appreciation.
  • What he felt: He uses the Subjective Effect Index to name and describe the different things that he felt, such as: vision enhancement, eye pressure relief, anxiety relief, mood boost, thought acceleration, increased music appreciation, etc. He also says how strong and how long each thing lasted.
  • How it looked and sounded: He describes the visual and auditory aspects of his experience, such as: seeing sharper and more detailed images, hearing richer and more nuanced sounds, feeling like his vision and hearing were expanded and amplified, etc. He also says how these things helped him enjoy and appreciate his surroundings.
• Gina is a 20-year-old woman who has PTSD and nightmares. She uses cannabis to cope with her trauma and improve her sleep quality. She writes her report after using Granddaddy Purple flower, which she eats in an edible. She follows the QRI guide to describe how her experience felt, such as:
  • How good or bad it felt: She rates her experience on a scale from -10 (very bad) to +10 (very good) on four aspects: body, emotions, thoughts, and spirit. She gives her experience a +8 on body, as she felt more relaxed and sleepy; a +9 on emotions, as she felt more peaceful and safe; a +7 on thoughts, as she felt more detached and serene; and a +8 on spirit, as she felt a strong sense of healing and forgiveness.
  • What she felt: She uses the Subjective Effect Index to name and describe the different things that she felt, such as: sedation, anxiety relief, mood boost, emotion enhancement, dream suppression, thought deceleration, empathy enhancement, etc. She also says how strong and how long each thing lasted.
  • How it looked and sounded: She describes the visual and auditory aspects of her experience, such as: seeing darker and cooler colors, hearing softer and quieter sounds, feeling like she was sinking into a deep and peaceful sleep, etc. She also says how these things helped her relax and forget her nightmares.
• Alice is a 45-year-old woman who suffers from chronic migraines. She uses cannabis to reduce the frequency and severity of her headaches. She journals her cannabis use by writing down the name and type of product she uses (e.g., Blue Dream flower), the amount and method of consumption (e.g., 0.5 grams smoked in a joint), the onset time and duration of effects (e.g., 15 minutes to kick in, 2 hours to wear off), the intensity and quality of effects (e.g., 8/10 pain relief, 7/10 relaxation), any side effects or adverse reactions (e.g., none), and any other relevant notes (e.g., headache triggered by stress, cannabis helped to calm her down and ease the pain). She also records the frequency and severity of her migraines before and after using cannabis to see how it affects her condition over time.
• Bob is a 60-year-old man who has arthritis and insomnia. He uses cannabis to ease his joint pain and improve his sleep quality. He journals his cannabis use by using an app on his smartphone that allows him to scan the barcode of the product he uses (e.g., CBD oil) and automatically record the amount and method of consumption (e.g., 25 milligrams ingested sublingually). The app also prompts him to rate the onset time and duration of effects (e.g., 30 minutes to kick in, 6 hours to wear off), the intensity and quality of effects (e.g., 9/10 pain relief, 10/10 sleep quality), any side effects or adverse reactions (e.g., none), and any other relevant notes (e.g., took the oil one hour before bedtime, slept through the night without waking up). The app also tracks his sleep patterns and pain levels over time and generates graphs and charts to show his progress.
• Carol is a 35-year-old woman who has anxiety and depression. She uses cannabis to boost her mood and reduce her stress. She journals her cannabis use by using a spreadsheet on her computer where she enters the name and type of product she uses (e.g., Sour Diesel vape cartridge), the amount and method of consumption (e.g., 3 puffs from a vape pen), the onset time and duration of effects (e.g., 5 minutes to kick in, 3 hours to wear off), the intensity and quality of effects (e.g., 6/10 mood enhancement, 5/10 stress reduction), any side effects or adverse reactions (e.g., mild dry mouth), and any other relevant notes (e.g., felt more cheerful and motivated, completed some tasks at work, socialized with friends). She also records her mood and stress levels before and after using cannabis to see how it affects her mental health over time.