Establishing an optimal cannabis treatment regimen involves monitoring the therapeutic efficacy of various products by cannabinoid and terpene content, dosage, and delivery methods—as well as cost, side effects, symptom patterns, and treatment behaviors. Keeping a cannabis-use log that captures your experiences, including thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, will enhance both your and your medical professional's ability to make informed decisions to improve therapeutic outcomes.

To make your log as effective as possible, keep your entries standardized and consistent. Here are some tips on the information to collect:

Product Information:

Type: Specify the form of cannabis consumed:
- F = Flower (dried bud)
- C = Concentrate
- T = Tincture/Spray
- E = Edible/Drink
- TO = Topical
Cannabinoid & Terpene Content: Record the percentages of THC, CBD, CBN, and any known terpene profiles if available.
Dose: Note the suggested serving size and potency information.
Chemovar/Brand: Write down the name of the cannabis chemovar (strain) or variety and the brand, if available.
Price: Document the cost and amount purchased.
Source: Indicate where you purchased the products.
Batch Number: Include the batch number listed on the product.
Product Safety: Note if a Certificate of Analysis is available.

Consumption Details:

Date/Time: Record each time you consume cannabis, including the current date and time.
Amount: Specify the amount of cannabis used (estimated in grams or another consistent measure).
Therapeutic Effects: List any positive effects you experience (symptom relief, improvements in physical condition, mood, social interactions, behavior, etc.).
Adverse Side Effects: Note any negative effects.
Onset of Effects: How quickly did you experience the first therapeutic effects? When did you feel the peak of relief?
Duration of Relief: When did the effects start to wear off? How long until they were completely gone?
Reason for Use: Identify the specific factors that prompted you to use cannabis, as well as the general symptoms or conditions being treated (e.g., pain, nausea, anxiety, muscle spasms).
Mindset: Record your mood and feelings before and after consuming cannabis.
Setting: Describe where you were when you consumed cannabis—at home, in your office—and your physical position (sitting, standing, lying down).
Self-care: Note if you slept the night before, the last time you ate, and if you are hydrated.
Companionship: Note who you were with—alone, with a friend, in a large group, among other cannabis consumers.
Activity: Describe what you were doing just before using cannabis and any activities or circumstances leading up to it (e.g., exercising, working).

Daily Cannabis Consumption Log

Use this grid-style template to track your cannabis consumption over the course of a week. Fill in each cell with the relevant information for every time you consume cannabis. This detailed log will help you and your healthcare provider optimize your treatment plan, which will likely need to be modified over time.

Tips for Using The Log

Consistency: Ensure that you fill out each field for every product to have comprehensive information.
Accuracy: Double-check the product labels and receipts to enter precise details, especially for cannabinoid content and batch numbers.
Updates: Whenever you start using a new product, add it to the next available column in your template.
Storage: Keep this log in a safe and accessible place, whether it's a physical notebook or a digital document.
Sharing with Healthcare Provider: Bring this product log to your medical appointments to discuss the efficacy and any concerns regarding the products you're using.