You can de-oil it if you so desire, with A/B, or you can re-crystallize it after S/B. Read through FAQ and wiki. There are many ways to do extraction. SWIM would recommend starting with 15mg to 20mg if you are going the vape route. There seems to be a line from threshold, to break through with cognizance, to break through with little recall. Most nexians will tell you to take it slow, it would be prudent to heed the advice. Spice is unlike shrooms, you will realize this once you get there; there is a lot more information IMHO. Enjoy the journey and approach it with mucho respect, and patience.