Various forms to consume cannabis safely | meds talk
One of the great aspects of
cannabis is that there are many ways to use the medicine effectively. Below are the various ways and forms to consume it.
Ingest via Eating
This is one of the safest ways to consume your medication,
but understand that the effects from eaten cannabis may be more pronounced and
onset of the effects will be delayed by an hour or more and typically last
longer than inhalation. Using edible cannabis effectively will usually take
some experimentation with particular product types and dosage. Digesting
cannabis also metabolizes the cannabinoids somewhat differently and can produce
different subjective effects, depending on the individual.
You should use small amounts of edibles and wait 2 hours before
gradually increasing the dose, if needed. Take care to find and use the right
dose-excessive dosage can be uncomfortable and happens most often with edibles.
Try cannabis pills made with hash or cannabis oil or ingest
via Tinctures/Sprays
Find your ideal dosage to enhance your therapeutic benefits.
Start with no more than two drops and wait at least an hour before increasing
the dosage, incrementally and as necessary.
Apply via Topicals
Very guaranteed! This is one of the safest ways to consume your medication
and may be the best option for certain pains or ailments. Rubbing cannabis
products on the skin will not result in a psychoactive effect.
Inhale via Smoking
Because the effects are noticed or felt quickly, this is a
good way to get immediate relief and find the best dose for you. Research has
shown that smoking cannabis does not increase your risk of lung or other
cancers, but because it entails inhaling tars and other potential irritants, it
may produce unpleasant bronchial effects such as harsh coughing.
Smoke as little as possible. Try 1 to 3 inhalations and wait
10 to 15 minutes to find the right dosage. Increase dosage as necessary.
Take smaller, shallower inhalations rather than deep
inhales. Holding smoke in does not increase the effects; studies show that 95%
of the THC is absorbed in the first few seconds of inhaling.
If consuming with others, for health reasons, try not to
share the smoking device. If sharing, quickly apply flame to the pipe
mouthpiece or wipe with rubbing alcohol to kill germs.
To avoid inhaling unnecessary chemicals, use hemp paper
coated with beeswax to light your medicine rather than matches or a lighter.
Inhale via Vaporizer
This is the safest way to inhale your medicine because it
heats the cannabinoid-laden oils to the point where they become airborne
vapors, without bringing the other plant material to combustion, drastically
reducing the amount of tars and other chemical irritants that you otherwise
would inhale. Vaporizers also emit much less odor than any type of smoking.
Invest in a tabletop Volcano brand vaporizer or a hand-held
vaporizer (such as vaporPlus). Construct your own vaporizer if you can't afford
to buy one.
Inhale via a Pipe/One-Hitter/Steam Roller
Use a glass, stainless steel, or brass pipe; avoid wood or
plastic pipes. Glass one hitters, tubular pipes that contain a single dose, are
the most economical devices.
Inhale via a Bong/Water Pipe
Don't use a bong or water pipe regularly. The water absorbs
some of the THC and other cannabinoids, and you can inhale water vapor or water
drops into your lungs. Not good for you.
Don't use a bong made from plastic, rubber or aluminum that
can produce harmful fumes when heated or melted. If you do use one, change the
water frequently to limit exposure to germs and viruses.
