The various methods of smoking marijuana and which ones are the least harmful
From pipes and joints to bongs and blunts smoking is the primary method of consumption for cannabis users.
Although getting high is an enjoyable and therapeutic experience, you need to be aware of the same thing about cigarettes. cannabis smoke contains irritating substances and tar linked to respiratory ailments.
If you’re brand new to the world of smoking weed, you might find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed with options and curious about the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods. Here’s the information you must be aware of.
1. Joints
They’re made by packing cannabis into a roll of the newspaper “typically made of hemp, rice, or paper,” according to Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Clinical Cannabis Pharmacist and Dispensary Manager at Curaleaf. It is also possible to make use of a filter, to avoid burning your fingers while smoking.
Smoke and roll the joint:
- Dissolve the weed by using an herb grinder or your fingers. Eliminate any seeds or stems.
- If you want to use filters, cut small pieces of cardboard (you require it to fit into your paper when rolled) then fold it “accordion-style” into a tip.
- While you hold the paper rolling lengthwise “hot dog style,” place it in a container of crushed weed. You can place the filter on either side.
- Place the paper in between your fingertips, then roll it into a cone or tube shape.
- Make sure you light the end of the joint before inhaling from the filter.
Remember that many commercially available rolling papers -in particular those that claim to be fast-burning, bleached, or flavored — contain toxic chemicals and pollutants, which could damage your lungs. It is therefore recommended to choose rolling papers that have not been bleached and flavorless, as well as unrefined, which will reduce the chance of exposure. If you’re truly concerned about exposure to chemicals make use of a non-paper-based smoking method using a bong or pipe.
2. Blunts
Blunts usually are bigger and last longer than joints and are made in a similar way. However, they are made from a cigar wrap, or blunt, instead of rolling paper.
Blunt wraps are composed of tobacco leaves, which means they are a source of nicotine. According to a 2010 study and study, the nicotine content in blunts resulted in higher levels of carbon monoxide, a harmful chemical, within the subjects’ bloodstream, which led to side effects like nausea dizziness, headaches, and nausea.
3. Pipe
Pipes, also known as bowls or spoons are among the simplest ways to smoke.
Pipes comprise hollow bowls as well as a “stem,” and a mouthpiece through which to inhale. Some pipes also come with the carb hole, the small hole that is next to the bowl, which you cover and uncover with your finger while inhaling in order to rid the pipe of smoke.
4. Bong
Bongs, also known as water pipes, are smoking devices that make use of water to cool and then filter smoke. Because the smoke is chilled in this way, smokers tend to take larger hits and produce more smoke than with blunts, joints, or bowls.
Bongs are made up of an elongated bowl and a cylinder glass piece referred to as a “downstem.” When you blow on a bong, smoke travels down the downstem. The smoke is then filtered through water prior to traveling up the bong’s neck to the mouthpiece.
Although many users believe that bongs are the healthiest use of cannabis, “they may not be all that effective at reducing toxins,” says Nicolas Schlienz, Ph.D., Research Director at Cannabis Education group Realm of Caring.
