As times go by, marijuana simply seems to be getting stronger and stronger and apart from that, new consumption methods are being invented in order to be able to enjoy a more potent and longer-lasting high.
This is of course important as some methods may be healthier for some people more than others and with the cannabis culture being ever-expanding, industry heads are looking to come out with new paraphernalia in order to be able to accommodate the needs and wants of everyone who would like to become a part of this huge worldwide culture, or simply get a little high.
We can split existing marijuana consumption methods into three different categories
- Inhalation Methods
- This is the most common category and includes any consumption methods where you are inhaling marijuana such as smoking or vaping
- Ingestion Methods
- This refers to all consumptions methods where you are ingesting marijuana such as edibles, tinctures and oils
Inhalation Methods-Smoking
The most commonly used marijuana consumption method worldwide is undoubtedly smoking however this may also be the most harmful
Smoking Marijuana can be done in various forms one can make a joint, one can smoke a bong or through a pipe, hell I remember the days we used to smoke weed out of a bottle bong.
Benefits Of Smoking Weed
- You Get High Immediately, you don’t need to wait to get high, ending up mistakenly thinking you consumed too little and consuming more. Believe me, this may save you from getting all paranoid and whitey.
- Less Preparation time, When you are smoking weed all you need to do is grab your smoking device, make a bowl and light that shit up. There is no preparation time such as when you are eating edible.
- Less Pricey, Depending on your preferred consumption method, smoking marijuana may turn out to be less pricey than with other consumption methods such as vaping for example.
Cons Of Smoking Weed
- It Is Bad For Your Lungs, It does not take a genius to realize that setting up a plant on fire and inhaling its fumes will have some sort of effect on your lungs in the future. For this sole reason, smoking marijuana takes its place as the least healthy of all the marijuana consumption methods. Some people especially in European countries, sometimes choose to also mix weed with tobacco let’s say, needless to say this is incredibly unhealthy and will undoubtedly have an effect on your health in the long run
- It smells more, Wherever you are if you are simply lighting up a joint, people will be able to tell from a mile away especially if they are marijuana connoisseurs themselves, you may end up with a new friend to smoke with or with a policeman questioning you depending on wherever you are.
Inhalation Method-Vaping
Vaping is becoming more and more popular worldwide, with marijuana users, starting to become more health conscious and deviating from traditional smoking.
Benefits Of Vaping Cannabis
- It is healthier than smoking– Vaping does not include any combustion and so the fumes inhaled are less risky to the human lungs
- It smells less- Many consumers tend to go for vaping due to the fact that it smells less especially when in public places.
- No Preparation Time Needed- As with smoking, vaping also requires absolutely no preparation time as all you need to do is put the device in your mouth and inhale
- You Also Get High Immediately-You also get high immediately when vaping marijuana.
Cons Of Vaping Cannabis
- Can Be Pric-ier Vaping Devices may cost a little more due to the preparation time needed for manufacturers to produce these.
- Takes More Maintenance- You will need to learn how to keep your device clean from any oils or dried bud
- The Effects Are Somewhat Different – There are some people who call vaping a cleaner high and there are some who say it has nothing to do with smoking gram for gram – guess it would be actually down to personal preference.
Ingestion Methods- Edibles
Edibles are becoming more and more popular as time goes by and for good reason, anyone who has ever had the edible experience will definitely testify that it is a whole new different experience and one ought to be careful about as it may space you out.
Benefits Of Edibles
1.No Effect On Your Lungs- With eating weed there is of course no inhalation of fumes or vapes so this will be in the long run healthier on your lungs
2.They Taste Yummy- I think everyone will agree, there is nothing better than delving into that triple chocolate brownie full of your favourite strain right?
3.They Get You Higher- This is not for the weak of heart, edibles can very easily space you out of this world if you are not careful with them but can also show you the wonders of the world
Cons Of Edibles
1.Longer Preparation Time-It can take anywhere from 2 hours up to 2 days to prepare a good edible depending on the kind of edibles you are opting to go for.
2.They Give You The Munchies– Then you get hungrier and you eat more, and the higher you get and the more munchies you get, got it? It may be a vicious cycle
Ingestion Methods- FECO And Tinctures
Tinctures have also become increasingly popular due to the reason that they are cleaner than edibles, easier to use and also produce a powerful high.
Benefits Of Tinctures
1.Easy To Use- Easy to use, all you need to do 99% of the time is consume it sub-lingually (place it under your tongue)
2.No Effect On The Lungs-Again, here you are consuming marijuana orally so the lungs will not be affected in any kind of way.
3.Can Get You Really Really High– Tinctures as edibles are not for the faint of heart, THC levels may go up to around 90% in tinctures
4. Beneficial For Medicinal Purposes-Cannabis tinctures have also found their value in the medicinal industry.
Cons Of Cannabis Tinctures
1.Preparation Time- As you can imagine it does take some time to prepare a cannabis tincture
2.Contain Alcohol-Alcohol is used in the cannabinoid extraction methods, this may be something you may want to keep an eye out for.
