Different Ways To Consume Marijuana
There are several common ways people consume marijuana (cannabis). Each method affects how quickly you feel it, how long it lasts, and how intense it may be. 1. Smoking (Inhalation) How: Dried flower is burned and inhaled. Common methods: Joints (rolled in paper) Blunts (rolled in cigar wraps) Pipes Bongs (water pipes) Onset: 1–5 minutes Duration: 1–3 hours Notes: Fast effects, easier to control dose, but involves smoke inhalation. 2. Vaping How: Cannabis flower or oil is heated (not burned) to create vapor. Types: Dry herb vaporizers Vape pens (oil cartridges) Onset: 1–5 minutes Duration: 1–3 hours Notes: Often considered less harsh than smoking, but safety depends on product quality. 3. Edibles How: Cannabis-infused food or drinks. Examples: Gummies Brownies Chocolates Beverages Onset: 30 minutes–2 hours Duration: 4–8+ hours Notes: Stronger, longer-lasting effects. Easy to overconsume because effects are delayed. 4. Tinctures (Sublingual) How: Liquid cannabis extract placed under the...