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Doctors have only recently begun to publicly recognize the medical benefits of cannabis.\u00a0<\/span>From treating debilitating diseases in humans to easing pain in pets, there are countless applications for this remarkable plant.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n But many people still don’t know what it really means to consume cannabis. Sure, you might be able to spot the difference between a joint and a bong, but there’s so much more to be aware of,\u00a0<\/span>l<\/span>ike knowing the difference between a 100mg and 1,000mg edible. Yeah, we’re talking about that time in college you and your roommate ate the whole thing and found yourselves on planet Zargab (not a real planet).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n So let’s get meducated! (No, that’s not a typo\u00a0and, yes, you can give us credit for the word).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [Click any of the section titles below to jump there]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A lot of people choose smoking as their main way of consuming cannabis. The effects are pretty much immediate and the dosage is relatively easy to control.\u00a0Depending on a strain’s<\/span> THC & CBD content<\/a>, effects from smoking cannabis can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 2-4 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In its flower form (as it’s most commonly found), cannabis can be smoked plenty of different ways<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>You can use a pipe, bong, blunt, bubbler, piece of fruit (apples are highly-recommended) or just about anything else with a spot to put your herb and a hole to smoke it through.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not sure where to start? You could just go with the classic joint; or the bit more fancy blunt. Granted, the better you filter the smoke, the better it is for your body.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n HINT:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/i>Smoked marijuana can cause throat and lung irritation, so have some water nearby and first inhale small and slowly!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to learn how? Click here for our easy instructional video! (under 2 minutes long)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Vaping” (the act of vaporizing) is arguably the future of cannabis consumption. It’s become popular with medicinal\/recreational users and experts\/doctors alike because it’s discreet and produces a smoother, tastier and healthier hit, free of the toxic chemicals and tar consumed when smoking cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A vaporizer electronically heats up cannabis flowers and extracted oils to a low enough temperature that’ll release their beneficial compounds without the potentially harmful combustion. They\u00a0come in many shapes and sizes, but almost all require a power source (either battery or wall plug) to use<\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This process causes cannabis’ active ingredients, mainly CBD and THC, to be “cooked” off and turned into vapor which is then inhaled.\u00a0Depending on CBD & THC content in the oil you\u2019re consuming, effects from vaping may take 5-10 minutes to hit and can last up to 4 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n HINT:<\/strong> There are tons of companies that offer vaporizer products, so the best place to start is with a simple online search, but watch out for fake reviews!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to learn how? Click here for our easy instructional video! (under 2 minutes long)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For may, cannabis and tobacco are all the same\u2014dangerous. The fact is, smoking just comes with a negative stigma (we\u2019re trying to change that), which is why some cannabis users purposely avoid<\/i> smoking and the stigma associated with it by turning to edibles\u2014THC infused foods and beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Caution is extremely advised for the first time edible consumer. <\/strong>Remember factors such as body weight, height, fat, and external stimuli, like how recently you\u2019ve eaten or how active you\u2019ve been, can affect your reaction to an edible.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most will take 45min-1 hour to take effect but can sometimes take as long as 3\u00a0hours,\u00a0so don\u2019t make the mistake of thinking your first dose was a dud then scarf down brownie number two. You’ll regret it!\u00a0Depending on its THC & CBD content, an edible’s effects can last anywhere from 3-8 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Because marijuana is very fat soluble, it can easily be infused into either oil or butter for baking.\u00a0<\/span>Types of edibles<\/a>\u00a0include (but are not limited to) brownies, cookies, gummy bears, lollipops, chocolate bars, pizza, ice cream, honey, and even the occasional birthday cake.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Craving a sweet treat? Find any and all delicious cannabis-infused treats on California’s top\u00a0online MMJ marketplace,\u00a0Nugg! A<\/span>nd just between us, we\u2019re notorious for throwing in free snacks of our own (just not cannabis-infused)!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n HINT:<\/strong> if taking an edible for the first time, be in a comfortable environment under the supervision of a friend and start with just one small dose.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to learn how? Click here for our easy instructional video! (under 2 minutes long)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although most concentrates are technically “smoked,” they fall under their own form of consumption known as “dabbing.”<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cannabis concentrates produce the strongest form of medicating. Effects are immediate, and last 1-4 hours depending on relative THC vs CBD content.\u00a0Many individuals in the medical cannabis community prefer concentrates such as oils, shatter, and wax for their intense pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How does it work?\u00a0<\/span>Dabbing requires a water bong with an attachment known as a “dab nail,” typically\u00a0made from quartz or titanium.\u00a0Also known as a dab rig<\/a>, you\u00a0<\/span>heat the dab nail\u00a0with a torch to ~900\u00b0F,\u00a0then “dab” your concentrate onto the hot nail while simultaneously inhaling the resulting vapor through a pipe or bong.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat you'll learn in this post:<\/h2>\n
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Smoking Cannabis Flower<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Vaporizing Flower or Extracted Oils\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Eating Edibles: Foods, Desserts, Drinks & More<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dabbing Concentrates\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n