Marijuana has come along considerably over the last couple of years alone. It used to be a complete, hard, major no-no. In fact, it was even touted as a gateway drug and seen as dangerous, full stop. Today, it is being viewed in a different light. Marijuana is said to have medicinal properties which aid numerous health conditions, such as cancer, chronic pain and anxiety.

Take note, though, that marijuana is illegal in the UK. However, its component CBD is completely legal.

For the sake of conversation and information, let’s delve deeper into some of the ways marijuana is consumed. 

Smoking and Vaping

Federal investigations were recently launched into vape and e-cigarettes, specifically into just how safe it actually is. Health experts have been issuing a warning about just how dangerous tobacco smoke is for years on end. 

Scientific research over the years has shown that cannabinoids, a compound in marijuana, could bring certain advantages. CBD is one of the most known cannabinoids. They're not what get people high in marijuana. The "high" comes from a chemical known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

This is why people see tobacco as more of a danger in terms of smoking than marijuana.

When it comes to vaping, oil is heated through a device usually considered an e-cigarette. It should be pointed out that there's a lot less known about the bad health effects of vaping marijuana.

Smoking and vaping’s biggest difference is in the means. When it comes to smoking, concentrates or dried plant parts are used. Ways to smoke marijuana include:

  • Bong use
  • Hash and kief (potent concentrates)
  • Pipe use
  • Rolling dried flower parts into a joint
  • Spliff (less potent through being mixed with tobacco)

On the other hand, Vaping brings more of a high due to its potency. It should be noted that infrequent and first-time marijuana users are more prone to adverse THC reactions from vaping.

However, whether it's smoking or vaping, marijuana will take effect fairly quickly.

Eating/Ingestion

Vaping or smoking aren't the only ways to use marijuana anymore. The least risky way to go about it is actually ingestion. This is where cannabis edibles come in, such as:

  • Coffee creamer
  • Gummies
  • Teas
  • Brownies
  • Cookies
  • Candies

Some people even go so far as to make their own "cannabis butter" that's then used in baking.

All of that said, however, the effect of marijuana isn't as quick when it's done through eating. Consumption should be moderated in order to avoid having too much. Otherwise, negative mental and physical effects could manifest, such as:

  • Elevated heart rate
  • Panic attacks
  • Paranoia

Conclusion

Marijuana consumption is largely done through three avenues: eating, smoking and vaping. Contrary to the old view of it as pure evil, now it's seen in a better light, with science even suggesting health benefits. Of the three, eating through the likes of candies, brownies and tea is the least risky. As mentioned, marijuana is illegal for consumption in the UK. CBD, a component of marijuana that’s legal in the UK, is infused in a lot of products that offer the said benefits.

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