5 Consumption methods you should consider
It seems as if every day we see more and more in the cannabis industry press about new ways to consume medical cannabis. But not every method is right for every person and what works best for you depends on several factors, including what you hope to achieve with your consumption of the medicine.
- Are you hoping to get pain relief and want to relieve anxiety a little in a quick and traditional way?
- Are you looking for the high that chains you to the couch without having to worry about the swirling thoughts and to-dos in your brain?
- Are you hoping to use medicine for a good night’s sleep?
- How much equipment or accessories are you willing to invest in?
- Do you have localized pain and need to get instant relief for one area of your body?
- Smoking – smoking is likely the most well known and traditional way that many patients consider for easy consumption and requires little equipment – a pipe or rolling papers/cones, a grinder, a lighter, and flower.
- Vaping – perceived as the least smelly way to bring medicine into your system without having to have flower, but does require a vaping device – which can range from inexpensive for disposables to high-end vape pens that require repeated purchases of cartridges.
- Edibles – typically easy for most to consume, and many claim that using before bed is the best option to ensure they sleep. You either purchase ready-made edibles, or make them yourself at home. Understand that edibles typically require a large amount of flower to create canna-butter or canna-oil, so expense is something to keep in mind.
- Dabs/concentrates – for the serious and seasoned cannabis consumer, involves ‘dabbing, wax, or concentrate’ and an arsenal of equipment. Initial outlay for equipment can be pricey, but purchasing quality equipment should make this a one-time investment. Also requires knowledge about temperatures and can result in VERY “high” effects, not necessarily a good choice for the cannabis naive or beginners.
- Topicals – easy to acquire and can be applied to the body where localized pain exists and provides relief, but patients should evaluate the price and reviews of products to ensure quality products.
What methods do you use most and what would you tell other readers about in terms of trying them?
