Choosing how to consume your cannabis is an important decision that you will inevitably need to make. Your favourite method will depend on a variety of factors, including desired effects, convenience, health considerations, and social contexts.
From the classic and timeless joints to sleek and modern THC vapes, to potent dabs, to mouthwatering delicious edibles, each choice comes with its benefits and drawbacks.
Using a joint
Hands down, joints are the most iconic method of cannabis consumption. It’s not just about smoking, it’s the entire process. Grinding the cannabis, preparing your filter, loading the weed into your paper, and rolling the perfect cone. It’s a process that many smokers find enjoyable and relaxing. Some have even made entire competitions out of rolling joints.
But beyond the cultural significance, there are several practical benefits to keep in mind when choosing joints as your go-to cannabis method
Social and cultural aspects: Smoking a joint with your buddies is as social of an event as it gets. Nothing beats chilling with your friends at a park and sparking one up. It creates a sense of camaraderie and enhances the enjoyment of cannabis, making it a popular choice for social events.
But don’t get me wrong, it’s also perfect if you just want to chill by yourself. Its versatility is unmatched!
Quick effects: One of the primary benefits of smoking cannabis from a joint is the rapid onset of effects. When you smoke a joint, cannabinoids like THC are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream by your lungs, leading to almost immediate effects. This is perfect whether if you are looking for a quick high, or fast relief from symptoms of pain, anxiety, or nausea.
Control of dosage: Another advantage of joints is the multitude of ways that you can control your dosage. When rolling up, you can decide how much cannabis you want to include, or if you want to add some tobacco to soften the hit and the strength of the joint.
While smoking, if you feel like you had enough, you can always take a pause. This flexibility is useful for smokers who want to tailor their cannabis experience to directly match their tolerance levels or desired effects.
Variety of strains: The beauty of smoking joints is the plethora of different cannabis strains at your disposal, with each offering unique effects depending on the strain and THC levels. This variety allows you to experiment and find strains that best suit their needs.
Whether you want to relax, stimulate your creativity, or for pain relief, Neverland OG has plenty of options available for you.
Using THC vapes: Cannabis vapes have become increasingly popular as a healthier alternative to smoking joints. By heating the cannabis at lower temperatures, vapour is produced instead of smoke. Some models also let you control the temperature, and dosages to enhance your vaping experience.
Similar to joints, vapes also provide fast onset of effects, but with the added benefits of discretion and convenience. Portable vape pens need to be your go-to tool if you want to enjoy cannabis while on the go.
Using a bong
Although they can look a little daunting to use at first, bongs can offer a unique way to experience cannabis. Bongs have been popular for decades not only due to their potency but also due to their ability to deliver smooth hits.
Similarly to joints, bongs are also rooted in cultural significance and social camaraderie, dating all the way back to ancient civilizations using bamboo bongs for rituals and ceremonies. In more recent times, many smokers favored bongs for their utility and ease of use. Buy them once and you won’t have to buy another for a long time (well, unless you break it).
Artists also love them, we see bongs turned into symbols of artistry and creativity in the cannabis community.
Smoother hits: The water in a bong acts as a filtration system, cooling down the smoke before it reaches your lungs. Compared to smoking a joint, this process means smoother hits that are less harsh for your throat and lungs. For many users, especially those with sensitive respiratory systems, bongs can be a more enjoyable way to consume cannabis.
Filtration: While you won’t be having this issue with cannabis from Neverland OG, bongs can filter out some impurities and toxins stemming from sub-par quality weed. While it’s not a foolproof method of getting rid of harmful substances, the water does help reduce the potential intake of dangerous compounds.
The safeguarding of the additional filtration layer helps achieve a cleaner smoking experience, just be sure to give your bongs a clean every once in a while.
Conservation of cannabis: With a bong, you can be more efficient with your cannabis usage. You consume the exact amount that you load up into the bowl, meaning less waste, helping you save huge sums of money over time. This efficiency, combined with the potency of bong hits makes them a great cost-effective choice for smokers.
Dabs for daring ones: For those seeking a more potent experience, cannabis concentrates such as dabs offer a much more powerful experience. Containing extremely high levels of THC, often up to 90%, they deliver a strong and immediate high.
You should note that using concentrates requires special equipment and knowledge, particularly when it comes to heating and inhalation techniques.
Using edibles
Edibles are a completely different way to consume cannabis, rather than inhaling smoke or vapor, edibles can be eaten, and they are ingested and processed through the digestive system. The most popular forms of edibles are either cookies, brownies, or gummies.
The popularization of cannabis-infused butter has opened many doors to baking some snacks with an extra kick. Edibles are great if you are looking for an incognito and smoke-free experience. But most importantly, they are delicious!
Healthier alternative: The main advantage of edibles is that they provide a smoke-free way of enjoying cannabis, helping to protect your lungs from any harmful effects associated with smoking. They are a great option if you are looking to avoid smoking altogether.
Discreet and convenient: As previously mentioned, edibles are perfect if you don’t want to smoke in public but are still looking to get high. They are easy to transport and can be consumed discreetly, without drawing any attention to yourself, and you can always save them for later.
But be careful of your family and friends mistakenly taking a bite of your freshly baked edibles when they are innocently looking for a quick snack!
Consistent dosing: Edibles, especially commercially produced ones, can offer precise dosage levels. Unlike smoking or vaping, the THC label that you see on edibles is what you get. Consistency is helpful for medical cannabis users who require specific dosages for therapeutic effects.
What should I choose?
When making most decisions in life, the answer is: it depends. Choosing the right consumption methods depends on your personal preferences, desired effects, and lifestyle. Joints and bongs can offer a quick and social way to enjoy smoking. Vaping presents a stealthy and healthier alternative to smoking, and edibles can offer a discreet and long-lasting option. For brave users, concentrates like dabs offer a potent and immediate experience.
Each method has its unique benefits and considerations, so pick your weapon wisely based on your needs and enjoy the diverse world of cannabis.
