Cannabis & Me
Cannabis Forms of Consumption
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In today’s cannabis world, there are many different forms of consumption methods. Popular cannabis consumption methods include inhalation, vaporization, ingestion, and topical application. Each method produces a different experience, which affects:
- how quickly the effects of cannabis are felt
- how long the effects of cannabis can last
- what part of your body is affected the most
Inhalation
Effects are typically felt immediately or within minutes and can last between 2-4 hours.
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Flower
Flower is the “bud” produced by the cannabis plant and is broadly considered to be the most popular or common form of consumption.
Characteristics:
- Consumed by being heated to the level of combustion and inhaling the “smoke/vapor” that is produced
- Very fragrant and flavorful
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Vapes
A vaporizer cartridge is a pre-filled or refillable cartridge that contains a concentrated form of cannabis oil. Vapes are known to be an easy and discrete way to inhale cannabis.
Characteristics:
- Come in independent cartridge forms that require a separate “battery” or “device” to power the inhalation. The separate battery/device is designed to be reused
- Come in “disposable” forms that are designed for single use with a battery attached
- Available in various strains and potencies
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Concentrates
Concentrates refer to many different “refined” cannabis products such as resin, hash, shatter, etc.
Characteristics:
- The most potent cannabis products. Due to high potency and intense effect, concentrates should be consumed by experienced cannabis consumers
- Can be consumed using a variety of “ancillary” methods, including dabbing and vaporization
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Edibles
Edibles refer to any cannabis product that is consumed like food or beverages. Forms include capsules, pills, tablets, chocolate, fruit chews, and drinks.
Characteristics:
- Come in a variety of strengths and flavors
- Effects may take up to 2 hours or longer to be felt
- Effects may last up to or longer than 8 hours
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Tinctures and Oral Ingestibles
Tinctures and oral ingestibles refer to products absorbed into the body sublingually/under the tongue. Tinctures can also be added to beverages as an alternative method of ingestion. Forms of oral ingestibles include sprays and dissolvable strips.
Characteristics:
- Come in a variety of strengths and flavors
- Effects typically occur within 15-20 minutes
- Effects typically last several hours
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Topicals
Topicals are applied directly to the skin and come in a variety of forms such as lotions, creams, salves and patches.
Characteristics:
- Applied directly to the area of the desired effect
- Effects are long-lasting and may onset within 20 minutes of application
Note: Individual results may vary.