Laws governing marijuana are continuously changing across the United States over the past decade. Which was once considered as a potentially dangerous gateway drug has now been legalized by various states of the United States. All thanks to the medicinal properties marijuana has and the way it helps in managing a wide range of health conditions such as chronic pain, inflammation, and anxiety. Not only that, the support lot many Americans have shown for the legalization of the drug has also helped.
Marijuana is mostly used in three different ways in legalized marijuana states. These are:
And if have got a recommendation from medical marijuana doctors, then you might be wondering which method is the best one to consume marijuana. And for learning about it, read on further.
Smoking Marijuana
According to the Lung Association of America, inhaling smoke of any kind, be it tobacco, cannabinoid containing marijuana, or any other substance, is bad for your lung health. Generally, marijuana smokers hold smoke longer than tobacco smokers in their lungs. This puts them at a greater risk of tar exposure, which is ultimately harmful to the lungs. Some of the chronic marijuana smoking negative health effects are:
- Chronic bronchitis
- Excessive mucus production
- Air pockets between the chest wall and lungs
- Cough
- Weakened immune system
- Increased risk of getting respiratory tract infections
- Increased risk of getting infections in people having HIV/AIDS
- Wheezing
Vaping Marijuana
If you are vaping marijuana, then it requires inhaling heated cannabis oil with the help of a vaporizing device, generally known as an
e-cigarette. Vaping marijuana is also at times cited as using a vaporizer like a Volcano, for producing vapor clouds from dried cannabis flowers or concentrates.
Some people also believe that vaping is far better and safe than smoking marijuana as it doesn’t require inhaling smoke. However, in reality, the negative health effects are very much less known when it comes to vaping.
Even research tells that vaping THC oil can be quite harmful to your lung health. And the severe effects of drawing in vitamin E acetate is the greatest concern of the moment. And most of the vaping products having THC also contain this additive chemical.
Edibles Marijuana
If you really want to try marijuana in the least risky way, then
ingesting edibles are the best possible option. This is because the health effects of vaping are still unknown as well as the harmful effects of smoking are quite familiar, it is fairly understandable that you’re looking for the safest way to consume marijuana.
Edibles or edible marijuana products are those that can be found in the form of either food or beverage. These generally include, but are not limited to:
- Cookies
- Candies
- Brownies
- Gummies
- Coffee creamer
- Teas
But keep this one thing in mind that consuming marijuana in this form wouldn’t have an immediate effect, unlike smoking or vaping. Consuming too much of edibles can cause adverse mental and physical reactions including:
- Panic attack
- Paranoia
- Elevated heart rate
However, if edibles are consumed in moderation, you won’t feel any adverse health effects.
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