{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/smoke/11","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_11482-markdown","title":"Adverse reaction to Hash","slug":"adverse-reaction-to-hash","content":"\"Last night I had an adverse reaction to Hash and had to go to the hospital. Nearly immediately after smoking a bowl of shake with a little Hash sprinkled on top, I became paranoid and started experiencing hallucination, nausea, shaking, etc. I felt like I was going to die. Super freaked out! I have smoked from time to time and never had this issue before. At the hospital, they gave me a dose of Ativan - worked like a charm - I nearly immediately calmed down, closed my eyes and started feeling better. Total time of ordeal about 120 min. Anyone else ever experienced this? Can't be that rare can it?\"\n_____________________\nYou are not alone my friend. Cannabis (especially concentrated forms) can cause severe anxiety and nausea in some individuals. While it may be very distressing and scary, the adverse effects of cannabis are not dangerous. You may feel as though you are going to die, but rest assured that NO ONE has ever overdosed from cannabis. Do you know the contents of the hashish? It may have been mixed with other substances. You may also have experienced cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, which can be relieved with a hot shower or bath. Also CBD has been shown to be a helpful antidote to THC over-intoxication. Make sure you are well hydrated, well rested and that the set and setting are comfortable and safe.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11477-markdown","title":"Is it OK for a teenager to smoke marijuana? Does it have a negative effect on brain development?","slug":"is-it-ok-for-a-teenager-to-smoke-marijuana-does-it-have-a-negative-effect-on-brain-development","content":"\n_____________________\nThere has been research discouraging adolescent use of cannabis. As you're probably well aware, there is a limited amount of research available for cannabis right now. \n\nhttp://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/11/marijuana-brain.aspx\n\ncannabear","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11472-markdown","title":"I'm new to cannibas?  Do I grind flower before smoking?  Or, vaping?","slug":"im-new-to-cannibas-do-i-grind-flower-before-smoking-or-vaping","content":"\n_____________________\nYes, in general you want to grind the flower (using a cannabis grinder) before smoking or vaping. This allows the material to burn (or vape) evenly. It also makes it easier to pack into a pipe or bowl evenly, and in the case of vaping allows the air to flow evenly around it. You can get a grinder at any good smoke shop (aka headshop) or online.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11345-markdown","title":"Why does THC negatively effect me? It does not matter the strain or whether it is sativa, indica, or hybrid. ","slug":"why-does-thc-negatively-effect-me-it-does-not-matter-the-strain-or-whether-it-is-sativa-indica-or-hybrid","content":"\"Is there any science or research as to why some people feel euphoria and become engaged and relaxed after smoking THC and others like me have never had a positive/euphoric experience? I use THC in tiny amounts to manage pain in conjunction with CBD, but I have never been able to smoke a joint and feel good. I either am couch locked, anxious, or so zoned out I can not focus at all. Could it be that I have more cannabanoids or my CB1 and CB2 receptors work more or less than other people's? Is it related to anandamide? \"\n_____________________\nHello! \r\n\r\nThis is a great question and its a topic that we are becoming more educated on as cannabis professionals. I have to first say that I am not a doctor but I am a cannabis user and operate a delivery service and that does it's best to stay read on new research on the nuances of cannabis effects. \r\n\r\nI have a couple follow up questions for you:\r\n\r\n1. I understand that smoking has not been a positive experience, are there other ways of consumption that has yielded positive effects? \r\n\r\n2. If the answer is yes, what are they? (Edible, tincture, topical... )\r\n\r\nHere are a few things I have found about the range of effects of cannabis as well as a few tips I give our members in choosing their medicine and method of use that might help and add some perspective:\r\n\r\n-Research is finding that while THC and CBD are some the most widely known cannabinoids, CBN is also an active cannabinoid that contributes to sleepiness.\r\n\r\n-Terpenes - Essential oils produced in all plants, and is what provides the aromatic experience is one of the greatest variable in the effects that strain.\r\n\r\nThe best thing that I have found for myself as a cannabis user is to listen to my body. Some people do not like the smoking experience, the direct hit of THC to the blood stream from the lungs can be shocking to some peoples systems. Other people don't need to consume it at all and there body responds better to topical. \r\n\r\nHope this helps some, there is still more research that needs to be done.\n\nninaparks\n_____________________\nHave you ever smoked a high CBD flower before? My brother is so sensitive to THC that he can only tolerate smoking high CBD low thx flower so that the CBD helps take the edge off of the thc. I'm not sure if there is a biological reason behind his intolerance or if he's just too nervous about it. Cannabis seems to amplify what we already feel. I've noticed that nervous smokers generally stay nervous, while people that are comfortable with their environment and cannabis in general are more inclined to have more favorable effects.\n\ncannabear","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11333-markdown","title":"What is the best product for insomnia?","slug":"what-is-the-best-product-for-insomnia","content":"\"What from your menu would you suggest to help with my insomnia?  I smoke from time to time, but would prefer not to every night.  \"\n_____________________\nThat's a great question since there are so many different products out there with different ratios of THC:CBD. Our most successful, non-smoking product for insomnia is our 1:1 THC:CBD Tinctures. We've had patients suffering from insomnia ranging from totally healthy all the way to Stage 6 Alzheimer's that have been treated with the TreatWell 1:1 1oz Human Tincture and have found immense success in sleeping through the night. It is taken via a dropper attached to the lid and placed sublingually (under the tongue) for a few seconds and then swallowed. Results are typically seen in about 20 - 30 minutes. This is a fantastic and healthy alternative to smoking.\r\n\r\nThanks for the question!\n\ntyler\n_____________________\nOur \"Sweet Dreams Tincture\" contains organic herbs and spices. It is a mildly and naturally relaxing/calming tincture that is great for sleep disturbances, depression, menopausal symptoms and stress. We suggest to put one drop under your tongue one hour before bedtime. Shake well before using. Or you can drop intended dosage into a cup of near boiling water and let steep for a few minutes. This will evaporate the alcohol content for individuals who do not wish to ingest alcohol. another way is to put a dosage into 4 - 6 oz. of milk one hour before bedtime. To fill dropper insert dropper into tincture and press and release the bulb. Turn dropper upside down and press bulb. Insert dropper into tincture and release bulb. Repeat until dropper is full.\n\npetergdw","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11268-markdown","title":"When I smoke cannabis I get really anxious and my heart starts to race. Is this normal?","slug":"when-i-smoke-cannabis-i-get-really-anxious-and-my-heart-starts-to-race-is-this-normal","content":"\"When I check my heart beat it's normal and my face gets hot and I feel really panicky like I am about to die. Is this normal or should I be doing something to prevent this?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis can cause anxiety in certain situations. It will also cause an increase in heart rate and often we feel more aware of our heartbeat. Make sure that you are using cannabis in a conscious manner (don't overdo it, enough is as good as a feast) and that the set and setting are comfortable and you are surrounded by people you trust. You might want to back down on the dose a little bit, or switch to a different strain or method of utilizing it. Inhaling cannabis has a very rapid onset, which can be too rapid. Tinctures and edibles have a much more gentle gradual onset, but be careful with dosing. You may even decide to take a break from cannabis altogether, or use a strain with a low level of THC and a high level of CBD. CBD has anti-anxiety properties and will decrease the effects of THC, but make them last longer. If you feel really anxious focus on your breathing and try repeating a mantra such as \"fear isn't real, fear isn't real, fear isn't real\". Try to decrease the stimulating inputs and find a nice comfortable place with soothing music or enjoy some peace and quiet.\n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nI love CBD cannabis because it stops anxiety but you have to take it twice today for three weeks before you feel the full effect of CBD cannabis. Since CBD cannabis does not make you high you can use it twice today when you don't want to be high. I encourage patients to take a dose of CBD in the morning and if you are using a Sativa in the afternoon, don't do an Indica after the Sativa or you just bump up your THC again and you won't be able to sleep but if you take a healthy dose of CBD Cannabis it will join with the THC you have onboard to create an Indica and you will go to sleep. If you are having anxiety and rapid heartbeat, it is a sign that your THC is too high, so either ask your bud master to take it easy on the THC or you can put a couple drops of CBD under your tongue to nullify the side effect. Have you oversaturated your THC receptors and you just keep doing more THC and having side effects? Then do a super concentrate CBD, at a low dose, three times a day for 5 to 7 days to clean out your THC receptors so when you come back to your THC it's like brand-new again. You can overcome these symptoms of THC overload and panic and you will be happy you did so you can continue to enjoy your cannabis awarefully.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nWe highly recommend for you to stay away from high THC flowers and explore high-CBD content flowers such as Harlequin instead.\r\n\r\nWe recommend vaporizing the flowers for optimal delivery. If smoking/vaping is not an option, a lot of our patients have done really well on tinctures.\r\n\r\n\n\ngreendoorwest","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11267-markdown","title":"What is the difference between vaping and smoking?","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-vaping-and-smoking","content":"\n_____________________\nVaporizing is a common technique for consuming marijuana, while at the same time negating many irritating respiratory toxins that exists within the grown marijuana flower and are released when smoked. Conversely, vaporizing allows one to get at all of the psychoactive ingredients available within that specific strain of marijuana , minus the combustion that ordinarily takes place during consumption.\n\nWhile most don’t know it … There is a vast difference in the quality of smoke that one receives when they vaporize versus igniting their plant matter. When one smokes a joint, or hits their bong approximately 88% of the combusted smoke gases contain non-cannabinoid elements, most of which do not get you high and provide potential health risks.\n\nConversely when one uses a marijuana vaporizer the smoke/gases that they are inhaling consists of approximately 95% cannabinoids, otherwise known as the psychoactive ingredients that both calm the mind and soothe the body.\n\ndrpinto","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11266-markdown","title":"Why use an anal suppository?","slug":"why-use-an-anal-suppository","content":"\"Instead of a less invasive method, such as smoking or a tincture?\"\n_____________________\nThere are many advantages to the rectal administration of cannabis not afforded by other routes. Medicine may still be administered even if the oral route is impaired (e.g., due to vomiting, an injured jaw or throat, or gastrointestinal difficulties) or disallowed due to the oral intake restrictions that are frequently required both before and after surgery. Avoiding the gastrointestinal tract also prevents first-pass metabolism by the stomach and liver, which break down many different molecules into their constituent parts (including Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC), and allows the active constituents to reach the blood in much higher concentrations.\n\nIn the case of THC, the liver transforms around half of what is ingested into the significantly more psychoactive metabolite 11-Hydroxy-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol. While not harmful in and of itself and potentially of therapeutic benefit, this molecule causes much more intense cognitive effects than THC. Rectal administration not only avoids these effects, but also allows a much greater proportion of THC to eventually reach the blood stream. Rectal administration also allows for medicine to exert effects over localized ailments (e.g., hemorrhoidal tissue, inflammation of the rectum, or tumors in the rectal cavity). This form of use also has a much faster uptake than oral administration (around 10 minutes, on average) and leads to more consistent blood concentrations of the active constituents. \n\nBackdoor Medicine: How Marijuana Suppositories Can Save Lives\n\"You want me to put that where?!\"\nBy Nicholas Fraleigh / Cannabis Digest March 12, 2015\n\ndrpinto\n_____________________\nThank you for your question.   There are many benefits to using an anal suppository and when you have tried it, you might discover that it is not so invasive after all.   \n\nThe bioavailability of cannabis with rectal use lies at over 60%, inhalation about 30% and oral about 20%.   That means that more of the medicine can have an active effect on the body when used this way.  Moreover, cannabis is processed differently when used rectally and most people do not experience a psychoactive high and can benefit from a higher THC content than otherwise, especially if a psychoactive high is not desired. \n\nPeople use our suppositories rectally for many reasons:  low back pain, sciatica, overall body relaxation and well-being, head aches, sleeping and more. \n\nAnother great use for especially Foria Explore is for anal play where the local effects of pain relief, pleasurable tactile enhancement and relaxation play a large role.  \n\nIn conclusion, putting cannabis in your butt can be very beneficial!  :-)\n\nkarin","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11173-markdown","title":"If I smoke marijuana does it matter how long I hold the inhale? Will I get more high if I hold it in longer?","slug":"if-i-smoke-marijuana-does-it-matter-how-long-i-hold-the-inhale-will-i-get-more-high-if-i-hold-it-in-longer","content":"\"I am wondering about this. For instance if I hold an inhale for 29 seconds versus 5 seconds, is that one puff much more potent? If so, I am guessing this would alter how I choose to inhale my marijuana. \"\n_____________________\nActually, it does appear that taking much smaller puffs more frequently and not holding your inhale excessively is supposed to work more effectively then taking a larger puff and holding it longer. Taking a larger puff and holding at longer may actually contribute to some of the long-term evidence of loss of recoil in lung tissue. It is best to never encourage lung disease by inhaling and holding your breath too long. Micro dosing your cannabis is supposed to be the best way to absorb and utilize the Cannabis without wasting your medicine. Maybe an experiment is in order to see how you respond.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11171-markdown","title":"Is Grape Ape one of the best strains to smoke to combat insomnia?","slug":"is-grape-ape-one-of-the-best-strains-to-smoke-to-combat-insomnia","content":"\n_____________________\nGrape Ape is an indica, and so therefore should fit the bill. However, many people find that they fall asleep fast, but then wake later. For this reason, you might try an edible rather than smoking. Edibles take longer to kick in, and stick around in your system longer. \n\nYou might find this is a better recipe for insomnia. You don't need to find a Grape Ape edible, any good indica based edible should do.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11141-markdown","title":"What would be a good product for daytime anxiety relief?","slug":"what-would-be-a-good-product-for-daytime-anxiety-relief","content":"\"I like to smoke at night to help my anxiety, but cannot throughout the day.  What would be a good alternative to doing so?\"\n_____________________\nYou can use vape cartridges which are often a lot more discreet than smoking, however that is still noticeable as you are still exhaling a vapor. I would try either a CBD edible, tincture, or spray. \n\nOral sprays are actually really really convenient. You just spray a mist into your mouth a few times and then you are all set in a bit. I also believe they are absorbed into the body through the capillaries in your mouth and, as a result, make it into your body a little faster than just ingesting the CBDs.\n\nI would check out this product from Kushfly: https://kushfly.com/goldcart-cbd-spray\nGoldcart has a really consistent delivery system and the vial is small enough to bring with you anywhere.\n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11110-markdown","title":"What would be a good strain for insomnia?","slug":"what-would-be-a-good-strain-for-insomnia","content":"\"I have heard indicas are better for nighttime smoking, what would be a good strain?\"\n_____________________\nI discourage smoking, because when you burn weed, you are making carbon monoxide, tar, and carcinogens. If you use a lighter, you are inhaling butane. All of these chemicals are toxic and may be harmful. \n\nSo, if you want a fast-acting medication, I suggest vaporizing. Keep in mind that the sedative effects of vaporized cannabis will only last for an hour or two. If you find that you are waking up in the middle of the night with difficulty staying asleep, I would recommend an edible formulation, which will last up to 6-8 hours and hopefully allow a full night's sleep. \n\nIndica strains are, in general, much more relaxing and sleep-inducing than sativa strains. There are many. Some suggestions include \"purple,\" \"OG,\" and \"kush\" strains. You can always ask other members of your collective / bud tenders to help point you in the right direction.\n\ndredmunds","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":120,"numPages":15,"currentPage":11,"id":5754,"name":"Smoke","slug":"smoke","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}