{"id":2253,"date":"2017-12-14T11:00:04","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T11:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.medicalmarijuanainc.com\/?p=30076"},"modified":"2017-12-14T11:00:04","modified_gmt":"2017-12-14T11:00:04","slug":"beginners-guide-medical-cannabis-consumption-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicalmarijuanainc.com\/2017\/12\/14\/beginners-guide-medical-cannabis-consumption-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Between Medical Cannabis Consumption Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

A complete overview of methods for consuming medical marijuana products. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Medical marijuana patients are presented with a myriad of options when it comes to methods of consumption, including smokable options, vaporizers, edibles, and even topical applications. It can be overwhelming to decide where to start. The best method of consumption is a personal choice for every patient, and your ideal method may differ from that of others. <\/span><\/p>\n

Remember to check your local laws. Some states only allow certain methods, like New York, which has banned all smokable forms of medical marijuana in favor of methods like capsules, tinctures, and vape oils. You can find more information about individual state laws <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below we describe some of the popular ways to consume medical marijuana and discuss their advantages to help you pick the method that works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pipes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Marijuana pipes are one of the most straightforward and convenient methods for smoking marijuana available. The most common material for a cannabis pipe is glass, though you can also find other materials like metal or ceramic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pipes come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but there are a few elements common to all of them. Pipes will have a mouthpiece from which to take your hit, a bowl into which you place your ground cannabis flower, and a stem that goes between the two. Many pipes will have a \u201ccarb\u201d or hole that is used to control airflow. <\/span><\/p>\n

When purchasing your first pipe, it is advisable to go to a brick and mortar store and hold the pipes you like to see if they are comfortable in your hand. Also check the weight of the pipe. Lighter, thinner glass pipes are more likely to break if accidently dropped. Pipes will also come in a number of bowl sizes. Ideally, you will want to buy a bowl size that you can finish in one sitting, though this need not be a deciding factor. <\/span><\/p>\n

To smoke cannabis flower from your pipe, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n