If smoking it isnt your thing try vaporizing it. Either dry flower material with something like the volcano or look into concentrate "dab" pens, there are many types in this category. Edibles are also good but be careful, it can take hours to kick in so people over do it there a lot.
also I woudnt worry about the health risks with smoking weed. I personally dont think its as bad as cigarettes but its obviously not good. Either way its not like you'l smoke enough of it to really make a difference.
Eric, it does not have most of the same carcinogens as cigarettes and there is no link to cancer however long term and frequent use could lead to emphysema, although extreemly unlikely. The more likely side effects for some people are weight gain from munchies, being lazy, or becoming temporarily parronoid. If you want to try it, I think it can be a very nice way to relax. I like it for excercise or live music the most. But nowadays there is no need to smoke the weed if you aren't used to it. It can be harsh and cause you to cough. My suggestion is next time you are local, cross over into Washington and buy a Ju Ju Joint. It's and electronic joint filled with marijuana oil. It's about the size of a normal cigarette but holds 150 hits (2 to 5 hits should get you high) and costs about $100. No need to light it or mess around with pipes, bongs or rolling papers. It's all in one, easy, mellow and fun. And, it combusts at a lower temperature than smoking with fire so there aren't carcinogens worry about. If you look up Ju Ju joints there is a NY times article all about it. Good luck.
In your line of business, how much weight can you stand to gain? The munchies can pack on the pounds, I hear.
Eric, check me out in Bellingham (no fucking!) and we'll try out this store together. Watch out, I may turn you into a leftist while you're stoned. http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2014/07/08/3739374/first-marijuana-store-in-bellingham.html
I used to smoke a shit ton of weed, but haven't touched it for years. I don't find a single thing wrong with it, I just kinda outgrew wanting to smoke the shit. I will warn you about edibles. It lasts much longer so the high can be incredibility scary if you ate too much. No worries though. It won't really kill you. As for smoking it... It was really nice when I would smoke a bowl right after work, then another after dinner, then another before bed. Really helped me sleep, which was something I had major trouble with.
The environment you do it in is just as important as how you do it. Marijuana can cause anxiety and paranoia especially with people who are not use to it. My advice is to stay at home your first time and make a night out of it with your partner or close friends. Rent some movies, buy junk food, order pizza and dont answer the phone.
Also, it's not uncommon for first-timers to not feel anything. But this doesn't mean the second time you won't, in fact if the second time is within a couple weeks of the first time, it's very likely the same amount will have a very noticeable effect. I've heard others say this is due to THC binding site recognition, but that could just be stoner explanations. One nice thing about smoking pot is the duration and lack of hangover. It typically takes only a couple minutes to feel the effects, which increase over the first half hour, usually stays steady for the second half hour then gradually reduces over the second hour. If you aren't getting super-high smoking a ton, than after two hours you should be basically sober and by hour three you should be totally sober and able to drive safely. It's just nice to know the timeline do if you decide to get stoned, you can plan your night accordingly.
Ive heard that also about people not feeling it their first time. My opinion on the subject is that those people dont fully inhale the smoke because they have never been smokers and its harsh. If he uses the juju I doubt that will be an issue.
I wish I could smoke pot. I have fun, feel great, and sleep well, but I'm brain dead for at least two days afterwards. Can't focus long enough to be functional at work. Almost got fired a couple of times. Not for drug use, but for incompetence.
Its becoming legal for recreational use in California next month. Anyone have any suggestions on a nice electronic vaporizer? Preferably under $100.
This sounds like what I should try. I finally took a little puff off a joint a month or so ago and hated it. Coughed and was done with it. The Ju Ju Joint sounds fun though. I'm going to Seattle in 10 days. Is it easy to get there?
Okay I've found the place to get this on their site. I'm totally getting high in Seattle with my husband. fun!!
i tried it like 3-4 times. im a cigar smoker so i dont think i inhaled properly the first couple. the only time i felt anything i just killed a large pizza and went to sleep. didnt really do anything, felt a little bit of pain relief in the back i think but it seemed counter productive if i eat a whole pizza my back will get worse from getting fatter.
