Smoking cannabis

Smoking is, by far, the most well known method for consuming cannabis. Joints are commonly used as are bongs and other paraphernalia used for smoking. Here we’re talking about medication though, not subculture references. Although smoking isn’t a top recommendation from us, for those who can tolerate the associated risks, smoking cannabis can be an effective way to take your medicine.

The Good
-Immediate effect (0 – 5 minutes)
-Easy dosing (with very little practice)
-Very little learning curve for use
-Uses cannabis efficiently (pipes in particular)
-High bioavailabilty 50% for pipes / 30% for joints
-Whole plant entourage effect

The Bad
-Risks associated with inhaling smoke
-Transporting is not easy
-Not discreet

Smoking your medicinal cannabis can be effective and allow a user a broad range of control for dosing. The assortment of medicinal cannabis varieties can also be fully taken advantage of, which could allow for a broader effectiveness for treatment. We’ll mention it again; always know your risks. Although it may seem complicated, our Patient Care Advisers can also help you easily calculate the amount of cannabinoids in your product. This will give you a jump start on finding the perfect dose for you.

Further reading:
SafeAccessNow.com
MedicalJane.com

Published by Eric

Lit Naturals founder, Eric McSwain, serves as Chairman of the Board for the Missouri Cannabis Industry Association. He is also a certified caregiver and patient. Eric's wife is also a caregiver and he also mentors several other caregivers in the state of Missouri. Eric's passion is for educating patients in the use of cannabis as well as at-home cultivation.