Find out how to roll a joint, pack a bowl, take a dab, and more.

For the average cannabis newcomer, looking at the plethora of products, options, and devices on display at the local dispensary can be intimidating.

There are tons of different product types, dozens of different devices, and a whole cultural vocabulary that everyone just seems to “know.”

Nobody wants to showcase their inexperience by asking questions only a newcomer would ask. As a result, there are plenty of people who would use cannabis if they had a proper introduction.

Let this article be that introduction. We’ll cover how to get high using four of the most popular methods of consuming cannabis. When you step into the dispensary for the first time, you’ll be ready to buy exactly what you’re looking for.

How to Use Cannabis: 4 Ways to Consume

1. How to Roll a Joint

Most dispensaries offer pre-rolled joints for customer convenience. But learning to roll your own joints can be a fun and instructive experience. It takes practice, but anyone can do it:

• Grind the flower into dust (called shake).
• Make a crutch (also called a tip or filter) using thin cardboard.
• Place the crutch on the inside end of the rolling paper.
• Cradle the paper and fill it evenly. Avoid the crutch area.
• Pinch both ends of the paper and roll back and forth. This packs the joint.
• Tuck the unglued side in and roll the paper around itself, starting from the crutch side.
• Lick the top edge to moisten the adhesive and seal your joint.
• Pack the ends with a pen and twist one shut.
• Light up the twisted end and enjoy!

1. How to Pack a Bowl

Packing a bowl is one of the easiest ways to smoke cannabis. The bowl is the crater-shaped indentation that every pipe or bong has. Simply pick off a similar-sized nugget of cannabis and stuff it neatly into the bowl. There should be just enough leeway for air to get through.

Some pipes have an additional hole that lets pure air flow in. This is called a carburetor – or “carb” for short. Hold it shut with your thumb while drawing smoke through the pipe or bong, and then release it to clear out the contents of the smoking device itself. All of the smoke inside the device will shoot into your lungs – that’s a hit.

1. How to Take a Dab

Shatter, wax, oil, and other cannabis concentrates are not easy to smoke like dry flower. You need a dab rig that operates similar to a water pipe but features a nail instead of a bowl. The nail is a bucket-shaped square of quartz (or a similar substance) that you heat up with a torch.

Place a small drop of concentrate on the heated nail and start drawing the resulting vapor into your lungs. Most dab rigs use a carb to regulate airflow. Release the carb to clear out the interior of the rig.

1. How to Consume an Edible

Edibles are the simplest to consume – all you have to do is unwrap the package and eat them. However, it’s very important that you read the product packaging first. The product label will tell you how much a single dose is. Don’t eat more than a single dose at a time until you gain more experience using cannabis.

Sources:

https://www.eaze.com/article/how-to-use-marijuana-edibles

https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/how-to-dab-cannabis-concentrates

https://merryjane.com/culture/how-to-pack-a-bowl-of-weed-for-the-perfect-smoke-every-time

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