Basically, I’m pretty wary of the adverse effects of drugs and becoming dependent on them. I’ve never done any, including drinking etc. But I’m curious about edibles, since it seems like there’s barely any downsides, besides the risk of the edible itself being too potent(?).
I know a lot of people try pot through edibles, but I think it’s a bad way to start. They can be pretty strong, the high kind of sneaks up on you, and it lasts a while. Just taking a little hit off a pipe or vape is a lot simpler and if you don’t like it, you won’t be stoned for long.
Vaping would negatively affect your lungs though, right? That’s my worry about the smoking/vaping route
Yes, to an extent, primarily due to the temperature of what you’re inhaling and not so much the contents of the vapor. With a vape you can generally control the temperature to control what compounds will be in the vapor you’re inhaling (THC has a lower vapor point than CBD, other cannabinoids and terpenes will come in at other temps) and you’ll pretty much just be getting the stuff that gets you high (compared to smoking, where you’re also getting the smoke from the burnt plant matter).
Risk-wise, I’d put it somewhere between “stir frying on a gas stove” and “sitting at a campfire” in terms of how bad it is for your lungs.
Just a word of caution that if you decide to vaporize dry flower, to purchase a vaporizer that is from a reputable brand. Off brand vapes can have the heating element in suspect places.
The other kind of vaping, the oil pen cartridge kind, is different from the flower vaporizers.
TRUST everyone on this been choking on weed for 10 years now start with vapeing get a feel for it. Edibiles can leave you feeling traped
i would try a little weed first via a faster absorption method: smoking or vaping
Agree with everyone else with respect to starting with some smoking or vaping - when you’re an absolute novice, edibles can be really easy to overdo and the high usually lasts longer so if you mess it up it’ll be longer until you come down.
That said, I def recommend experimenting with weed — I find it very relaxing, much more pleasurable than drinking, with virtually no adverse effects. It’s not physically addictive (though there can be some psychological addiction) and used in moderation can help with a variety of ailments.
