All about Cannabis consumption. What Are The Differences Between Inhaling And Ingesting Cannabis?
There are two primary forms of cannabis consumption.
They are inhalation and ingestion. Today we’re going to examine the differences between them.
Inhaling, if you aren’t aware, refers to absorbing smoke or vapor into the lungs. Ingesting on the other hand refers to oral consumption whether in food products or oils and there are quite a few noticeable differences between them.
First, THC, the psychotropic cannabinoid found in cannabis, is
absorbed differently in each process. The metabolic process when
ingesting takes place in the liver where the THC is converted to 11-Hydroxy-THC. This metabolite has a much easier time being transferred through the blood to the brain and can cause very intense reactions.
And does it sound like a long process? How long the consumption methods take.
Well, it is, especially by comparison as smoking THC has a shorter path as it travels directly to the brain causing an immediate reaction. Because of the speedier metabolic process, inhaled THC effects are immediate and the peak is typically within ten to twenty minutes and dissipates about an hour or two later.
On the other hand, ingesting is quite different. Because the THC has farther to travel before it reaches the brain the effects can take anywhere from a half hour to as much as two hours to present. For example, this presents obvious problems in dosage as users could underestimate the metabolic process and ingest more than needed or perhaps desired. The rule of thumb with edibles is therefore to start off slow and bring your patience. Ingesting is quicker but not as strong creating a less intensified, dramatic effect which is sometimes desirable.
Moreover, edibles are likely a healthier choice over inhalants. There are many options of marijuana infused edibles. From high protein granola bars to sugar-free sweets, meaning one doesn’t have to rely on sugary desserts.
Additionally, because the absorption process is a lot stronger when ingesting its an ideal method to deliver relief to medicinal users. Individual preference will vary between ingesting and inhaling. Users must determine if they are looking for a more immediate, full-body experience that tend to be shorter in duration or a more intense, longer-lasting experience.
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