Life is a mosaic of memorable first experiences. From the first love, first salary, first vacation with friends to the first puff on a joint. Some of us have had truly hilarious experiences the first time, while others have had unfortunate tales riddled with coughing fits and episodes of social anxiety followed by a hard-hitting high.
1. One thing is almost immutable
the first time you use cannabis, it will almost definitely be etched into your memory. boosting local economies with marijuana businesses is an example of how cannabis is influencing more than just personal experiences. One of the ways you can set yourself up for a positive experience is to remember some simple tips, such as what the easiest and best method of delivery is, how to relax and embrace the experience, and what to do afterwards.
2. CHOOSE A BEGINNER-FRIENDLY STRAIN
Choosing your weed strain is an important step when smoking for the very first time. Different strains have different concentrations of cannabinoids and terpenes, which translate to extremely different physical, mental, and emotional effects for the user.
Beginners should opt for strains having lower THC levels so that the effects will not be very intoxicating. Strains with calming terpenes also help ensure an enjoyable, laid-back kind of experience.
Our choice for beginner-friendly strains are:
● Blue Dream
● Sour Tsunami
● Northern Lights
● Harlequin
3. FIND THE RIGHT CONSUMPTION METHOD
The delivery method you opt for can greatly determine your weed-ed experience. When it comes to inhalation methods, you can vape and never have to smoke weed. The days when you have to drag heavily on a joint are behind us!
A good cloud of smoke must be accepted with inhaling sooty, blackened flowers. Therefore, when weighing the pros and cons of vaping and smoking, connoisseurs tend to side with vaping due to lessened exposure to toxins and carbon monoxide and limited chances of respiratory damage.
How does it work?
● Dry herbal leave is loaded into the heating chamber, and power is applied to heat the cap. Once you hear the click, you can begin vaping.
● The vaporizer will be usable on the go in about ten seconds after being heated. It is portable and roughly the size of a cigarette.
● The vaporizer bakes rather than burns the flower, thus preserving flavour, aroma, and beneficial terpenes that are present in the plant.
4. BE IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT
Getting the set and setting right has become something of a mantra for many first-timers. Chilling out and smoking some in a familiar, comfortable set-up (i.e., relaxing in your living room) can produce a different experience compared to being at a party where barely anyone is familiar. While smoking or vaping weed at an event can be great, it sure can get stressful when you begin weighing down on what others might be thinking of you. For your first time, pick that place that you know would feel great for you, where you can walk freely with your open-minded curiosity about what unfolds rather than being freaked out.
5. START WITH A SMALL DOSE
The cannabis experts say it is old-school: start low, go slow, hence starting with very little if you have never then uploaded by vaping or smoking.
6. USE FRESH WEED
Make sure your first-time smoking weed is flavorful and full- fresh. Freshly cured cannabis flowers will give you a harsher hit as compared to old, dried-out, brittle buds. Research shows that the active ingredients in cannabis fade away with time due to oxidation, with THC degrading at a rate of 3-4% every month.
7. HOW TO PREVENT COUGHING
Everybody can agree it coughing is pretty unpleasant. Coughing because you do not know how to inhale cannabis flower correctly is no different and can be socially awkward if you are at an event like seeing someone with a red face and water-carting eyes. To try and avoid (or at least curb) coughing, take in a slow, steady, deep hit down to the lungs and exhale gently.
8. BRING A FRIEND
If it is your first time, bring a good friend to help you. Having a more seasoned friend or say, a relative, will allow you to relax.
9. CLEAR THE SCHEDULE
Marijuana use can have effects that linger on for several hours(after that it’s just pleasant bliss with peak effects hitting ten to thirty minutes); obviously, you want to keep your first session from being sandwiched between work meetings, social engagements, and deadlines. To use cannabis, do it at a time when you are carefree and can really relax, absorb the experience, and not rush off somewhere.
WHAT IS TO BE EXPECTED AFTER YOUR FIRST WEED VAPING SESSION
● ONSET TIME
Effects usually onset immediately, within 10 minutes after cannabis is inhaled owing to absorption in the lungs. Effects attain their maximum peak for about 15-30 minutes, whereas after 2-3 hours, they start fading. This is quite a rapid onset compared to edibles- well over 30-90 minutes and lasts up to 12 hours!
WHAT YOU MIGHT FEEL
One might feel euphoric and relaxed; more social; maybe creative; maybe mentally alert. Colours might appear brighter, and music might seem more immersive. Those are dependent on the strain, THC & CBD content, and your body’s reaction to it. Some beginners end up not feeling at all due to the so-called “sensitization period”; basically, the body adjusting to cannabinoids.
AFTER YOUR FIRST SESSION
- Don’t Smoke alot: Don’t exceed your dosage because you had the right experience at first especially as a beginner. More isn’t better and can bring on anxiety and paranoia.
- Airing Out Your Space: Don’t let your cannabis odour hang around. Open some windows and maybe light a candle or some incense.
- Proper Storage: Keep your leftover weed in an airtight container away from heat and moisture to prevent mould and keep it fresh.
