Smoking Weed for the First Time: What to Expect
As more states move toward legalizing recreational cannabis for adult use, new people find themselves exposed to cannabis culture. Many people of these people have never smoked weed and are unsure what to expect. At Fast Slice, we welcome newcomers! We want to help first-time weed smokers pick the right products for their needs and understand what to expect when they first smoke marijuana. This all-inclusive guide can give you insight into how to prepare for your experience of smoking weed for the first time, what to have on hand, and what you may feel like the day after. Are you ready to smoke? You soon will be!
Preparation
Do you want your first weed-smoking experience to be enjoyable? Preparation is the key. You’ll want to find the right product, method of consumption, and dosage. However, the process doesn’t have to be time-consuming or stressful. With a bit of knowledge and help from the friendly team at Fast Slice, your first time smoking weed can be as laid-back or exuberant as you want.
Finding the Right Products: Consumption Method
One of the most crucial things you can do to help make your first weed-smoking experience enjoyable is to find the right product for you, which includes the marijuana strain, consumption method, and dosage. First, consider how you want to consume marijuana. Are you looking to smoke a more traditional marijuana joint, or are you interested in investing in a vape pen?
If you aren’t sure whether smoking marijuana is something you want to do regularly yet, you may feel more comfortable purchasing a pre-rolled joint. A preroll is a marijuana joint already packed with flower and ready for smoking. You don’t have to buy the joint paper and flower separately; you can roll the joint yourself. A preroll can be an excellent option for first-timers because no work or special equipment is involved. They are also less expensive than purchasing a vape pen and cartridges, especially if you are unsure about whether smoking is going to be your preferred method of consuming cannabis.
If you are concerned about smoking traditional joints, don’t like the “skunky” smell of burning flower, or you want to enhance your marijuana smoking experience with flavor, a vape pen may be the right choice for you. Vape or vape pens are small electronic devices that heat removable cartridges of marijuana concentrate, allowing you to inhale the cannabis vapor. Carts come in a variety of brands and flavors, making it easy to customize your smoking experience. It can be easier to monitor your dosage when using a vape pen and carts as opposed to traditional flower. However, the upfront cost can be slightly more than simply purchasing a joint.
Finding the Right Products: Strain
Now that you know how you want to consume cannabis, you need the cannabis itself. Choosing which strain to start with can be an overwhelming process. The legalization of cannabis across much of the United States has meant that new and exciting hybrid strains of cannabis are constantly hitting the marketplace. Each strain comes with a unique flavor profile and mix of therapeutic effects.
Cannabis plants come in two varieties: indica and sativa. Indica plants originated in the harsh and dry climates of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Hindu Kush Mountain range. Indica plants are hardy and fast-growing, typically producing higher concentrations of the chemical compound CBD. These indica strains promote relaxation and a deep sense of calm.
Sativa is the other variety of cannabis native to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America. Sativa plants grow taller but mature more slowly than their indica cousins. These plants tend to produce more of the compound THC, the primary psychoactive chemical in marijuana that gives you a “high” or euphoric feeling. Sativa plants are known for their mentally stimulating and energy-boosting effects.
On the cannabis market today, you can also find hybrids or plants created by crossing or breeding one cannabis strain with another. The appearance, flavor profile, and therapeutic effects of hybrids vary depending on the linage of the parent plants. Often, hybrids combine the best aspects of both cannabis varieties. Indica-dominant strains can help people unwind, relax, and combat chronic pain and insomnia. Sativa-dominant hybrid strains can enhance mental clarity and boost mood.
Before choosing a cannabis strain, consider how you want to feel after consuming cannabis. Are you looking for specific benefits? Do you want to relax and watch a movie or feel a burst of energy and engage with friends?
A member of the Fast Slice team can help you pick the correct strain and dosage based on your personal preferences so you know what to expect and can enjoy your experience when smoking weed for the first time.
Plan Your Activity
It’s also essential to plan what you want to do while consuming cannabis. Do you want to have a night in with close friends or explore Washington, D.C.? Sometimes, the activity you want to engage in while experiencing marijuana’s effects can help you decide which strain is right for you. If you are stumped, check out these fun things to do while high in D.C.
Grab Water
Whatever you decide to do, ensure you have plenty of water. Smoking marijuana for the first time can sometimes cause people to cough or lead to dry mouth.
Smoking Weed for the First Time: The Aftermath
Most people don’t experience significant side effects from smoking marijuana, even after the first time. Smoking weed isn’t like binging on alcohol the first time you turn 21. Although it’s rare, you can over-consume marijuana and get a weed hangover. Typically, most people report experiencing:
- Red eyes
- Eye irritation
- Coughing
- Increased appetite
- Fatigue or drowsiness
You can decrease the severity of these side effects by keeping eye drops ready, drinking water, and having plenty of munchies in the house. No food? No problem! Check out some of the best restaurants to go to in Washington, D.C., after smoking weed.
FAQs
How much should I smoke?
Keep your initial dose small until you understand how marijuana impacts you. This is because everyone experiences marijuana differently.
How long does it take to feel the effects?
Smoking weed allows you to feel the effects almost instantaneously.
Do you want more information about the suitable strains and dosage for your first weed-smoking experience? The team at Fast Slice has you covered! Our knowledgeable cannabis connoisseurs can help you find products that will give you the experience you want. We deliver, too!
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