SILLY THINGS PEOPLE DO WHEN SMOKING

Marijuana smokers (commonly referred to as Stoners) are stereotypically known to be dozed and confused. They are often seen struggling to put together a meaningful sentence, laugh hysterically at the lamest jokes, or come up with generic ideas that seem brilliant only when they are high. Scientific studies have helped establish that the psychoactive THC compound in cannabis can affect the brain’s cognitive functions, and at times also affects memory. While smoking pot does make you do weird stuffs, studies have helped scientists confirm that smoking up does not make you stupid.

Although cannabis has become a socially acceptable substance as it has been legalized around the world, many people still get it wrong when it comes to smoking pot. The former President of the United States, Bill Clinton had once admitted that he had tried smoking pot but he did not know how to inhale it. If such a prolific personality can get it wrong, then it is only natural that even we might find ourselves getting it wrong.

Some of the common mistakes that people make when smoking pot are listed below.

• Believing that you will not get high the first time

There is a common belief that you won’t feel anything the first time you smoke marijuana. This is a myth that is inflicted by smoking incorrectly. This may be because the first timers do not inhale correctly, which makes them think that it does not work. In fact, you would get very-to-extreme high the first time you smoke marijuana, given that you know how to inhale correctly.

• Treating marijuana like a cigar

First timers often make the mistake of lighting a joint and inhaling it like they are smoking a cigar. It is advisable that you inhale like you are smoking a cigarette and not a cigar- take a draw, then take a deep breath to get the smoke all the way down. People also try holding the smoke longer in the lungs. But as any and all THC from the smoke is absorbed pretty quickly, holding the smoke in for a long time does not actually make any difference.

• Not having a grinder

You should always use a grinder when you smoke pot. It gives you a level of burning consistency that cannot be achieved manually.

• Lighting your joint with a trashy lighter

Not using a good lighter to light your joint can lead to your marijuana getting a bad taste, and giving your lungs a sucker punch with heavy gases and harsh sulfur notes. You should always go for good lighters to give you a great smoke.

• Not knowing how to store your stash

People normally just keep their stash lying around at any random place. If you need to store your marijuana for a while then you should make sure that your bud is in an airtight container, and is placed somewhere dark and cool. This will keep your stash fresh tasting. You also need to make sure that it does not dry out or lose any effect. To store large quantities, you can use humidors.