You might have wondered what it is like to be high. Your friends might be among the rising populations that consume this psychoactive drug. It may pique your curiosity as they tell you some of the myths surrounding cannabis use like it being the greatest medication ever or it can be addictive. Other users of cannabis - like those that treat patients with it or make research on them, will tell you otherwise.

Regardless, your mind is made up to have a taste of it and somehow clear the doubts about it. If not, why else are you here? If I am speaking your mind right now, then you are surely in the right place for some cannabis info. I will throw light on what cannabis is, its uses, and the best ways to enjoy them.

What is Cannabis?

Cannabis refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from a group of three plants with psychoactive properties, known as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. Other terms to describe this plant includes marijuana, pot or weed. The main psychoactive ingredient in this plant called THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) stimulates the part of your brain that responds to pleasure like food and sex to release dopamine which gives you the euphoric, relaxed feeling or high.

Use of Cannabis

This plant is a drug that can be used in 3 common areas which include:
- medicine: for long-term pains, muscles spasms and also in cancer treatment
- recreation: for relaxation and to get the high or stoned feeling
- spiritual: as a sacrament or an aid to meditation.

Now you know a bit of what cannabis is and some of the reasons why it is one of the most consumed drugs in the world, I will enlighten you with the 7 best ways to consume your cannabis.

Cannabis Consumption

There are several ways of enjoying your weed but for this article, I am going to highlight 7 major ways to consume them and still get the results you desire.

1. Smoking: This is the most common and popular way of ingesting weed. It involves the use of joints, blunts, bongs, and pipes. The desired amount to ingest is either rolled up as joints or blunts or burnt in bongs and pipes. This traditional method is still applied today in the present world.

2. Vaping: Another way is by the use of a vaporiser. The cannabis is heated up to a level that causes the active components to evaporate into a gas without burning or releasing any smoke. This process makes the cannabis easier on the lungs and discreet to the environment. Cool right?

3. Edibles: Your cannabis can be included in the preparation of food products like chocolates, cakes, brownies or even butter. The active ingredients of weed are more absorbed into the bloodstream when combined with lipids or ethanol. This method is best for lovers of food.

4. Drinks: The THC in cannabis can be used in the preparation of less psychoactive drinks like cannabis tea. It is more lipophilic than water-soluble so enough should be dissolved in water-based infusions to achieve the desired high. It might not sound fun to consume your weed this way but it will surely do the trick.

5. Tinctures: A cannabis tincture involves soaking it in a solvent like alcohol to form a concentrated extract. One or two drops placed under the tongue will yield a super euphoric feeling after consumption. They can be sold as a cannabis product or prepared in your home...if you understand the technical know-how.

6. Powder: This is prevalent in sportsmen and sportswomen. It can serve as a supplement when carrying out various sports activities. The cannabis is reduced to a powdered form so that it can easily be dissolved in water. Due to the powdered form of THC contained in it, there will not be much ado consuming it, even in your homes.

7. Tablets, pills and capsules: You might not buy the idea of burning your weed or mixing it with your foods and drinks to be stoned so you go for the medical approach. A certain dosage of these medications can still get you relaxed and feel good. Medical professionals cultivate this method mostly in the treatment of an ailment.

Some of the methods like smoking and vaping can get you high in seconds or minutes as the THC quickly gets into your bloodstream. The THC level usually peaks in about 30 minutes, and its effects may wear off in 1-3 hours. Whereas if you eat or drink cannabis, it may take longer hours for you to fully sober up. You may not be aware of how potent your weed might be but...there is only one way to find out.