• Should I try marijuana at 18 years of age?
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This question has probably been asked a lot but since I feel that it's a big decision I'm hoping to get a few answers that might help. I'm currently 18 years old, I've never used any type of non-medical drug except alcohol, I've only been drunk twice as I'm not a fan of the taste or feel, I don't smoke either. My Danish friend is coming to visit next month and he frequently uses marijuana so he said I should try it, I'm just wondering whether I should or not. I'm aware of the effects of Cannabis, apparently there's no long-term affects except damaging the lungs (similar to cigarettes), no-one has died from it, you can't over-dose and most people believe it's much less lethal than alcohol. I'm not planning on smoking every week, just once to try it before my Danish friend visits, I do think I'm a little bit boring when it comes to these things and I should broaden my mind, I don't plan on using any other drugs though (especially not hard drugs like heroin etc. this is the furthest I'll go). So, do you think I should give it a go or stay ABOVE THE INFLUENCE? [editline]22nd May 2011[/editline] I also realize asking this is a little silly, I am interested in the feeling, I'm just worried it might harm my body...
Yes
In a week I'm not going to be craving some cocaine am I?
It can't hurt you. Go for it.
[QUOTE=David Tennant;29979290]In a week I'm not going to be craving some cocaine am I?[/QUOTE] No, everything about "the gateway drug" is complete and utter bullshit
[QUOTE=David Tennant;29979290]In a week I'm not going to be craving some cocaine am I?[/QUOTE] No.
Will it have any long term affects on my body if I only try it once? I'm mostly concerned over my lungs.
Not a big deal and it's not going to hurt your body. Chill out and try it.
Yeah.
Actually, regarding in the OP, it doesnt damage your lungs. Marijuana smoke is completely diffrent from tobacco smoke, there hasn't been one reported case of brown-lung from just pot smoke
[QUOTE=beanhead;29979326]Actually, regarding in the OP, it doesnt damage your lungs. Marijuana smoke is completely diffrent from tobacco smoke, there hasn't been one reported case of brown-lung from just pot smoke[/QUOTE] I heard smoking anything will damage your lungs including marijuana.
If you haven't seen it already, watch [u]The Union: The business behind getting high[/u]
Oh also, how do I smoke? My parents both smoke so I'm fairly confident I know how, but I'll ask anyway, I hold it up to my mouth as cool as possible, put an airtight lip grasp around it, suck in like I'm eating noodles, wait a second then breathe out? [editline]22nd May 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=beanhead;29979341]If you haven't seen it already, watch [u]The Union: The business behind getting high[/u][/QUOTE] I've seen a few documentaries about cannabis before, like "Super high me" and a few other more serious ones just for entertainment, I do strongly believe cannabis should be legal as I've seen with my own eyes how much damage alcohol can do and yes that's legal, but most of these documentaries have legalization as their main subject rather than affects.
[QUOTE=David Tennant;29979355]Oh also, how do I smoke? My parents both smoke so I'm fairly confident I know how, but I'll ask anyway, I hold it up to my mouth as cool as possible, put an airtight lip grasp around it, suck in like I'm eating noodles, wait a second then breathe out?[/QUOTE] after the first inhale, inhale just air once and hold in in for 3 to 5 seconds, exhale. If you get a coughing fit, just breath, you're not going to die, just breath and maybe drink/eat something try not to swallow, it can get you more high, but theres the chance of you puking [editline]21st May 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=David Tennant;29979355]I've seen a few documentaries about cannabis before, like "Super high me" and a few other more serious ones just for entertainment, I do strongly believe cannabis should be legal as I've seen with my own eyes how much damage alcohol can do and yes that's legal, but most of these documentaries have legalization as their main subject rather than affects.[/QUOTE] It does dabble in affects, and effects of alcohol and tobacco
[QUOTE=beanhead;29979388]after the first inhale, inhale just air once and hold in in for 3 to 5 seconds, exhale. If you get a coughing fit, just breath, you're not going to die, just breath and maybe drink/eat something try not to swallow, it can get you more high, but theres the chance of you puking [editline]21st May 2011[/editline] It does dabble in affects, and effects of alcohol and tobacco[/QUOTE] I'm confused, I inhale and then exhale air for 3-5 seconds then exhale the smoke? How do I control what I exhale? [editline]22nd May 2011[/editline] I also heard the first timing using cannabis can cause extreme highness or something?
[QUOTE=David Tennant;29979430]I'm confused, I inhale and then exhale air for 3-5 seconds then exhale the smoke? How do I control what I exhale? [editline]22nd May 2011[/editline] I also heard the first timing using cannabis can cause extreme highness or something?[/QUOTE] after you inhale the smoke, take your face away from the joint/pipe/bong/blunt, and inhale. wait 3-5 sec THEN exhale
Don't do it, marijuana's may just be a gate-way drug but it's been known to kill on sight.
[QUOTE=beanhead;29979455]after you inhale the smoke, take your face away from the joint/pipe/bong/blunt, and inhale. wait 3-5 sec THEN exhale[/QUOTE] Ok I see, last question then, what's the best way of doing it? I want to try a pipe because it just seems classy as hell, but I don't know if it will be suitable for my first time. [editline]22nd May 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=NeuFeX;29979462]Don't do it, marijuana's may just be a gate-way drug but it's been known to kill on sight.[/QUOTE] Seriously?
[QUOTE=David Tennant;29979478]Ok I see, last question then, what's the best way of doing it? I want to try a pipe because it just seems classy as hell, but I don't know if it will be suitable for my first time. [editline]22nd May 2011[/editline] Seriously?[/QUOTE] my first time was a joint, i didnt inhale right. I probably use a pipe the most, but bongs are my favorite by far
[QUOTE=David Tennant;29979478]Ok I see, last question then, what's the best way of doing it? I want to try a pipe because it just seems classy as hell, but I don't know if it will be suitable for my first time. [/QUOTE] A bowl. It's the easiest for newbies because you can't fuck up the joint or burn yourself. Remember not to swallow while inhaling or you will pull smoke into your stomach. Just inhale slowly, and when you feel a slight burning sensation, stop and hold your breath for a few seconds before slowly exhaling. Do not cough before completing the exhale, or you will have one hell of an unpleasant time.
[QUOTE=yuki;29979517]A bowl. It's the easiest for newbies because you can't fuck up the joint or burn yourself. Remember not to swallow while inhaling or you will pull smoke into your stomach. Just inhale slowly, and when you feel a slight burning sensation, stop and hold your breath for a few seconds before slowly exhaling.[/QUOTE] whaat the fuck is the difference between a bowl and a pipe?
What's a bowl? And will this work?:[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMOKING-PIPE-HAOJUE-TOBACCO-NEW-BOXED-UK-CHEAPEST-/170625141447?pt=UK_Collectables_Tobacciana_Smoking_LE&hash=item27ba0d0ac7[/url] Or should I leave the pipe altogether, looks complicated.
[QUOTE=beanhead;29979536]whaat the fuck is the difference between a bowl and a pipe?[/QUOTE] Nothing. [QUOTE=David Tennant;29979549]What's a bowl? And will this work?:[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMOKING-PIPE-HAOJUE-TOBACCO-NEW-BOXED-UK-CHEAPEST-/170625141447?pt=UK_Collectables_Tobacciana_Smoking_LE&hash=item27ba0d0ac7[/url] Or should I leave the pipe altogether, looks complicated.[/QUOTE] A bowl is a pipe. Also, that's a tobacco pipe. You want a glass bowl. Something like [url]http://www.grasscity.com/colored-and-fumed-spoon-1.html[/url]
[QUOTE=David Tennant;29979478]Ok I see, last question then, what's the best way of doing it? I want to try a pipe because it just seems classy as hell, but I don't know if it will be suitable for my first time. [editline]22nd May 2011[/editline] Seriously?[/QUOTE] Whatever you can get your hands on really, I know you said you only want to smoke once, but honestly smoking once won't really give you a feel for what weed does. For one you have the problem of Sativa\Indica, two VERY different highs, and of course if it's a hybrid that's a third category. After that you'd also have a different experience from a bong rip as opposed to a hit from the pipe, joint, vape, etc. Not that I'm encouraging you to continue if you don't want to [editline]21st May 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=yuki;29979551]Nothing. A bowl is a pipe. Also, that's a tobacco pipe. You want a glass bowl.[/QUOTE] Technically a pipe HAS a bowl. The bowl is just the dipped in part that you pack the weed into. That pipe would work, but honestly it'd probably be a bitch to clean once it got clogged. Those pipes normally have huge bowls though
If you only plan on smoking once or twice by yourself, just roll a joint. It's cheaper that way, but if your friends have a bowl, offer to throw down in exchange for use.
also, Marijuana is not addictive, at all. After a bit you might be like "awe i want to get high" but not at all like a coke head thats out in the streets asking for money for an eightball or something
[QUOTE=yuki;29979600]If you only plan on smoking once or twice by yourself, just roll a joint. It's cheaper that way, but if your friends have a bowl, offer to throw down in exchange for use.[/QUOTE] The problem is, most people who don't smoke can't roll a joint, and it'd suck to waste his first time on a badly rolled J.
[QUOTE=Bigby Wolf;29979618]The problem is, most people who don't smoke can't roll a joint, and it'd suck to waste his first time on a badly rolled J.[/QUOTE] Good point. Possibly make an apple bowl?
chances are his dutch friend has a piece of some kind
I don't want to make it a habit is what I meant, I think a joint might be easier for now since I can get my mum to roll it for me! Should I use those little white tabs you use on cigarettes? Also, will I not feel anything the first time as my friend and Bigby wolf said? I don't see a point if I'm not going to feel anything, I'd of thought the affects would be amplified by your first time but that's just a guess.
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