Everything You Ever Thought About Weed

Every 4/20 posts that usually don’t give any air for smoking weed suddenly make puns and try to take it in stride. On the other hand, Lifehacker has been giving you important background information about ouid for years because we want our readers to have an informed experience, no matter where you are on your cannabis journey or what day of the year. To that end, let’s take a look at some of the most pressing weed beginner questions you may have wondered about but didn’t know where to ask.

What is a deb and why should I do it?

In fact, we recently did an entire article on the subject, talking to professionals about cannabis concentrates on how to dub . For the TL team; DR: A dab is when you heat a drop of cannabis concentrate, or any size, to a certain temperature to release steam. It’s usually a powerful experience, so be careful, but that’s why a lot of people love it so much. Using a vape pen is a great way to make tiny dabs if you’re born to be soft.

What is Shatter and what is the “terpene sugar” mentioned on the label?

This is a type of cannabis concentrate that has a brittle composition that breaks into small pieces – hence the name shatter. Terpene sugar is just another form of the same type of solvent-extracted cannabis that can take on different textures.

What can you do with concentrates other than apply them?

If you don’t have application equipment, you can always add a little to the joint or add some heavy duty concentrate to the bowl to enhance your experience. Small personal vapes can make wiping a lot easier, so it’s worth a try if you like their smell or taste.

What is the difference between a blunt, a blunt, and a blunt?

A joint is a paper-rolled weed while a joint is the same thing in a tobacco leaf or wrapper, but the joint can vary depending on where you are in the world. New Yorkers refer to a joint as a joint that is sprinkled with some tobacco or fronto leaf (fronto is a loose tobacco leaf commonly sold in New York grocery stores); but in Jamaica, a joint is just a big joint, no tobacco.

What is resin and what is live resin?

Resin is sometimes used to refer to oil and dirt left over from smoking or vaping on your devices, but live resin is the term used to refer to cannabis concentrate taken from a single source and containing all the constituents of cannabis, not just the popular cannabinoids themselves. Some living resins are also called rosin and are pressed to extract their beneficial properties.

What is a gravity bong and should you be afraid of it?

This is usually a homemade (but sometimes store bought) contraption that uses a body of water as a suction tool to draw smoke from a lit bowl, which is then removed so you can hit the hole and suck out all the smoke. This is a fun party trick and a good way to get really baked, but always be careful as this is a significant success.

Are there significant differences between a bubbler and a bong?

A bubbler is a smaller bong that still has water in it, as opposed to a tube that doesn’t have water to carry the smoke through.

Is the attacker helpful?

An inconspicuous and inconspicuous smol pipe—often dyed to look like a cigarette, but can be any small pipe—usually holds less than 0.25 grams of weed for measurable hits.

What weed do you put in vape pens?

Vape pens cover a ton of ground. There are three main types of vape pens: pre-filled with concentrate, adding your own concentrate, or adding your own flower. Some pens can accept both concentrate and flower, while others are disposable after the battery runs out or the weed tank is empty.

If it’s your own supplement, you can use any weed you want! When it comes to vaping, higher quality liquids tend to be more pleasant to vape than less flavorful strains – the more aromatic qualities it has up front, the more pleasant it will taste when vaping.

What are the main differences between tincture and extract?

An extract is any cannabis resin isolated from a plant, whether it be “full spectrum” and “live” or distilled pure THC. A tincture is a medium to which either whole cannabis flowers or cannabis extracts have been added. A tincture will be measurable and more convenient for the layman, while an extract needs a scale for accurate dosage.

Are the CBD products you get at the pharmacy better than the CBD you get at the grocery store?

There is a huge battle going on between hemp-derived products and cannabis-derived products. The hemp vs. cannabis debate has been fueled by two things: the farm bill and the outright demand from people to get high on weed that trumps government intervention. Cannabis with less than 0.3% THC is often considered Feds cannabis, while cannabis grown above the federally allowed limit is the good weed we know and love.

Cannabis can get “hot” and produce “too much” THC, making the whole distinction pretty pointless for people with access to “regular” medical marijuana. Hemp can also be extracted and its components altered to create hemp-derived synthetic cannabinoids such as delta-8, “hemp-compatible delta-9” and the gas station CBD mentioned above.

Dispensary CBD is typically a full spectrum product, meaning it contains CBD and the full spectrum of minor cannabinoids and other components of the cannabis plant, including some THC. The CBD dispensary also holds incredibly high standards that gas station hemp simply isn’t required to uphold.

This doesn’t mean you can’t purchase the full spectrum, but federally compliant hemp-derived CBD products and extracts from trusted sources who share their certificates of authenticity (test results!) and track their stocks. Many people do it honestly.

Do topical CBD applications work?

Officially, we don’t know, but studies are leaning towards hell yes , depending on the symptom. The best research supporting CBD’s beauty drive has focused on how this cannabinoid interacts with endocannabinoid receptors in your skin, potentially alleviating inflammation caused by acne, eczema, and other environmental factors .

Is it true that some people don’t get high on their first smoke?

Some people don’t seem to have the endocannabinoid receptors needed in their brains to feel the buzz until their brain builds one in response. It’s mind-boggling and we have so little research on how this stuff works in the body; we just know it does…things.

What are terpenes and what do they do?

Terpenes are the smelly parts of any plant , such as pine, rose, pepper, cloves and other, even non-pungent substances. They can ship your buzz, so you’ll need to figure out which ones you like over time before jumping into any lemon or gas strain and hoping for the best.

Should you use DIY food tinctures or make your own canna butter?

This is strictly a preference. If you like the taste of cannabis, put some tincture on any old dish and eat it. If you hate it, your best bet is to make a strong-tasting treat to hide it. You can also use this rule for potency. Love weed? Wear it on anything. Worried about the experience? Make your own and follow the instructions for both making the oil and dosing the oil for a milder effect.

Are there any benefits to making your own meals if you live in a state where weed is legal?

The control! If you don’t like the taste of store-bought edibles or want a gourmet, home-made flavor, DIY is the best option. It’s also better financially if you want a very strong or very weak treat, most store-bought edibles are a strong dose for beginners, while “heads” need about four.