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by Nicole Skrobin
Maybe you’ve heard the song “Lean and dab” but
never actually used a dab for consuming cannabis.
Nicole Skrobin details the types of dabs and how
to safely use these potent cannabis delivery systems.
if you had to guess the number of people who consume
cannabis around the world, what would your guess be? If
you were in the ballpark of around 200 million people, then
you’re not too far off! According to a 2019 World Drug Report,
nearly 200 million people consume cannabis for many reasons,
and this plant is the most widely consumed drug globally. As
new cannabis products and consumption methods advance
and evolve, like dabbing, more people are taking an interest
in this plant. Continue reading to learn more about the world
of cannabis concentrates, but specifically dabs, tips and tricks
for dab beginners, and how to dab safely and blissfully!
dabs and dabbing for Beginners:
Before diving into what dabbing is, what are dabs? Dabs
are very concentrated doses of cannabis produced through
an extraction process by pulling out THC, other cannabinoids,
terpenes, and flavonoids. They are also typically
produced from cannabis stems and other leftover plant
material from the whole cannabis plant.
Beyond the general term “dabs,” there are
several dab varieties you may have read
about, heard, or seen at cannabis dispensaries.
A handful of these varieties include
wax, shatter, budder (or butter), resin, and
honeycomb. Although the cannabis extraction
process may sound complicated to some
consumers, it can be done simply and safely.
Over the years, evidence has been revealed from a plethora
of medical reports, studies, and clinical trials about different
cannabinoids containing their own array of therapeutic
and medicinal properties, and this includes the two most
recognizable cannabinoids on the market — cannabidiol
(CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), both
of which can be dabbed.
dabs — A Favorite Among Medical Cannabis Patients
Out of all cannabis enthusiasts and consumers, a large
majority who consume dabs are medical cannabis
patients. In the U.S., as of mid-2019, there were roughly
3.1 million state legal medical cannabis patients, representing
a large population of people struggling with
some type of medical issue. Fortunately, the freedom
medical patients have in trying different cannabis
products, including dabs, can be a huge difference
maker. This is partly because THC-rich cannabis concentrates
like dabs pack a powerful and immediate punch.
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