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As time goes on, the medical consumption of dabs is
becoming less taboo and more accepted for a variety
of reasons. There is now a surplus of accessible and
educational content about this consumption method and its
benefits, knowledgeable doctors and budtenders willing
to help and point patients in the right direction, and useful
resources about cannabis experimentation and trial and
error. Fortunately, there are safe ways to dab whether you
are at an intern, entry-level, mid-level, or executive level
when it comes to cannabis.
For example, one way to experiment with dabbing as
a beginner is to take it slow by consuming a low dose,
allowing yourself to experience its effects, observing and
documenting what and how you feel, and determining
how long the effects last. Starting small, going slow, and
observing your body’s reaction to dabs and the effects is
ideal for any medical patient or recreational consumer.
To ease into this consumption method, beginners can
experiment with a dab pen that contains a cannabis
concentrate. After your body adjusts to the consumption
of a cannabis concentrate and you understand how much
your body needs and can tolerate, you can transition into
the next level of dabbing.
Too much too soon can unfortunately ruin a beginner’s experience
with dabs, and if the dose is too powerful right off the
bat, a consumer may become turned off to dabs and dabbing
altogether. This may even sour one’s perspective on cannabis
concentrates entirely. So, taking your time with
dabbing is crucial, especially if you want to
safely reap medicinal and therapeutic
properties and enjoy its psychoactive
effects without getting overwhelmed
and/or disappointed.
Alternatives to dabbing
via a Blowtorch and Glass Pipe
Nowadays portability, convenience, and affordability are key
factors for most consumers when buying cannabis products,
especially the younger generations. It is not as common now
as it once was to use a blowtorch, glass pipe, and other metal
pieces to dab. As one may expect, dabbing with the use of a
blowtorch can be tricky, complicated, and scary, especially for
beginners. Besides dabbing the traditional way (with a rig,
blowtorch, glass pipe, and other parts), there are some alternatives
worth considering.
dab Pen or Vaporizer
To be on the safe side and to ease into the world of cannabis
concentrates, dab pens are a great alternative, and they are
easy to transport. An added benefit is you don’t have to spend
as much money on equipment or supplies. Although many
medical cannabis patients tend to consume dabs to quickly
reap its benefits, dabs are becoming more and more popular
among recreational consumers too.
eNail
Another option is to dab without a blowtorch by using an
eNail, which is an electrically powered device that heats a
metal coil that is wrapped around either a ceramic, quartz,
or titanium nail. After the coil heats the nail to your desired
temperature, it is time to drop a dab of oil onto the nail and
inhale the produced vapor from the rig. As opposed to using
a butane-powered blowtorch, this eNail approach is safer
and less expensive. By using a heated coil and nail, the
chances of a fire being started is much lower than using
a blowtorch in general. If you are skeptical about
this method though, there are other options!
Top off a bowl of bud, a joint, or blunt
with concentrated dab oil
The last options consist of topping off a bowl of bud with
a thin layer of hash oil or a similar type of oil or even
lining a joint or blunt with oil. Although these choices
involve burning/combustion, they are less invasive and
complicated dabbing methods.
These alternatives are likely the least expensive depending
on where a consumer purchases their products in addition to
any deals offered at local dispensaries. This allows for dab
experimentation, adjusting to higher potency products, and
observing body reactions.
Once the day comes when you dab for the first time or even
as you continue your dabbing journey, try to remember to dab
safely, wisely, and happily because only you can ride your
high and enjoy what comes of it!
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