Your Very First Time Smoking Recreational Marijuana
With marijuana being legalized for recreational use in a number of states, more and more people are trying it for the first time. This can be a really positive, relaxing experience. However, if you are about to smoke recreational marijuana for the first time, there are a few tips you'll want to follow to ensure it goes well.
Choose a lower-THC strain.
Different marijuana strains contain different amounts of THC. Dispensaries usually report this as the %THC. Some experienced smokers look for the strains that contain the highest percent THC. But as someone who has never smoked marijuana before, these strains may be too strong for you. You'll want to start off with a lower THC level as this will give you more control over the effects. If the dispensary has a strain with somewhere around 8% or 10% THC, that's a good place to start.
Consider buying a pre-roll.
Rolling a joint or a blunt takes some skill. You don't want your first time smoking to be a frustrating experience that starts with you struggling to roll. Many dispensaries sell pre-rolls, which are pre-rolled joints ready to be smoked. If you purchase one of these, you're all set to go without the worry of rolling. Alternatively, you could purchase a bowl or pipe and use that to smoke, although this does take a bit more skill than smoking a pre-roll.
Choose a relaxing setting.
If you're in a relaxing setting with people who you feel comfortable around, you will feel better when you smoke. You're less likely to develop the paranoia and anxiety you may have heard some people complain about. So, before you smoke, take some time to settle in and create a relaxing space. Change into comfortable clothing, get nestled on a nice couch, and put on some chill music that you enjoy.
Go slow.
Smoke one hit at a time. When you're brand new to marijuana, sometimes all it takes to get high is one hit. Other times, it might take you a couple of hits. The best way to make sure you don't smoke too much this first time around is to wait a few minutes between hits. Once you feel something, stop. There's always room to get higher next time. This first time, you want to take things easier and make sure you have a good experience.
With the tips above, you should have a better experience when smoking recreational marijuana for the first time. Enjoy!
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