Using Marijuana

How to Use Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana is a very effective medicine used by patients across the globe to treat and alleviate symptoms of serious medical conditions that may not respond to traditional interventions.

In fact, the therapeutic effects of marijuana have been proven to induce far fewer and less severe side-effects than many commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter drugs.

The 4 Healthiest Ways of Consuming Medical Marijuana

1. Smoking Marijuana 

Pack a small amount of dried (cured) cannabis flower into a pipe, bong, or rolling paper. Hold a flame to the flower until it combusts as you inhale the smoke from the mouthpiece or the other end of the joint. 

Pros:

• The effects of marijuana are felt quickly and you get instant relief 
• It is fairly easy to regulate dosage
• It is an inexpensive method of administration

Cons:

• Smoke may be harmful to lungs and combustion can lead to breathing difficulties
• Will make you smell like cannabis smoke
• It is not a good option for patients with pulmonary damage (e.g. lung cancer, emphysema) 

2. Marijuana Vaporizer 

Preheat the vaporizer to the recommended temperature. Insert a small amount of dried (cured) cannabis flower into the herbal vaporizer. Press the button and inhale.

The medical marijuana will be heated to a temperature below its combustion point but still hot enough to release the medicinal compounds.

Pros:

• The effects of the marijuana are felt instantly 
• Using a vaporizer is less harmful than smoking marijuana
• Doesn’t create a strong smell in the way that smoking does

Cons:

• Herbal vaporizers can be expensive
• Battery-powered units must be recharged 
• Time is needed to preheat the marijuana vaporizer 

3. Marijuana Edibles

While marijuana edibles used to be limited to homemade brownies, nowadays you can find medical marijuana cookies, popcorn, crackers, nut mixes, ice cream, chocolate bars and many other kinds of foods. 

Pros:

• Provides long-lasting relief
• Great alternative to patients who are averse to smoking marijuana

Cons:

• Can take very long for the effects of the marijuana to kick in (up to several hours)
• Must be locked up to be kept out of reach of children and pets 

4. Marijuana Tea 

Many local dispensaries will sell bottles of marijuana-infused teas, juices, smoothies and sodas. You can also make your own marijuana tea by steeping a bud or piece of wax in hot water.

 **Adding a bag of your favourite tea can improve the flavour** 

Pros:

• Provides long-lasting relief
• Great alternative for patients who do not want to smoke marijuana 
• It can give you a specific feeling (eg. stress relief or energy)

Cons:

• It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours for the marijuana to take effect
• Controlling the dosage may be difficult 
• Like marijuana edibles, marijuana teas and juices provide a different ‘high’ from smoking 

Choosing the Right Administration Method 

At Medicron & Accessories, our team is dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from serious medical illness. 

Our qualified & knowledgeable staff members can guide you in all aspects of medical marijuana - from choosing the ideal strain type to which administration method is right for your condition - to ensure you receive the greatest benefits from your treatment.