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Vape Pens / “Vaping”

WHAT IS A VAPE?
Cartridge (glass or plastic vial) of Extracted Cannabis Oil that require heat to be inhaled. Cannabis Vape Pens or Cartridges have to go through rigorous testing to ensure quality and consistency.

WHAT IS THE DELIVERY SYSTEM?

The Cannabis Oil Cartridge is Heated by a battery powered element to create a vapor.  Most Vape Pens don’t have to be turned on and are activated by breath.

HOW DOES THE BODY ABSORB CANNABIS VAPOR?

When you inhale the Cannabis Vapor, The Lungs absorb the Cannabinoids in the Vapor and circulate them into the body.

ARE THERE DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF VAPES?

Yes, All Cannabis Strains are Available.

Additionally, Vape Pens can be DISPOSABLE (Pens can be discarded when the Oil cartridge is empty, usually after 35-40 pulls / inhales) or RECHARGEABLE (Basically a battery that can attach to a cartridge. Cartridges can be switched out)

TIME TO FEEL EFFECTS?

Typically 5 minutes to 20 minutes. The Effects usually last for 90 Minutes to 2 Hours.

WHAT ARE THE POSITIVES OF VAPING?

Much healthier than smoking, as the vapor doesn’t release other carcinogens that are created during combustion (the process of burning cannabis leaves for smoking).

✺ Incredibly Easy to Use, No lighter needed and No bad smoke smells.

✺ Easy to maintain dosage levels, since each pull / inhale on the vape provides a new single dose.

✺ Easy to stop once you feel the desired level of effects.

WHAT ARE THE NEGATIVES OF VAPING?

✺ Cannabis Oil and battery power can lose some potency over time.

✺ Negative social connotations associated with Nicotine Vaping or regular smoking.

Edibles

WHAT IS A CANNABIS EDIBLE?

Extracted Cannabis Oil, mixed with a food or beverage.

WHAT IS THE DELIVERY SYSTEM?

The Cannabis Oil is mixed in with other cooking ingredients to create something to eat or drink.  

HOW DOES THE BODY ABSORD A CANNABIS EDIBLE?

The THC from the Cannabis is absorbed into the bloodstream through the digestive tract and undergoes a first metabolic pass in the liver before entering general circulation.

ARE THERE DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF EDIBLES?

Yes, All Cannabis Strains are Available. There are literally thousands of options for edibles. Edibles also come in varying doses. Most products available will have a TOTAL MAXIMUM THC amount of 100 MG. That total, however, is typically broken into 5 pieces (20 mg each), 10 pieces (10 mg each) and 20 pieces (5 mg each). Most doctors and experienced users will recommend starting with 5 mg to ensure you do not overdose, and then as you get more comfortable, increase the dosage to 10 or 15 mg at one time. Every “horror” story you have heard involving edibles is likely from people taking a 20 or 25 mg dose at once without any prior experience. Make sure you ask your doctor, bud-tender, or Healthy Swap if you have dose questions.

TIME TO FEEL EFFECTS?

This absorption process takes place more slowly than it does through the lungs, so the time to feel effects is much longer. Typically, it will take 45 minutes to 2 Hours. The Effects usually last for 2 Hours – 4 Hours.

WHAT ARE THE POSITIVES OF EDIBLES?

✺ One of the healthiest ways to consume cannabis, with no possible irritation of the lungs or throat. Modern products taste great with almost no "earthy" taste whatsoever.

✺ Modern edibles are also incredibly specific with how they are dosed. Laws require clear dose information on each product.

✺ Incredible variety of products to try. (gummies, chocolates, cookies, brownies, spices, drinks, oatmeals, etc…)

The longer time to take effect can be a positive, if you want to “make a reservation”, to feel the effects 1-2 hours in the future.

WHAT ARE THE NAGTIVES OF EDIBLES?

✺ Time for effects to start vary depending on body composition (level of sleep, water in the body, food in the stomach, etc…) and product.

✺ Once effects kick in, there is no way to reverse until they wear off.

✺ Of all the Cannabis products, edibles have the highest chance of over-dosing, since people can often take another full dose before the effects of the first dose kick in. About 99% of negative cannabis experiences come from ingesting too high a dose of edibles

Tinctures

WHAT IS A CANNABIS TINCTURE?

Medication type method made by dissolving cannabis oil into an alcohol base. 

WHAT IS THE DELIVERY SYSTEM?

The Cannabis Oil taken through a dropper or plastic syringe.   

HOW DOES THE BODY ABSORB TINCTURES?

Similar to Edibles, the tincture is absorbed into the body through the digestive track.

ARE THERE DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF TINCTURES?

Somewhat, but not as many options as with vapes or edibles. There are oils, sprays and creams for delivery systems, but there are currently only a few strains of cannabis made into tinctures.

TIME TO FEEL EFFECTS?

This absorption process is in between vapoing and consuming edibles. Tinctures usually kick in within 15 minutes to 1 hour.  

WHAT ARE THE POSITIVES OF TINCTURES?

One of the healthiest ways to consume cannabis, with no possible irritation of the lungs or throat. Tinctures are usually tasteless and odorless, which makes it great for discreet consumption.  

Tinctures have very specific dosing, so its easy to monitor how much is taken.

WHAT ARE THE NAGTIVES OF TINCTURES?

Not many, other than the scarcity of different varieties to try.