Guide to Marijuana

[Hempamasta]

If someone could sticky this.. it would be great. I've read too many posts where people are trying all sorts of methods to get high.. and they don't work.. and they waste bud and then come on here to ask why they didn't get high, and then they are laughed at.

Sooo...

1. The Drug

Marijuana is a plant. The main aspect of marijuana that makes people feel good is Delta-9 Tetrahydracannabinol. Also known as THC. THC is a part of a family of chemicals known as cannabinoids. All cannabinoids combine to get people "high". The most common form of use for marijuana is for the flowering tops to be smoked in a joint, blunt, pipe, bong, gravity bong, waterfall bong, bubbler, hookah, vaporizers, chillums, hotknives, shotguns, etc.

2. Methods

Now, there are other ways to get high other than just smoking the plant material. First, you have to understand that THC is alcohol and fat soluable. So, what does this mean? Well, it means that there are a few other methods that deal with cooking to prepare marijuana for consumption. A "Green Dragon" is where you take the marijuana stems and buds and mix them with alcohol. The higher proof of alcohol works better.. so everclear is the best. You take the plant material and soak it in alcohol. Sometimes people take the alcohol and bud and mix it in a pot over some light heat, stirring occasionally, then straining the marijuana out and saving the "green dragon" in another container. Some times people put the mixture in a bottle and put it in a black trash bag and set it on their roof in the sun for a few weeks so the heat from the sun does the job. I prefer the latter. Some people like to just take shots of Green Dragon, but the taste of everclear and bud is awful. Something that works rather well is dump out about half of a Dr. Pepper and fill the rest up with your Green Dragon, and then take that into the movie theater. Good times.

Also, THC is fat soluable. A popular method for preparing marijuana in this manner is "cannabutter". This is where you take a large amount of butter and put it in a pot over a stovetop, and allowing the butter to melt, you mix in finely ground marijuana and stir it for about 30 minutes, then strain it out and save the oil. You can do whatever you want with the oil. Brownies, stir fry, toast with some cannabutter, etc. are all excellent. Another method that works rather well is a "firecracker". All that you do is take some aluminum foil and place a cracker on it, then some peanut butter (lots of natural oils = lots of THC absorption!) then sprinkle some marijuana on it, then another cracker with peanut butter and sandwich them together. Fold the foil up and toss it in the oven. Bake in the oven at 220 degrees for 22mins. (unless you smell it starting to burn, then take it out.) Wait until its cooled enough for you to eat without burning your tongue, then wait an hour or so (give or take 20mins) for the effects to kick in. Usually 2 or 3 gets the job done quite nicely.

NOTE: These are the best ways to consume marijuana if you cannot smoke it. Snorting, shooting up, shoving it up your arse, huffing, eating it raw, etc. DO NOT WORK.

Thanks for reading!

Hempamasta Reviewed by Hempamasta on 05-28-2006. Guide to Marijuana If someone could sticky this.. it would be great. I've read too many posts where people are trying all sorts of methods to get high.. and they don't work.. and they waste bud and then come on here to ask why they didn't get high, and then they are laughed at. Sooo... 1. The Drug Marijuana is a plant. The main aspect of marijuana that makes people feel good is Delta-9 Tetrahydracannabinol. Also known as THC. THC is a part of a family of chemicals known as cannabinoids. All Rating: 5

[dark12]

awesome!

[The Grim Reefer]

You forgot to mention that eating cannabis and smoking cannabis provide two VERY different highs!

[letsdoit]

You forgot to mention that eating cannabis and smoking cannabis provide two VERY different highs!

So true, so true...

[Hempamasta]

Oh yeah!

There are two types of marijuana:

Sativa and Indica. Neither is "better", it's just personal preference. Most marijuanas are a mixture of the two strains.

Generally, Cannabis Sativa gives you more of a "heady high". It's great for going out with friends to a movie or something. It's great for if you're going to a concert or when you're playing a musical instrument. Typical Sativa leaves are long and skinny. My personal favorite. The "best" Cannabis Sativa strains are
Durban Poison
Haze Marijuana
Mauwie Wauwie
Purple Haze Marijuana

Secondly, there is Cannabis Indica. Indica bud is usually the exact opposite of Cannabis Sativa... users report a strong body buzz sensation that is generally very pleasurable. Dancing and moving around, as well as sexual sensations and sleeping are generally very enjoyable activities when under the influence of Cannabis Indica. Indica Leaves are characterized by short, fat leaves. Popular strains of Cannabis Indica are:
White Widow Marijuana
Northern Lights Marijuana
Hawaiian Marijuana
Skunk Marijuana

Generally, eating and smoking marijuana give two different types of highs. When marijuana is smoked, generally people will be feeling the sensations in their head, bronchial tubes, and lungs. Breathing feels incredible. The broncial tubes are opened, allowing tar, mucus, and dust to be coughed out. When eaten, the THC goes into the bloodsteam and is carried all over the body, increasing tactile sensations. After smoking marijuana material, the onset usually occurs a minute or two after combustion. After ingestion, the onset can occur as much as an hour afterwords, depending on how much food is in the stomach and personal metabolic rates.

[hempsmoker25]

so did you make this for the guy that was talkin about shoving raw pot in his anal cavity?

[Tmar.aLL.DaYmar]

ive only eaten weed once and i didnt feel anything.

[Hempamasta]

so did you make this for the guy that was talkin about shoving raw pot in his anal cavity?

Yeah. That and other people that just ask noobish questions only to be ridiculed by the other members of this board. This way, they can just go to this thread and read without asking silly questions.

[The Grim Reefer]

You sir, have redeemed yourself! You even went the extra mile and described the differences between indica and sativa. Great guide for any newbie wanting to learn about marijuana.

I wish I had this thread when I first started smoking.

[BDubz26062]

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