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so, i got a prescription for marijuana and i'm not real experienced in it. i bought a glass piece and have been using it, but i've noticed that after smoking a nickel sized nug i'm not really getting the therapeutic effect. i'm sorta just getting a headache and feeling a little hungry, then it goes away in like an hour. i'm kind of aware how to use the carb, but maybe i'm not doing it right? any potheads out there that can help me?

also, mayo, i realize the ridiculousness of this thread so i apologize in advance.

What is your prescription to treat, and what is the prescribed dosage?

Aestu of Bleeding Hollow...

Nihilism is a copout.

both irrelevant.

Prescriptions have a dosage and a schedule. Your issue is a lack of results, and you are asking us for those things, hoping to fix it.

So the immediate question is, did the doctor prescribe a regimen, and are you following it?

Aestu of Bleeding Hollow...

Nihilism is a copout.

Sounds like you got some marijuana someone found on the side of the road........ Have you ever smoked cigarettes before? Maybe you are just drawing on the pipe and not inhaling correctly.

[13:56:01] [W From] [Slimecrack]: I just wanted to tell your brown that when I look into its one brown eye, I see joy and love, thank god for your ass, PRAISE JESUS!

i would love to spend a day on your planet.

I am guessing that on your planet, prescriptions consist of a doctor handing you a bottle of pills and saying, "Take some of these"?

Aestu of Bleeding Hollow...

Nihilism is a copout.

Edibles maybe? This is my brother's area of expertise. :p

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Callysta of Reverence

Aestu has a point here. The Dr. should have given you some advice on when to use the marijuana, how much and an appropriate method of use. You could try rolling a marijuana cigarette or even a vaporizer if you can get one and have someone show you how to use it. Vaporizers give the cleanest form of inhalation and therefor don't give you a lot of the negative side effects of marijuana while maximizing the benefits. Just a suggestion.

[13:56:01] [W From] [Slimecrack]: I just wanted to tell your brown that when I look into its one brown eye, I see joy and love, thank god for your ass, PRAISE JESUS!

Smoke you're marijuana out of the end of a medi-gun.

In all seriousness though, if you're using for medical reasons, edible and like Krunkz said, vaporizing are the best if you're looking to avoid lung damage from use. Vaporizing will give you a high yield of THC though (90+% of what's in the plant, compared to ~30% or so through a joint or pipe), so I'd recommend going slowly the first few times you use it.

And what Aestu said, follow the doc's regiment, and if that's only producing headaches, talk to the doc.

Krunkz and Weena are right. Vaporizers are great. When smoking marijuana you can burn the THC by lighting the marijuana too much (don't torch your bud). Vaporizing removes the need for a lighter. I can't personally recommend any, but the Magic Flight Launch Box seems to get a lot of attention. It's also affordable as opposed to the other brands that ask for hundreds of dollars.

If that doesn't suit you, I'd suggest a good ol' fashioned bong... Or what head shops would prefer you to call them, water pipes. It's a lot easier on your lungs than whatever bowl or spoon you may be using.

Edit: Callysta has good advice too, but a couple of my friends on the west coast tell me that edibles are rather expensive. Dunno what the prices are near you.

I assume you're using a glass pipe?

Are you covering the thumb hole when you inhale? :P

s^ | Kay

Was this your first use? If so, it's possible that your brain hadn't yet fully activated its cannabinoid receptors; this is the case with those who don't get high their first time, which happens to be the majority of the population, myself included. Try to perfect your technique --- if you're using a bowl as I suspect, take puffs instead of long draws and thumb the carb on and off until you've fully inhaled (after drawing the initial hit, that is).

If you're looking for purely therapeutic (i.e. pain-relieving) effects, then edibles are your best bet, as they provide the full load of both THC and CBD, the latter being the "body high" component while the former is responsible for the "head high." I must, however, point out that edibles, due to their potency, increase the rate at which tolerance is acquired. So be mindful of that if you end up ingesting them regularly.

As others have said, vaporization is excellent for avoiding lung damage. If you're planning on looking into vapes, I can't recommend the Magic Flight Launch Box enough. It's potent, it's portable, it's inconspicuous and the manufacturer is one of the most reliable companies I've ever dealt with. To put it into perspective, if you break your vape, they'll send you another one. For free. And it's a lifetime warranty. Best. Purchase. Ever.

All things considered, though, just be mindful of your smoking habits. Be sure that the bud is broken up well enough --- a grinder is excellent for this, if not essential --- and that you're taking large (and clear) enough hits.

Also, a pro-tip: eat a mango before smoking/vaping/edible-ing if you want to accentuate the buzz. I'm not sure when it comes to the exact science, but mangoes apparently make your body temporarily more sensitive to a lot of chemicals, THC being one of them. It's nothing too extreme, of course, but it's certainly a bit of extra fun added to an already pleasant experience.

So enjoy, and good luck with the next sesh.

EDIT: Son of a bitch. Didn't even notice that Xeoni had mentioned the MFLB prior to my posting. Oh well.

That was my first thought as well. I know I didn't the first time lol.

xeoni, i got a quad for a 40 dollar copay from the dispensary. is this good? it went a little better last night. broke up the green, packed it tight, tried not torching it. i think before i wasn't clearing the pipe after each hit. like, i was holding down the carb, filling up the bowl, then not clearing it all so a lot of smoke was getting lost. now i just have a headache. i think i'll invest in a vaporizer. i'm not too keen on the smoking, what with all the coughing and bad taste in my mouth.