Getting high from cannabis can be relaxing. Fortunately, rolling a joint and smoking it isn’t the only way to consume marijuana. Nowadays, you can vape or dab it.
If it’s your first time to dab or you’ve done it once or twice only, keep reading to know the dos and don’ts of dabbing.
Do Expect That The Effect Will Be Immediate And Powerful
Dabbing is similar to vaping. However, the difference is that dabbing requires a bit of finesse. One wrong move, and you’ll be having a coughing fit. Nonetheless, you should expect that regardless of whether you do it right or make mistakes along the way, the effect of the vapor you’ll produce will be more potent than just taking hits from a vaporizer.
Remember, you’re going to deal with concentration when dabbing. A small wax dab can be more potent than a teaspoon of dry weed. So, don’t overdo it, and melt your resin fast with high heat. To know more about heat control when dabbing, you may want to check out Dr Dabber.
Don’t Do Anything After Dabbing
As said in the previous section, the effects of dabbing can be immediate and more potent. The last thing you should do is drive or operate anything that requires focus. You should know that the range of effects dabs can result in is fainting or being too high enough.
Do Prepare Dutifully Before Dabbing
You’ll take a few nasty hits during your first few sessions if you’re a beginner. Because of that, you should always be ready to keep those rough coughs away. One of the most reliable ways to relieve a bad hit is to gulp down some sugary drinks.
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Don’t Risk The Quality Of The Dab
Again, dab concentrates can be potent. However, a concentrate’s potency can vary wildly, so it’s best to only take ones from a trustworthy supplier. You don’t want to mistakenly consume a highly potent one full of THC, as it may sour your experience.
Do Know That You May Experience A Different Kind Of High First
Another thing to note is that if it’s your first time-consuming cannabis, you can expect you won’t get high as fast as your experienced friends or feel the same way they do when they dab.
As a first-timer, you may not have cannabinoid receptors in you yet. This is a bit debatable, but many have observed it to be potentially one of the reasons newbies don’t get high during their first few tries.
Your body needs these receptors to consume THC. After a few sessions, your body will have more of these, according to experts.
Don’t Dab The Poor Man’s Way
The old-fashioned way of dabbing is using knives, plastic bottles, and a stove or other good heat source like a torch. This method is often called the poor man’s way of dabbing. As a beginner, you can’t dabble in this territory yet. It’s highly recommended that you get a kit or rig for safety reasons. The last thing you want is to get high, forget that you’re holding a hot knife, and get burned.
Moreover, you should familiarize yourself with different rigs, kits, and setups. The standard setup requires a rig, nail, and torch. Of course, it won’t be an ordinary nail. The dab nail or a banger used in dabbing kits is a component used to hold the concentrate, designed to be heated. Think of it as a small casserole. It’s often made of ceramic, titanium, quartz, and glass.
There are also what they call e-nails. They’re similar to vaporizers but built together to be used with other dabbing components, such as rigs, carb caps, and dabbers. Depending on your setup type, the steps needed to vaporize your dab may differ.
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Do Know All The Effects Of Cannabis
There’s always room for precaution, especially when taking recreational substances. As dabs are highly concentrated, you should know full well that this method of taking in cannabis gives you a higher chance of experiencing uncomfortable side effects other than the ‘high.’
While most would welcome these effects, you should at least be aware of what they are to understand what’s going on as you continue your session. Some of the common side effects of cannabis are the following:
- Blood pressure changes—can either lower or raise your blood pressure
- Gastrointestinal problems like abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Facial redness or flushing
- Drowsiness or dizziness
These side effects may happen typically after continual use. However, they may present themselves even during your first attempts to consume cannabis. So, if you ever feel these effects, don’t panic. In some cases, they may present themselves as symptoms of cannabis withdrawal if you stop dabbing. Nonetheless, if they persist, be sure to consult your doctor.
Don’t Dab For Show
As much as possible, don’t take big hits yet. Dabbing isn’t a contest. Whatever your reason is for consuming resins, it shouldn’t be about showing off. Take in small quantities. Meanwhile, if you need to cough, cough. And if you feel high, it’s time to slow down or stop.
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Do Clean Your Kit, Rig, Or Gear
To have the best flavor and lower the risk of inhaling stuff you shouldn’t be inhaling (e.g., E. coli, strep, black mildew), clean your rig, kit, or gear religiously before starting a session. Some steps you should do are torching your nail clean, washing the rig with alcohol, rinsing them with water, and drying them afterward.
Don’t Heat Your Dab Too Much, Too Fast
The hotter the concentrate is, the faster it will vaporize. While that’s not completely bad, it’s inefficient, and you will quickly waste a lot of the good stuff.
Dabbing by using a red-hot nail is completely fine as well. However, it’s recommended that you do it once you’ve accustomed yourself to low-temp dabbing. After all, a red-hot nail will produce a huge and thick cloud of vapor, which can be utterly rad if you already have iron lungs—slang for someone who can take massive hits, not the iron lung medical device.
Do note that the dense cloud a high-temp dab can produce can be an acquired taste—not to mention that it’s also harsh to the lungs.
Conclusion
As a beginner, dabbing seems intimidating to do. But you’ll soon realize that dabbing is an effective way to get high—so long as you’re mindful of all these dos and don’ts. Good luck and have a fun time!
