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Vaping |
Ingesting |
Smoking |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Form |
Portable or desktop vaporizers |
Cannabis oils You can make your own edibles using dried cannabis or cannabis oils |
Cannabis cigarette (joint), pipe, water pipe (bong) |
| Effects |
Immediate effects (within minutes) Shorter duration (up to 4-6 hours) |
Delayed effects (within 1-2 hours) Longer duration (up to 6-10 hours) |
Not recommended; medical cannabis smoke contains many of the same cancer-causing chemicals as tobacco smoke |
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Ideal for symptoms that require immediate treatment or following eating. |
Ideal for symptoms that persist throughout the day or night |
Understanding
medical cannabis
How does
cannabis work?
What causes the
effects of cannabis?
What do
THC and CBD do?
What is the
difference between indica,
sativa and hybrid?
What’s the difference
between medical cannabis
and cannabis from other
sources, like dispensaries?
What are the possible
side effects of medical
cannabis treatment?
Why should I choose
Shoppers to obtain
medical cannabis?
