If you still have not made your debut in the world of weed and facing that first time makes you a bit nervous, here are a few tips so you can enjoy a first trip that is pleasant and safe. Do not go wild: do things properly on your first contact with the plant.
If you have never smoked and want a good first experience, follow these steps
There is still work ahead, but cannabis is slowly stopping being seen as just a drug and its use is spreading fast, both recreational and medical. In fact, the UN recommended taking cannabis out of the group of most dangerous substances, where it had been classified alongside cocaine or ecstasy. Acceptance keeps growing, and that has probably sparked your curiosity to try it. Follow these tips so your first time is as safe as possible.
Do not forget to hydrate
Dry mouth is one of the first physical effects you are going to notice, and it can be uncomfortable: weed leaves your mouth drier than a desert dune. Keep water, soft drinks or juice within reach so you can keep sipping.
Find a chilled out setting
The setting is key. We already told you about How to Create the Perfect Atmosphere Smoking Joints With Your Mates: look for a place with the right conditions for your first session so you can enjoy the trip the way you should.
Pick a moment when you have already got your stuff done
On your first time you are going to feel a lot of sensations all at once, and the effect is going to switch you off a bit, so it is better to pick a moment when you have nothing left pending. Night time is usually the best moment to get started.
Get some food ready to take the edge off
Along with the dry mouth you are going to start feeling a monstrous hunger: THC compounds switch on the neurons that wake up your appetite even when you are full. So keep munchies of all kinds nearby to deal with the cravings.
Smoke with company
Any long time smoker knows that joints hit a thousand times better when they are shared. And on that first contact it is better to have someone you trust acting as your guide during the flight. If you follow these tips you have nothing to worry about, but the chance of greening out is always there, and it is better to have someone close just in case.
Start on a full stomach
Remember that time you went out for drinks with your mates without having dinner and by the third one you were on the floor? Same thing happens with weed. Having a full stomach helps you absorb the THC better and keeps the trip from getting out of hand. Have a proper sandwich before you start.
Start with a couple of drags and a small joint
Maybe you are starting out with a mate who loves smoking bongs, but there is no need to keep up with them. The best move is to start with a small joint and try it out little by little. Our 1¼ rolling papers are perfect for rolling something small to get going in a sustainable way.
Do not drive or put anyone at risk
Weed has plenty of upsides, but it also limits us physically: distances and spaces get distorted by the effect of THC. So do not even think about driving or doing anything that puts anyone's physical safety at risk.
Are you going to put these tips into practice on your first experience, or are you the type to go all in? Tell us on stories what you thought.
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