Effects and ways to use

Beyond joints and edibles: seven unusual ways people use cannabis, from shisha and cannabis coffee to raw leaves and topicals, and what to know.

Microdosing means taking very small amounts of cannabis. Learn typical starting doses, the easiest methods to measure and how to track what works.

Does holding in a hit get you higher? What happens in the lungs, why most THC is absorbed in seconds and better ways to get more from your bud.

A tolerance break resets how cannabis feels. Learn why tolerance builds, how long a t break usually lasts and tips to make the break easier.

Four smoke free ways to use cannabis: edibles, tinctures, vaporizers and topicals. How each one works, onset times and tips for first timers.

Synthetic plant growth regulators can make buds look dense but harsh. Here are seven causes of PGR weed and how home growers avoid them.

Red eyes after smoking come from THC widening small blood vessels. See why it happens, how long it lasts and easy ways to keep it to a minimum.

What a weed hangover is, why heavy use or edibles can leave you groggy the next day, and simple habits like water, rest and smaller amounts.