Q&A

I am new to this. I want to try smoking to help with chronic pain. Is it true that smoking harms your throat?


It sounds like you may be new to cannabis. There are many different ways that cannabis can potentially help with chronic pain. It is true that smoking flower from a pipe, a joint or any other way may be harsher on your throat than say vaping from a vape pen or a desktop vaporizer.

Many people find that edibles work well for them. When you ingest cannabis this way you metabolize the THC so it takes longer to feel the effect (up to 2 hours often) but the pain relief can last as long as 4-6 hours. For this reason edibles are often most popular before bedtime.

There are also a variety of topicals you may want to try for localized pain.

I think the biggest thing to know if you are just starting out, is that finding the right solution for you may take some time. You may find you prefer very THC and high CBD or you like a sativa or an indica. Take your time and go low and slow. I will post some articles that may be helpful:

https://www.hellomd.dev/health-wellness/cannabis-101-thc-vs-cbd

https://www.hellomd.dev/health-wellness/beginner-s-guide-finding-the-right-marijuana-vaporizer

Methods of Administering Medical Marijuana

Get Started with Cannabis: A Comprehensive Overview of Medical Marijuana

pamelahadfield

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
What you'll find in this article
    Add a header to begin generating the table of contents

    Related Q&As

    Question and Answer

    Is CBD Oil Good For Pain?

    I’m interested in alternative therapies to treat my pain, but I donโ€™t like getting high. Iโ€™ve heard about CBD oil and want to hear more.

    Read More ยป
    Scroll to Top

    The perfect dose of cannabis content

    Delivered right to your inbox. Sign-up for news, advice, product recommendations and more.

    By signing up for Perfect Dose, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.