Why is marijuana smoked with tobacco in some parts of the world, while elsewhere the practice is seen as an abomination? The truth is that many cannabis users don’t want to do it, for a long list of reasons, including the scientific evidence that tobacco is a harmful, addictive substance, or the fact that it changes the flavor, the smell and even the effect of THC.
Be that as it may, in today’s article we’ll look at this phenomenon and suggest alternatives for those who want to kick the habit of mixing tobacco with cannabis.
While in the United States, Canada and South America the practice of mixing cannabis and tobacco is practically non-existent, in Europe it is considered commonplace. But... Why?
The long debate: yes or no to tobacco?
While the harmful effects of tobacco are widely known, cannabis and its use (taking into account its benefits and risks) remained, until recently, largely unknown. As a result, there’s a school of thought around the world that claims the body tolerates marijuana smoke well, while tobacco smoke causes all kinds of cancers: lung, colon and rectal, among others. Is this claim true? We say: partly.
As with everything in life, the answer lies in how it’s used. Yes, many studies highlight that pure cannabis smoke doesn’t cause lung cancer, but on the other hand, it has been proven that the same smoke can damage the bronchioles in the lungs. Of course, as we’ve seen, the damage is nowhere near comparable to tobacco, but it’s still there.
We’d also like to stress that, so far, we’ve only talked about consuming these substances by smoking. As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, cannabis has many benefits for the body. So we at Cube BCN urge regular users to (also) consider alternative methods of consumption.
Benefits and disadvantages of smoking marijuana with (or without) tobacco
Perhaps, the key to the consumption of marijuana together with tobacco can be found going back in time: in Europe, for a long time, hashish was the main product (not flowers). Then, there was a drawback: to smoke pure hashish you needed a special pipe, but not if you mixed it with tobacco. Now that we know what is the main cause of this consumption, let's look at its pros and cons:
The benefits of mixing tobacco with marijuana
1. Marijuana lasts longer and the flavor is intensified.
These are two of the most obvious benefits. Logically, in terms of quantity, if the same amount of marijuana is smoked both with and without tobacco, it will obviously last longer in the first case. Why? Pure joints contain at least a gram, which for smokers used to mixing with tobacco is a waste.
On the other hand, and in reference to the flavor, if you are a regular tobacco smoker, you will notice an intensity incomparable to pure cannabis.
2. The effects of marijuana are altered.
We know that nicotine and tobacco have effects on the brain in their own right, but what happens when they’re combined with cannabis? It seems that the effects of nicotine enhance the effects of marijuana, producing a more “clouded” high.
The use of pure cannabis
1. You can enjoy the authentic taste of marijuana.
If you love purity and authentic flavors, this is definitely the option for you. The smell and taste of cannabis are among the most important aspects of the experience, which is why smoking pure marijuana gives you a full aromatic experience.
2. More natural and less chance of addiction
Many of us are aware of the various benefits of controlled cannabis use for the human body. And we are also well aware of how nicotine can negatively affect the human body.
Certain studies also support the empirical theory that there’s a higher risk of dependence for those who mix marijuana with tobacco.
3. Smoking marijuana is not highly harmful to health and has no direct effects on the human body.
Those who want to enjoy the pure smell and taste of cannabis do so, for the most part, by consuming it unmixed. It is clear that the experience of pure marijuana is different from the experience of mixed weed, not only in essence, but also in effects and "high": when smoked pure it is much clearer.
On the other hand, focusing on health and the direct effects of consumption on the body, tobacco smokers often point out that their sense of smell and taste is poor, while marijuana increases sensitivity to taste and smell.
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