Can You Snort Weed?

While possible, most of us don't snort weed. It’s not as effective, and it’s much safer to have cannabis through nasal sprays. But we’ll talk a little bit about snorting weed, and why people are doing this. 

Can You Snort It? 

Theoretically yes, you can through the nasal passage. When you spray this up the nose, usually the drugs can go through the mucosal lining, and then get absorbed directly into the bloodstream in order to create different effects. 

While it is technically possible, it’s not the recommended way to consume this. With the limited items available, there has been some criticism on the way that the nose absorbs this too, even when they are dissolved through a spray that goes into the nose too. 

Types of Stuff People Snort 

There are certain things that people can snort. 

As for flowers, you usually don’t think that you can, and usually, it’s better to just smoke or use oil extractions. 

You shouldn’t because: 

• You can’t’ grind the flower down enough to make this comfy.

• They’re not going to pass through the mucosal membranes if not small enough.

• It needs to be heated up before you feel any intoxicating results. 

Some also consider cannabis kief, which are dust like particles that are tiny after you grind the weed. This is made from the trichomes when you grind it, so it’s definitely potent, and has more cannabinoids. 

This again is not recommended because: 

• It needs to be decarbed before you can use it to have any sort of effect. 

• It’s small, but also flammable, and it’s risky to decarb this because it can catch fire, which makes this dangerous 

• Snorting also is something that makes it feel irritated 

Then there are isolates, which is basically the cannabinoid isolated, separated from the plant. These isolates are mostly pure, very potent, and they usually come with crystals that are beautiful, and can be snorted and crushed. 

However, THC can’t form this, so you can’t snort this directly on your own. 

Again, you should not do this because: 

• THC doesn’t have a crystal structure due to that only existing in an oil. 

• It can sometimes be hard to get  high off of this. 

• It requires heat, and when you heat this, the crystals melt, and then, it becomes an oil. 

You can snort CBD crystals, but they will not make you high. Usually, it won’t’ help you actually get the health benefits, but it’s definitely not comfy, nor is it discrete. 

The Solution: Nasal Sprays 

If you must take cannabis through the nose, the best way to do so is through nasal spray, which means that the drugs are put within a carrier made of liquid, and then, you just shoot it, and it goes up the nose. 

There are some cannabis-based nasal sprays. There is one being made to treat epilepsy through having the isolates properly dissolved in a saline solution. 

Nasal sprays are the best way to do this, but the biggest thing to remember is that the type of spray you get does matter. 

Some try to make this at home, but it won’t work.

However, it’s much more bioavailable than other means, and it can help with some of the other effects that people want to mitigate. The one thing that people noticed, is that they do offer almost minimal side effects to the body, so compared to regular THC, it may be the answer that you’re looking for. 

Right now, there is still much to learn about nasally taking THC products.

Strains for Ethers-Danlos syndrome

Ehlers Danlos syndrome is basically a disorder of the connective tissue that impacts the blood, skin, and bones, and muscles. It can even impact the internal organs. Cannabis can help with this, and there are some strains that are good for mitigating the pain and other effects from this as well. For those who don’t know, Ehlers Danlos syndrome is basically one that’s diagnosed based on the family history. If you have a parent who has EDS, it’s more likely for you to get it. It also comes with certain symptoms such as the following: 

• Skin that’s fragile and does bruise easily. 

• Dislocation of the joints because of hypermobility 

• Hyperextensibility of the skin, so it can stretch easily 

• Increased risk for osteoporosis and hernias. 

Some of this is based on the collagen that’s produced, or the lack of it. A lack of collagen isn’t just for those who have delicate skin, but it can impact your bones and joints.

Those with EDS tend to have fragile levels of both, but Phyto cannabinoids can help with strengthening this, and it can prevent osteoporosis, which is a condition that impacts women quite a lot. This also is good for those who want to get off opioids, as that’s one of the most common things prescribed to those that are looking to get treatment for EDS. 

The best strains 

If you’re looking to use cannabis to help with EDS, this is definitely something that can help, especially if you deal with chronic pain. White widow is one of them. it’s got almost 23% THC in it, and it’s known for being a bit intoxicating, and relieves pain. it’s good for those who want a hybrid that’s balanced, but also is pretty dynamic. 

Sour diesel is another one that does come with a lot of THC in it, and it’s got an even higher concentration of this. This is great for users who are experienced, but for beginners it can be impactful, so be mindful of that before you begin. Hindu Kush is another one. It’s calming, and it relieves pain. it does contain about 20% THC in this, so the effects of this are quite strong and psychoactive. 

Cannatonic is another good one, as this is low in THC, but rich in CBD, so if you need something that relieves pain and inflammatory conditions, this is one of the best, and it’s considered one of the most popular for this. Jack Herer is another popular one for those who have EDS, as this can offer the powerful energy boost that people need. It’s very rich in THC, and it does offer a lot of great combinations that can be a winning combo for those who want something that’ll help them get through the day without being focused on the pain constantly. 

Pennywise is another good one. It’s very effective, and it comes with the 1:1 ratio of the THC to CBD in most cases, and it doesn’t have too much to be too potent. Finally, you’ve got northern lights, which is popular, and it’s very indica heavy, helping to relax, induce relief, and also help you feel less pain. 

These are all super popular strains to use in order to tret the pain that’s associated with EDS, and it’s something that a lot of users like to use. The best way to find a strain that ultimately doe s the work for you is one that comes with a combo of both indica, along with sativa, and when you experiment, you can find the one that’s best for the symptoms at hand, and there are a lot of great benefits that come with this too.

Hyperemesis Syndrome

 

If you’ve ever heard of someone vomiting after they consume cannabis, you may wonder why that is. This is something that’s hard to truly understand, and this odd condition is someone that has cyclic vomiting which is caused by too much cannabis. 

Even if you’re not really familiar with this, you may wonder how something that’s used to help with nausea and vomiting is making you sick. It’s not totally clear, but it’s something that’s increased greatly in many ways. There is another type of vomiting that also comes with this, and it’s a little bit different from cannabis vomiting syndrome, which we’ll look at here. 

What is It? 

This is basically vomiting that’s cyclical that’s triggered through long-term cannabis use that’s excessive, categorized by a ton of nausea, vomiting, along with pain in your abdomen. This is because of a lot of cannabis being used for over a year or sometimes more. It usually involves using hot water to bathe and offer relief from the symptoms. While it’s not clear how many are affected by this, it’s something that can happen to a small variety of different cannabis users. 

CVS and CHS 

Cannabinoid hyperemesis is a type of condition that usually is cyclic, and it does have similar symptoms to cyclic vomiting. Cyclic vomiting is something that’s gastrointestinal, and it involves severe vomiting, with more recurring episodes that don’t have a cause. It also has other symptoms which include the following: 

• Repeated vomiting episodes 

• Diarrhea 

• Extreme nausea 

• Abdominal pain

CVS is usually hard to diagnose because there’s no test that tells you someone has it. It’s something that’s usually ruled out with tests, and right now, there isn’t a cure. 

In contrast, cannabinoid hyperemesis is a bit more progressive than normal CVS. This is something that happens when you use cannabis for the long term. It includes the following: 

• A ton of nausea

• Too many vomiting episodes 

• Bathing in hot water 

• Too much abdominal pain 

The biggest difference is the exposure t too much cannabis, and the hot water bathing that does offer relief specifically for this one.  It’s mostly caused by cannabis, so that’s the main factor. There are different tests that can be done, but there is nothing that does definitively show whether or not you have it. Most of the time, there are certain factors which go into this, and they include: 

• Cyclic vomiting and nausea 

• The symptoms go away when you don’t use cannabis 

• Hot baths are a way to relieve symptoms 

• It is male prevalent 

• It’s something that involve cannabis use weekly 

The thing is, because there is no specific test, it does get misdiagnosed as CVS in most cases. And sometimes there is some confusion between both, since they’re not properly diagnosed. 

Treatments 

There are certain treatments that are used for those that do use this. Sometimes, the only cure for the long term is cutting cannabis. While that’s not necessarily possible, it can be done, or just limit the usage. 

Showers and hot baths work. In severe cases, if you have dehydration, and you may need to use IV fluids. Capsaicin cream is something that also helps with soothing the body, and it can help. Finally, you are to avoid narcotics because these medications can only make it worse.

Although rare, it’s something to be mindful of, especially in the treatment of your problems, and it’s good to know what the symptoms are, and understand that there is a difference between these certain conditions and their factors.