Some of ourselves knew more about Cannabis then we did american culture prior to cheifing on that sweet devils lettuce,others stumbled across their first time smoking weed knowing nothing other than how amazing reefer makes you feel. Being stoned can be pleasant but confusing for beginner’s so i have devised 10 tips that should help any novice keep up with the daily toker’s.

1) Be sure to inhale- when you finish sucking in smoke, suck in a little bit of fresh air, and finish taking a deep breathe inward carrying the smoke to your lungs. Then return your breathing to normal, holding it in too long can give you a headache, and is not any more effective at retaining smoke.

2)Chill Take it easy- do not talk to much, which usually comes from overthinking. Avoid being annoying pretending cops are coming(no one likes that), go with flow and just chill.

3)No Paranoia – Trust me, know one is talking about you behind your back, the cops are not coming, and everything is fine, just take deep breaths and keep a reasonable filter on decisions, if you think your thoughts are wild and irrational than write them down and later visit the idea with a clear head.

4) It’s not a competition- Don’t take the biggest hit possible or try to kill the bowl,take a smooth toke (once for bowls and bongs two hit for joints and blunts), not to small, not to big, just nice and fluent through your lungs.

5) Do Not Advertise- Take pictures on your own time. If you are smoking do not be telling everyone, do not post pictures on social media, and most importantly do not walk around squinty eyed trying to look like an obvious stoner. I find it much more enjoyable when regular folks are clueless to my marijuana use.

6) Slobbering is a big NO – double check to make sure your mouth is not wet before you put it to any joint, or piece, and after each hit before you pass it off check to see if you left a wet spot. Using the tip of your lips is also an effective way to keep pipes dry, all you need is the suction to get that smoke flowing.

7)Not all pipes have carbs(third hole on pipes)- If your piece has an extra hole and you just cant figure out what to do with it, it is a carb. Before lighting the bowl cover hole, and before you inhale expose the hole so that you get fresh air running through to clear the smoke.

8)When no tool for Chapel, grab an apple! Some are certainly going to be messier than others, but any fruit or vegetable can be converted into a pipe with a few simple holes carved into it. Apples, and potatoes are the easiest contenders.

9) Don’t Mooch- If you are one of those people getting smoked out habitually without ever returning the favor, offer to pitch in what you can, if it isn’t sticky flowers it can be drinks and snacks that will satisfy your friends munchies and definitely keep them happy to share.

10)Lastly, PLEASE DO NOT smoke the stem- Yes the stem contains THC, but in tiny doses, the taste is negatively pungent, and will leave you with a headache. You can easily save your stems in a baggy or jar until a decent amount collects, at that point you have hash to be made, but leave the stem by itself alone.

Thank you all for reading, I will be adding more tips for smokers soon, and i hope this will help inform and save fellow enthusiasts from negative smoking situations.

Happy Tree Combusting,

-Psili