In today’s world, as cannabis becomes increasingly popular, it’s worth understanding not only its medical applications but also the effects that passive smoking can have. When cannabis burns, smoke rises around it, which also affects other people in the vicinity – this particularly applies to enclosed spaces. In this article, we’ll examine what passive cannabis smoking really means, what its effects might be, and how to avoid them.
What will you learn from this article?
👉 What is passive cannabis smoking?
👉 What effects can passive cannabis smoking have?
👉 How to avoid passive cannabis smoking?
Table of contents:
Passive cannabis smoking – what does it mean? 😶🌫️
Passive cannabis smoking refers to situations where a person inhales cannabis smoke despite not smoking it themselves. This phenomenon is particularly significant in places where cannabis is legal and its use is common, such as in some US states or in the Netherlands.
Regarding medical cannabis, which is used to treat various conditions, it’s worth noting that even people not intending to use its properties may be exposed to cannabinoids through smoke inhalation. It’s therefore important to understand what consequences such passive smoking might have, particularly in terms of health.
It’s worth noting that the issue of passive smoking applies to a lesser extent to cannabis vaporisation. Cannabis vapour doesn’t linger in rooms as long as smoke does in the case of smoking. Therefore, vapour from a vaporiser poses a much lower risk of passive inhalation compared to classic combustion.
Passive cannabis smoking – effects 🥴
Passive cannabis smoking can have various health effects, which aren’t always as intense as those associated with direct smoking. People inhaling cannabis smoke, even if they don’t smoke it themselves, may experience various effects, including mild intoxication. The smaller the enclosed space, the faster or more intensely these symptoms occur. Of course, cannabis overdose won’t happen here – the effects will rather be only “superficial”. Nevertheless, for people who haven’t used cannabis before, the experience can be quite unpleasant.
Studies suggest that after just 15 minutes of exposure to cannabis smoke, THC can be detected in the passive smoker’s body, which can lead to unpleasant side effects such as dizziness or feelings of disorientation, particularly in people who haven’t had previous contact with cannabis.
Long-term exposure to passive smoking can lead to increasingly intense effects, which result from the action of THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis. People who stay in enclosed spaces are particularly vulnerable to these effects because the smoke has nowhere to dissipate. It’s also worth noting that the effects of passive smoking can be dangerous for children.
In terms of health, cannabis smoke contains many chemicals that can be toxic. For this reason, non-smokers exposed to passive smoking may experience health problems similar to those occurring in tobacco smokers. Therefore, one should be aware of the real health risk that comes from being in a place where cannabis is being smoked.
Passive cannabis smoking – how to avoid it? 🚭
Avoiding passive smoking can be simpler than it seems. First of all, it’s worth ensuring that the consumption of this substance isn’t allowed in public places where we spend time.
But is cannabis harmful overall? The answer to this question isn’t straightforward, as much depends on individual predispositions and health context. If you’re someone who doesn’t want to be exposed to cannabis, it’s good to avoid close contact with people currently smoking and choose places where it won’t be allowed.
Passive cannabis smoking – summary 🤔
Passive cannabis smoking can carry various effects, both physical and mental. Understanding how THC and other cannabinoids affect the body is crucial for assessing risk.
Remember then, that when someone lights up a joint next to you, you too might catch a ‘green’ ticket to the land of disorientation and empty fridges.
Lucas Cysewski – CEO and founder of VapeFully
In the case of medical cannabis, dosing it in appropriate amounts will be important to avoid unwanted effects. Additionally, one should care about healthy ways of consuming the medicine. Smoking carries many negative effects – e.g., exposure to tar substances. These negative issues also affect passive smokers.
It’s worth remembering that a responsible approach to the topic can help minimise risks and enable a better understanding of how to use the benefits that medical cannabis brings.
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