How much do you consume : Per load/session/day

[lauz]

I have no idea how most of you guys are staying medicated with amounts like 0.1-0.2g. I'm using 0.3g a bowl minimum in my volcano, vaping it at the highest setting. I don't stay medicated for very long at all, is it really true that less is more? I find it hard to just stop vaping on a t break because it really helps my sleep and I just get bored without it. Anyone got any tips for someone like me trying to consume less but still be medicated?

This forum is great btw, very informative and friendly!

 

[debaserrrrr]

I have found the biggest potentiator of weed to be time. The biggest thing for me is forcing myself to wait ~3 hours between sessions. If I do that, my weed is effective.

 

[Roger D]

I guess its about dealing with the amounts you can afford. If I could have more supply I would use more. That's why I'm working, pushing the DIY to fit my production needs.

I controlled it so much because I had to pay for that shit street stuff, and I'm also worried about the impurity of it, I don't want to use too much of something if I don't feel perfectly safe. I feel safe when I have seen it grow or when there is serious certifications.

 

[z9]

I just stretched a quarter oz seven and a half weeks! That's a new record for me and trust me, it wasn't by choice. I managed to get by dabbing or vaping about twice a day, give or take. Quarter's usually last me 4 weeks, give or take. Generally more if I make BHO out of a few grams.

I have no idea how most of you guys are staying medicated with amounts like 0.1-0.2g. I'm using 0.3g a bowl minimum in my volcano, vaping it at the highest setting. I don't stay medicated for very long at all, is it really true that less is more? I find it hard to just stop vaping on a t break because it really helps my sleep and I just get bored without it. Anyone got any tips for someone like me trying to consume less but still be medicated?

This forum is great btw, very informative and friendly!

You aren't going to like this answer, but the Volcano isn't exactly known for conserving. It requires more weed than most vaporizers.

I have found the biggest potentiator of weed to be time. The biggest thing for me is forcing myself to wait ~3 hours between sessions. If I do that, my weed is effective.

This is great advice, I need to come down between tokes to get the full effect. I think I just get "numb" to the feeling for lack of a better term; it isn't tolerance, just over-exposure.

 

[lauz]

I just stretched a quarter oz seven and a half weeks! That's a new record for me and trust me, it wasn't by choice. I managed to get by dabbing or vaping about twice a day, give or take. Quarter's usually last me 4 weeks, give or take. Generally more if I make BHO out of a few grams.




You aren't going to like this answer, but the Volcano isn't exactly known for conserving. It requires more weed than most vaporizers.



This is great advice, I need to come down between tokes to get the full effect. I think I just get "numb" to the feeling for lack of a better term; it isn't tolerance, just over-exposure.

But surely it just requires a bigger bowl than other vapes, it works the same way and can strip as many actives off the bud (eventually if you have a few bags) as any other vape. Would you suggest a log vape for efficiency? I think they look pretty decent and affordable.

 

[z9]

Wow... that was poorly worded and not thought out, sorry. Please ignore that, stated the obvious. You're right a small bowl would eventually after a few bags, IMO to something that can extract the active faster. I just feel like larger bowls lead to more usage, especially in a bag. But you could end up loading multiple bowls vape with a smaller chamber. It just depends where you want to get your head to. How many times a day do you vape? I've always felt less is me in the amount I consume and number of times I do it daily. Some people just need more to get medicated than others. When I start to consume a too much it just isn't as enjoyable and I start to notice a tolerance. I don't believe in t breaks, the effects only last a few days at most. I just cut my usage to one bowl or dab before bed for a week or so.

Do you have any other vapes? I just bought my first log I'm waiting on it to arrive, they're renowned for efficiency but I haven't used one yet. Any plug in with a smaller bowl with help with efficiency and get those higher temps you seem to prefer; the Solo is a solid portable that can run as a daily driver. Just have to decide what you want in a vape.

Ever considered concentrates? My consumption has went down since I started vaping oil.

 

[SD_haze]

But surely it just requires a bigger bowl than other vapes, it works the same way and can strip as many actives off the bud (eventually if you have a few bags) as any other vape. Would you suggest a log vape for efficiency? I think they look pretty decent and affordable.

With most vaporizers, you want to cover the screen 100% with herbs so you don't have blank spaces. If it's not fully covered, the hot air will take the path of least resistance and not evenly heat up the herbal materials. The volcano has a pretty wide bowl, so it has a larger minimum load size compared to something with a thinner bowl like a log vape.


However, before buying a new vaporizer have you considered your breathing techniques? To get the most out of a smaller load size I inhale very deeply, for longer than 3 seconds or so.

Another thing to consider is the quality/potency of your herbals. 0.1g of topshelf dank could produce as much vapor as 0.3g of some mids.

 

[ataxian]

I have no idea how most of you guys are staying medicated with amounts like 0.1-0.2g.
This forum is great btw, very informative and friendly!

First of all Welcome!

I vape 0.05 (top shelf) flowers per load (3 to 4 stems in a SOLO) = 0.15 - 0.2 grams per day
However being in CALIFORNIA we have CONCENTRATES galore. 0.2 wax in a PERSEI per day
On the week-end just for amusement a 0.35 load (FLOWER) in a BENDER for flavor however it gets me a bit over medicated!

 

[lauz]

Wow... that was poorly worded and not thought out, sorry. Please ignore that, stated the obvious. You're right a small bowl would eventually after a few bags, IMO to something that can extract the active faster. I just feel like larger bowls lead to more usage, especially in a bag. But you could end up loading multiple bowls vape with a smaller chamber. It just depends where you want to get your head to. How many times a day do you vape? I've always felt less is me in the amount I consume and number of times I do it daily. Some people just need more to get medicated than others. When I start to consume a too much it just isn't as enjoyable and I start to notice a tolerance. I don't believe in t breaks, the effects only last a few days at most. I just cut my usage to one bowl or dab before bed for a week or so.

Do you have any other vapes? I just bought my first log I'm waiting on it to arrive, they're renowned for efficiency but I haven't used one yet. Any plug in with a smaller bowl with help with efficiency and get those higher temps you seem to prefer; the Solo is a solid portable that can run as a daily driver. Just have to decide what you want in a vape.

Ever considered concentrates? My consumption has went down since I started vaping oil.

Sometimes I've been medicating about 4 times in the day, totally depending on how much I have. But because I wake up during the night every night I can end up medicating twice in the night. I think this whole cycle of vaping is really upping my tolerance. I've just taken a 48 hour break and I plan to only vape once the effects have worn off. I haven't got any other vapes unfortunately, I could do with a portable vape so the solo might be more of a viable option than the log one.

I've tried dabbing with qwiso, but in all honesty I had more effects from vaping, no idea why ha. Thanks for the reply!

@SD_haze when vaping I breathe deeply and hold my breath. When I exhale, I exhale halfway then re-inhale if that makes any sense.

@ataxian I love being over medicated thanks for the welcome

 

[mvapes]

My goal is to reach 2g/month, now i'm at 4g/month.

Are you serious V? I am at a fucking gram a day! I wonder what or if I may be having side effects from heavy usage. Keep in mind - I am talking 1G of straight up middies to high grade flowers.

Currently I am waiting to meet with a neurologist next week as I am being tested for Parkinson's Disease. I would have assumed cannabis would be great for this as Parkinson's attacks the same receptors in the brain as epilepsy. I hope (I pray) that MJ is not contributing to tremors. I love MJ so so much - if it is the problem I may say fuck it and live with the shakes...

 

[lwien]

Are you serious V? I am at a fucking gram a day!

I'm at a gram a month !! What am I? Chopped liver?

But seriously, let us know how the tests go. Prayers going out your way.

 

[ataxian]

Currently I am waiting to meet with a neurologist next week as I am being tested for Parkinson's Disease. I would have assumed cannabis would be great for this as Parkinson's attacks the same receptors in the brain as epilepsy. I hope (I pray) that MJ is not contributing to tremors. I love MJ so so much - if it is the problem I may say fuck it and live with the shakes...

I keep increasing my dose:

0.5 grams of TOP SHELF FLOWERS per day sometimes more! (SOLO or VAPOLUTION)
0.2 grams of WAX - BLONDE and Well Purged (PERSEI)

My NEUROLOGIST 2010 November had me do a MRI of my head and found my CEREBELLUM shrinking?
The diagnoses was ATAXIA - Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia (SCA).
Had to retire JULY 2012 at 54 from a 30 year plus career.
All the drugs from UCLA specialists were making me worse!
Getting my Medical Marijuana License was the best decision towards managing my condition.

No more PROZAC or AMBIEN C.

Cannabis is good for us when used correctly!

 

[mrboote]

Are you serious V? I am at a fucking gram a day! I wonder what or if I may be having side effects from heavy usage. Keep in mind - I am talking 1G of straight up middies to high grade flowers.

Currently I am waiting to meet with a neurologist next week as I am being tested for Parkinson's Disease. I would have assumed cannabis would be great for this as Parkinson's attacks the same receptors in the brain as epilepsy. I hope (I pray) that MJ is not contributing to tremors. I love MJ so so much - if it is the problem I may say fuck it and live with the shakes...

A gram a day is light usage in my book, regardless of your body type. I personally would be proud of myself if I could get my consumption down that low.

One of my closest friends quit using cannabis in his late 20's because it gave him the shakes. I don't think to this day he really knows why it happens, but I know he definitely doesn't have Parkinson's. Do you experience tremors other than immediately after vaping?

 

[vorrange]

Are you serious V? I am at a fucking gram a day! I wonder what or if I may be having side effects from heavy usage. Keep in mind - I am talking 1G of straight up middies to high grade flowers.

Currently I am waiting to meet with a neurologist next week as I am being tested for Parkinson's Disease. I would have assumed cannabis would be great for this as Parkinson's attacks the same receptors in the brain as epilepsy. I hope (I pray) that MJ is not contributing to tremors. I love MJ so so much - if it is the problem I may say fuck it and live with the shakes...

mvapes, parkinson benefits from cbd i think, better than THC... but i need to confirm that. Have you considered ingesting Rick Simpson Oil aka Hash Oil aka THC oil? It's the most powerfull medicine that can be made from cannabis, and from what i gathered, CBD has neuroprotective effects, and Parkinson's is a neurologic disease that affects dopamine.

Try using more indicas and less sativas. And my intention to lower to 2g/month is a quite difficult feat, but 4g not so much... i still vape everyday, but mostly at night and more on weekends.

 

[mvapes]

Thanks you all for your kind and insightful words. My tremors come at weird times, not always after vaping. It's common at night and recently have started dropping things. Maybe I should lower my vaping temps so I don't burn off the CBD's?

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Thanks you all for your kind and insightful words. My tremors come at weird times, not always after vaping. It's common at night and recently have started dropping things. Maybe I should lower my vaping temps so I don't burn off the CBD's?

THC vapes lower than CBD.

 

[Enchantre]

Thanks you all for your kind and insightful words. My tremors come at weird times, not always after vaping. It's common at night and recently have started dropping things. Maybe I should lower my vaping temps so I don't burn off the CBD's?

More CBDs at higher temps, plus be sure to use your ABV (canna oil/butter), as you get more CBDs cooking it in fat...

Get well, friend.

 

[Darb]

Wow!
Guess I got to quit combusting.

 

[vorrange]

Thanks you all for your kind and insightful words. My tremors come at weird times, not always after vaping. It's common at night and recently have started dropping things. Maybe I should lower my vaping temps so I don't burn off the CBD's?

Like i said, switch to indica strains, and as Quetz said, higher temps. Plus, edibles is a sure way to get the last cannabinoids from +210C.

 

[mvapes]

Enchantress - your absolutely right! I am about to make my first batch. Little nervous - would butter be easier? I was going to do a quick BHO but I am a chef so maybe a butter?

 

[lauz]

Enchantress - your absolutely right! I am about to make my first batch. Little nervous - would butter be easier? I was going to do a quick BHO but I am a chef so maybe a butter?

If you can get yourself any virgin coconut oil i would recommend that instead of butter. It is a solid at room temp and can be used in lots of recipes or just used as cooking oil. It is mainly made up of saturated fats, but they are actually really good for your body because it is made up of MCTs instead of LCTs in say vegetable oil. It's just superior to butter in most ways really. I highly recommend it.

 

[debaserrrrr]

I don't like cooking the plant material for "edibles". All of that chlorophyll and whatever else tastes gross. I mix decarbed qwiso / bho with a shot of everclear and have it with a bit of coke. It's also way easier to dose. Sometimes I will mix it with a fat / oil for a different effect. I have found alcohol tinctures (bho/ever) kick in faster and last a bit less time.

 

[lauz]

I don't like cooking the plant material for "edibles". All of that chlorophyll and whatever else tastes gross. I mix decarbed qwiso / bho with a shot of everclear and have it with a bit of coke. It's also way easier to dose. Sometime I will mix it with a fat / oil. I have found alcohol tinctures (bho/ever) kick in faster and last a bit less time.

When you have cooked with plant material before did you put any water into the butter or oil when simmering? So when the butter or oil hardens there is a layer of green/brown coloured water on the bottom. You can pour this water away, melt your oil again and put in some more water to repeat the process. You can do this as many times as you like, i have not tried it yet though.

Alcohol tinctures are next on my list

 

[debaserrrrr]

Nice tip. Still, I can't imagine that could be as "clean" as using basically straight up THC. It's also worth considering that my method is a different high than a cooked plant material edible (I would think the edible would be a little more efficient).

 

[ataxian]

Nice tip. Still, I can't imagine that could be as "clean" as using basically straight up THC. It's also worth considering that my method is a different high than a cooked plant material edible (I would think the edible would be a little more efficient).

I like vapor.
Eating cannabis makes me sick!