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So I need some realtalk by Lemmie's resident stoners and possibly medical professionals on the benefits and risks/harms of vaping cannabis refill things on the respiratory system (using a rechargeable vape pen/battery thingy at the lowest heat setting).

Give it to me straight docs, whats up and how long do I have to live if I use it infrequently but potentially daily in small amounts?

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[โ€“] its_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago (19 children)

Inhalants in general are not good for you. Vaping introduces water, smoking introduces ash/smoke. There are no benefits to vaping or smoking. Unless you are being prescribed it by a doctor. I mean drugs are not good for you. But if you are going to, your body can usually deal with it well with moderation. Edibles are better than inhalants.

[โ€“] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (11 children)

I really wish there was like an asthma puffer delivery system where it is aerosolized rather than heated and burned. I dunno if thats possible but it would be amazing to simply have a puffer, like how there's inhaled versions of narcotic painkillers like fentanyl with legitimate medical indications and usage.

[โ€“] its_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago (7 children)

I don't know what you are talking about. I don't know of any legitimate inhaled drugs that aren't for treating the lungs.

Are you maybe thinking of narcan? It can treat an overdose of fentanyl.

[โ€“] Backsideslappy@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Methoxyflurane is still widely and legally admistered as a vaporised drug. All hail the green whistle.

Don't forget amyl nitrate

It is making a comeback, but it was removed in the 90s by many countries. So I have never heard of it in my country. :)

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