Top 3 Fastest Ways To Get High Without Smoking

Cannabis consumption comes in all shapes and sizes.

Smoking up tends to be the reliable choice for those wanting to get high fast, but it can take a toll on lung and throat health over time.

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to use cannabis without smoking and still get those quick effects.

See below for the top 3 cannabis consumption methods on how to get high without smoking. 

Cannabis tinctures are quickly becoming more popular as consumers begin prioritizing their lung health. Besides smoking, it’s the most straightforward method of consumption that doesn’t require infusing THC into an edible or beverage.

These oil tinctures can come in different formulations, like THC-only, CBD-only, or a balanced mix, but if you’re looking to get high, get one that’s THC-dominant. They come with easy dosing guidelines, usually noted on the dropper and measured in milliliters.

But here’s the catch: THC tinctures won’t deliver fast-acting effects if you swallow them right away. For the best results, hold the tincture under your tongue for up to a minute. This allows the cannabis oil to absorb directly through the blood vessels in your mouth, and you’ll start feeling the effects within about 15 minutes.

Your typical weed brownie and cookie are notorious for producing strong effects but taking an hour to kick in entirely. That’s because it uses regular fat-soluble THC, which must bind to a fat (like butter) and travel through the digestive tract in order to feel its effects.

Scientists and cannabis researchers have begun transforming cannabinoids like THC and CBD into water–soluble compounds. That means these cannabinoids can produce faster effects by bypassing the digestive tract and traveling directly into the bloodstream. 

Water-soluble edibles can produce effects almost instantly. 15 minutes at most. See below for some common water-soluble edible options:

• Cannabis beverages
• Nanoemulsion gummies
• Nanoemulsion mints, tarts, chews, etc. 

You might think vaping is basically the same as smoking, but there’s a key difference: no combustion. While inhaling anything into your lungs isn’t exactly ideal, vaping is generally considered less harmful than smoking because it doesn’t involve burning plant material.

With vaping, you’re avoiding the butane and carcinogens that come with smoke. Instead, you’re inhaling vapor that contains cannabinoids like THC. This means you get the effects quickly, as the THC travels directly into your bloodstream, and you’ll feel pretty high in no time.

Because vaping calls for inhalation, the THC travels directly into the bloodstream and produces the fastest effects out of all the methods on this list. Although it’s still interacting with the lungs, vaping is one of the safer ways to experience the instant effects of cannabis (and its flavors).

That said, it’s important to be aware of the health concerns around vaping. While it’s often seen as a cleaner alternative to smoking, it’s still putting strain on your lungs, so it’s worth weighing the risks.

Sublingual tinctures may be your best bet for the healthiest way to get high faster without the use of inhaling smoke or vapor.