{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/joints/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_3979-markdown","title":"Country Cannabis Joints - the Future of Weed is Low THC Flower","slug":"country-cannabis-joints-the-future-of-weed-is-low-thc-flower","content":"In every dispensary, I see cannabis products with higher and higher levels of [THC](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/thc). Consumers, or at least dispensary owners who select the weed products on their shelves, believe that the more potent, the better.\n\nHigher levels of THC have proven to be big business for dispensaries. When THC levels test higher than 25%, dispensaries can [charge $75 or more for an eighth](https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisroberts/2020/06/16/science-reveals-the-cannabis-industrys-greatest-lie-youre-buying-weed-wrong-and-so-is-everyone-else/?sh=64524f8c2ee3) of weed. So it's no surprise that the weed business has consumers believing that more THC is better and relates to a higher quality product.\n\nThe problem is, it isn't true. \n\n![Hello5-min (14).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello5_min_14_6fec9680e8.png)\n\n### Why Low THC Flower is Better\n\nIn reality, the THC percentage has nothing to do with marijuana quality and, according to [a study from The University of Colorado](https://www.colorado.edu/today/2020/06/10/marijuana-concentrates-sharply-spike-thc-levels-dont-necessarily-get-users-higher), it doesn't even get you higher as the percentage exponentially increases.\n\nOur body's [cannabinoid receptors](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/beyond-the-cb1-and-cb2-cannabis-receptors-trpv1-and-gpr55) become saturated at higher THC levels, beyond which there is a diminishing effect of additional THC. So, once you get above 17-20 percent in THC content, you're not getting more high. But, even that may be too much THC; the old adage, less is more, holds true.\n\n![Hello1-min (19).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello1_min_19_52ddeee89d.png)\n\n### The Biphasic Effect of Marijuana\n\nThe biphasic effect is when a lower dosage of something creates a desired outcome, while a higher dose may produce adverse effects. Think of when you drink a glass or two of wine; you may become more social and relaxed. If you drink the entire bottle, you may become tired, aggressive, or even blackout. \n\nCannabis produces a biphasic effect within our bodies. Lower doses may create a pleasurable effect for many people, and **higher doses** may induce **paranoia**, **anxiety**, or even a **panic attack**. Lower doses also may be more beneficial in treating medical conditions. [Dr. Justin Sulak](https://healer.com/cannabis-dosing-less-is-usually-more/), a well-known cannabis physician, treats 90 percent of his patients with lower dosages.\n\nHe says, \"When I started my practice, I was surprised to see that some patients were using very low dosages (e.g. 1 puff), while other patients require much higher dosages (e.g. an entire large joint or a potent edible) to achieve optimal benefits. Over time, I noticed that most patients using small amounts of cannabis were getting better and more sustainable results than their high-dosage counterparts with similar conditions.\"\n\nBeyond whether low THC is more efficacious than higher THC, most of today's cannabis consumers aren't looking to get super high; they're looking for a strain they can enjoy that won't knock them out. And when we look at cannabis consumers that are about to enter the market, the same can be said. The vast majority of cannabis consumers want or need moderate levels of THC.\n\n![Hello6-min (8).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_8_fe2e21717c.png)\n\nSince entering the cannabis industry in 2014, I've been an advocate of **[microdosing](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-a-better-way-to-take-cannabis)**. I was extremely fortunate to receive excellent medical advice over a decade ago and found that **microdosing** cannabis stopped my [chronic migraines](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain). \n\nThis transformative life event led me to start the cannabis [Telehealth company HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started). Over the last ten years, I've [hosted educational events on the topic](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/how-to-microdose-with-cannabis-a-hellomd-event) and [written numerous articles about microdosing](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-a-better-way-to-take-cannabis) in hopes of mainstreaming the concept.\n\nIn the last couple of years, numerous brands have created [microdosed cannabis products](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-kiva-confections-petra-mint-review) for consumers desiring lower-dose THC. This is especially true within the [edibles category](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-kiva-confections-petra-mint-review), where there is a good selection of microdosed products. Yet, there has been little movement toward a lower percentage of THC when it comes to low-dose cannabis flower. \n\nThe rare exception is the new California cannabis brand called [Country](https://www.countryranch.com/). Dubbed the \"Bud Lite of cannabis,\" Country is one of the only, if not the first, cannabis brand to deliver low-dose cannabis strains successfully.\n\n![Hello9-min (3).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello9_min_3_6fd5535e72.png)\n\n### Country Revolutionizes Cannabis\n\nCountry was created by **Jamie Feaster**, one of the original founders of the **cannabis delivery app Eaze**. Jamie started Country because he saw an enormous gap in the market when it came to low-dose flower. He also has an eye toward the new cannabis consumer who may want to smoke a marijuana strain that would allow them to remain functional. His vision was to create a low-dose, premium cannabis flower to go hand in hand with a hard-working lifestyle. Hence Country's claim of weed that \"can help you accomplish an honest day's work with a smile.\" \n\nFinally, a cannabis brand that understands that many consumers like to smoke weed and get stuff done!\n\n![Hello8-min (4).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello8_min_4_d16d5458a8.png)\n\n### My Experience Trying Country Ranch's Good Neighbor Joints\n\nI purchased a six-pack of [Country Ranch's Good Neighbor joints](https://www.countryranch.com/pages/goodneighbor) for $40 from a nearby dispensary. When I tell you their packaging is next-level, I mean it. The joints come in a vacuum-sealed jar with a built-in pump that allows you to reseal the jar every time you close the lid. Brilliant! \n\nAlso, if you look at the back of any Country package you'll see a welcoming message from Jamie, the Founder, and his phone number. If you ring or text him, he actually responds! I sent him a picture of my  bunny next to his Country package of Neighbor joints and he texted me back with a friendly note back.\n\nWhen I first opened the Country package, it made a \"tsssss\" sound, leading me to believe that these joints would taste incredibly fresh. I had a busy day ahead of me and usually microdose THC, so I sparked one of the joints and smoked while I began answering my emails. \n\nAfter the first couple of puffs, I had to stop and hold the joint between my fingers to get another look at it. This flower tasted, unlike anything I'd had before. There were notes of citrus, pine, and even fruit. I could taste the terpenes in all their glory. This Good Neighbor blend features the strains [Jack Herer](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/jack-herer) and [AC/DC](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/acdc). But this joint only contains 11% THC and has 9% CBD – creating a perfect blend between the two.\n\nWhile I smoked, I hummed to the music playing and noticed that I remained clear-headed and even became a little more focused. I buzzed through my morning emails, drank my morning coffee, and felt great. In fact, I felt motivated to take on my day. \n\nAfter my experience with Country Ranch's Good Neighbor joint, I'm a big fan. This is certainly one of my new favorite brands of 2022. Now I recommend these joints to anyone looking for a low-dose flower option, and I've even brought them to dinner parties as a host gift. Even if you think you don't like cannabis, or you've had a bad experience with it in the past, Country may change your mind. \n\n### Get Your Medical Document & Purchase Medical Cannabis\n\nIt's easy to get your medical document with the online [Telehealth service HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/get-started). 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But a new generation of pre-rolls is making it easier than ever before.\n\nLeading the way in pre-rolls is [Canndescent](https://canndescent.com/#products), California's leading cannabis cultivator and purveyor of [high-end cannabis products](https://canndescent.com/effect/) designed to answer one question: how do you want to feel today?\n\n### What Are Cannabis Pre Rolls?\n\n![What is a cannabis pre-roll? [Canndescent](https://hellomd.com/articles/best-pre-roll-for-sleep-in-california-calm-by-canndescent) creates them based on effects ](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_12_23_PM_c73a53f4f5.png)\n\n\"Pre-roll\" is the dispensary-preferred term for ready-to-smoke cannabis products that can be carried and used anywhere, like regular cigarettes.  They typically consist of a filter and a cylinder filled with ground cannabis flower. \n\nPre-rolls come in various sizes and contain cannabis strains of all kinds. They're a staple of most recreational cannabis outlets and dispensaries, and today's pre-roll market features a range of upscale products that offer the highest quality cannabis flower, packaged with today's health and wellness-conscious consumers in mind.\n\n### Canndescent Defines Cannabis Luxury in the California Marketplace\n\n![An example of cannabis pre-rolls by Canndescent](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_07_57_PM_d0d2029c7b.png)\n\nCalifornia-based Canndescent was founded in 2015, and just two years later, the company became the state's leading producer of cannabis products. Since its launch, [Canndescent](https://www.vogue.com/article/cannabis-companies-green-rush-stylish-socially-conscious-canndescent-1906-bloom-farms) has been dedicated to the twin goals of sustainable cultivation and the rebranding of cannabis consumables as \"transformative products that tune and enrich the human experience.\"\n\nIn pursuing those goals, Canndescent has racked up an impressive array of industry firsts and honors. The company pioneered solar-powered cultivation and precision nutrition for its scientifically engineered strains and now focuses on developing a select few product lines that echo the styling of high-end fashion and luxe lifestyle brands.\n\n![Canndescent flower focuses on the overall effect created](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_10_26_PM_52043ecd52.png)\n\nCanndescent CEO Adam Sedlin claimed a spot on [High Times' 2018 list](https://hightimes.com/news/high-times-100-2018/) of the 100 most influential people in the cannabis industry for his vision of crafting a different kind of cannabis brand – one inspired more by the clean, minimalist messaging of Apple and Google than by the traditions of an industry defined by arcane terminology and silly names for cannabis strains.\n\n\"My view was that I was going to have gorgeous cannabis in cut crystal decanters,\" Seldin said in a[ recent Wall Street Journal interview](https://www.wsj.com/articles/inside-the-cannabis-industrys-luxury-rebranding-11557946556). \"And that we were going to reposition the whole thing and make it approachable.\"\n\n![Canndescent pre-rolls are labeled with one word to mimic the overall effect.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_14_16_PM_c96a9ef330.png)\n\nCanndescent pre-roll products are different - they are labeled with a one-word description of the desired effect: Calm, Cruise, Connect, Charge and Create. They might not come in the crystal decanter that Sedin envisioned, but they're attractively packaged, similar to beauty, fashion, and other luxury lifestyle products, with eye-catching design, color, and minimal text.\n\nConsumers can find more detailed information about the strains and terpenes in the product descriptions, but as Sedlin points out, Candescent's sleek, minimalist branding [makes it easy for anyone to find the right product](https://www.popsugar.com/news/Canndescent-Luxury-Cannabis-Company-Review-44229474)  based on the desired effect. That product, Sedlin says, is the one that best answers the question: \"how do you want to feel?\"\n\nWith that question in mind, here's a look at Canndescent's five best pre-roll offerings.\n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Calm\n\n![Canndescent's Calm pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_01_33_PM_2c1647a170.png)\n\nCanndescent's [pre-roll Calm](https://canndescent.com/effect/) is an Indica-dominant pre-roll. It has a THC content of 24.26 percent and includes the calming [terpenes](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-are-cannabis-terpenes-and-how-do-they-work) myrcene, limonene, and caryophyllene. Canndescent Calm effect is gentle relaxation and relief from anxiety, and it [eases the way to refreshing sleep](https://hellomd.com/articles/best-pre-roll-for-sleep-in-california-calm-by-canndescent).  Calm pre-rolls can be purchased as singles or in a five-pack.\n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Cruise\n\n![Canndescent's Cruise pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_05_20_PM_bb81b7ffa5.png)\n\nThe [Cruise pre-roll](https://canndescent.com/effect/) is an Indica hybrid pre-roll with the dominant terpenes caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene with a THC content of 25.58 percent.  The effects created by Cruise are both energizing and relaxing. Cruise lets you power through a busy day without burnout and stress overload, so it's best for starting a day full of tasks and errands. \n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Connect\n\n![Canndescent's Connect pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_03_37_PM_d7809e2b87.png)\n\nThe Sativa hybrid [pre-roll Connect](https://canndescent.com/effect/) has a relaxing, uplifting effect for a night out with friends or other social activities. With 23.05 percent THC and the terpenes limonene, caryophyllene, and myrcene. The Connect \npre-rolls create the overall effect and is meant to smooth the way for social connections of all kinds.\n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Charge\n\n![Canndescent's Charge pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_04_29_PM_220559e743.png)\n\n\nCanndescent's Sativa [pre-roll Charge](https://canndescent.com/effect/) combines 27.17 percent THC with the terpenes terpinolene, myrcene, and ocimene. The overall effect is energizing, one that gets you up off the couch and moving, whether it's to go for a run or dance all night. The Charge pre-roll boosts alertness and wakefulness and comes in individual pre-rolls and packs of five.\n\n### Canndescent Pre-Roll Create\n\n![Canndescent's Create pre-roll](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_29_at_2_02_49_PM_c11d6a9aae.png)\n\nCanndescent says its hybrid [pre-roll Create](https://canndescent.com/effect/) will help you find your muse for any creative activity. The Create pre-roll contains 25.85 percent THC and the dominant terpenes pinene, caryophyllene, and linalool. It's just right for focusing your mind on the task at hand or getting inspired for art, writing, and other kinds of creative work.  \n\nCanndescent's top-selling pre-rolls contain the same ultra-premium whole flower that's also sold separately in 1/8th jars. Canndescent is dedicated to the \"art of the flower,\" – and its limited line of luxury cannabis products has something for just about everyone.\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.  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However, cannabis affects each individual differently, so what helps one person go to sleep might not work for another. If you’re having trouble falling asleep, we’ve compiled a diverse list of cannabis products that can help you wind down for the night. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### 1. Dosist Sleep Dose Pen\n\n![Dosist Cannabis Sleep Dose Pen](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5aa05f6cf24d1300077ccb7e-d722df9b-ae5d-4763-8f66-3e03905153d6/original.png)\n\nIt can take marijuana edibles up to an hour or more to kick in, so if you’re looking to fall asleep quickly, vape pens are the way to go. Upon inhaling, cannabinoids—the active chemical compounds in cannabis—enter the bloodstream via the lungs leading to a much more immediate effect. \n\n[This vape pen by Dosist has a CBD (cannabidiol) to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) ratio of 1:8](https://dosist.com/formula-detail/sleep) and a terpene blend that includes myrcene and nerolidol, aromatic compounds that are believed to have sedating properties. Dosist pens also vibrate to let you know that you’ve consumed 2.25 mg of the oil inside the cartridge, a feature that lets you dose accurately. \n\nRELATED: [3 POPULAR QUESTIONS ABOUT MARIJUANA & INSOMNIA ANSWERED](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a020cd61d901d0dde1bb18a/3-popular-questions-about-marijuana-and-insomnia-answered)\n\n ### 2. Care By Design Drops\n\n![Care By Design Cannabis Sublingual Drops](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5aa05f6cf24d1300077ccb7e-1390c74a-89a9-4c8f-a369-f62d5084c02a/original.png)\n\nSublinguals can come in the form of tinctures, sprays or lozenges; they’re one of the few non-inhalable cannabis options that still offer fast-acting effects. These products are held under the tongue, which is packed full of capillaries—small blood vessels that provide a direct route for cannabis to enter to the bloodstream. By bypassing the digestive system, sublinguals usually take effect in as little as 15 minutes. \n\nFor cannabis consumers who aren’t interested in inhalables or THC, [Care By Design’s sublingual drops](https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray) are a good option. The drops come in a variety of CBD to THC ratios, so you can find a combination that suits your needs. \n\n### 3. Bloom Farms PAX Era Pod Indica+\n\n![Bloom Farms PAX Era Indica Pods](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5aa05f6cf24d1300077ccb7e-50e0e4fb-50f4-481c-b20b-ed6ff7e1eaca/original.png)\n\n[Bloom Farms PAX Era Indica Pods](http://getbloomfarms.com/bloom-farms-era-pods/) contain a special blend of CO2 extracted cannabis oil that’s meant to promote a full night’s sleep. \n\nThese pods are only compatible with the [Pax Era Vaporizer](https://www.paxvapor.com/era), so if you don’t have one, it’s a great excuse to get one. Often dubbed a revolutionary vaporizer by many reviewers in the cannabis world, the Pax Era is easy-to-use, lightweight, compact and allows consumers to control temperature ranges and settings via an app. \n\n### 4. AbsoluteXtracts Grand Daddy Purp Cartridge \n\n![AbsoluteXtracts Gran Daddy Purp Cartridge](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5aa05f6cf24d1300077ccb7e-431d01da-4f6e-47bf-822c-f16d785f5c54/original.png)\n\nThe strain [Grandaddy Purple](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7cbbc4d520d60009f4f4a4/granddaddy-purple) is a favorite in the cannabis world for its powerful, relaxing effects. And now, with [AbsoluteXtract’s Grand Daddy Purp Cartridge](https://www.abx.org/vape-strains#gdp), you can have this much-loved flower in vaporizer form. The oil in each cartridge is formulated to match the cannabinoid and terpene content of the Granddaddy Purple cannabis strain, so you’ll be able to kick back and melt into your couch—or in this case, your bed. \n \n### 5. Garden Society Mini Joints\n\n![Garden Society Mini Cannabis Joints](https://hellomd-development.s3.amazonaws.com/articles-5aa05f6cf24d1300077ccb7e-c1a2b908-3629-4a0c-9c4c-5a48e6815570/original.png)\n\nThe modern-day cannabis world has a variety of options for cannabis consumers, but sometimes sticking with the classics is the way to go. Case in point: Garden Society’s mini joints. Pair these minis with your favorite book to wind down for the night. Each tin comes with 10 pre-rolled miniature joints for easy, no-fuss smoking. These minis come in both high CBD (28:1) and high THC options, so you can find one to meet your needs. \n\nDo you have a favorite product that helps you fall asleep at night? If so, share them with the community below. \n\nMain photo credit: [Benjamin Combs](https://unsplash.com/@b3njamin)\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  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After all, inhaling hot, ashy cannabis smoke can cause irritation, coughing and inflammation of the tissues in your throat and lungs. Meanwhile, methods like vaping or using edibles tend to have fewer negative side effects. Still, some patients prefer joints to all other methods of consumption. In this article, part of a series for folks new to cannabis, we’ll look at why patients use joints and how to know if they’re the right option for you. \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### What’s in a Marijuana Joint? \n\nA joint is essentially a marijuana cigarette. It’s made by grinding up cannabis flower and then rolling the ground flower up in a piece of paper. The joint is then lit on one end, with the patient inhaling the cannabis smoke through the other end. Some joints are made with a crutch, which is a small piece of thick paper that’s folded and curled into a circle, and then rolled into the joint to hold open the end from which it would be inhaled. This keeps the passage of air flowing through the joint more effectively.\n\nIn lieu of a crutch, you can use filters like those intended for cigarettes, which both hold the tip of the joint open and filter out some of the particulates in the smoke. Joints are often similar in size to a tobacco cigarette, but of course can vary dramatically depending on the preferences of the person rolling them. \n\n### Why Do Patients Smoke Joints?\n\nJoints are popular for a bunch of reasons. For one, they can offer quick relief because they begin to take effect within minutes of inhalation. They’re also one of the simplest and cheapest ways to use cannabis because they don’t require any expensive equipment or glassware like most methods of smoking or vaping.\n\nStill, the most common reason I hear patients give for smoking joints is that it simply affects them differently than other methods do. In some cases, this can make all the difference with the cannabis effectively treating a condition.\n\nI use cannabis for chronic nausea, for example, and while I’ve tried other methods of using cannabis—smoking from a pipe, vaping and using edibles, nothing seems to help with my nausea other than smoking joints. I’ve worked with others patients who report the same thing when it comes to nausea; they also tell me that they’re only able to ease their chronic pain, anxiety and depression by smoking joints.\n\nThis doesn’t mean that other methods of cannabis consumption may not work well in treating these types of symptoms and conditions. But if you’ve tried these other methods and found them lacking, you may want to consider smoking a joint.   \n\n### Why Do Some Folks Avoid Smoking Joints? \n\nWhile joints can be an easy and effective way to medicate, they do have their downsides. Joints produce smoke that can irritate the lungs, induce allergies and cause the symptoms of bronchitis, like chronic coughing and phlegm. If you have sensitive or compromised lungs, joints are probably not a good option for you. Even if you have a healthy respiratory system, if you’re able to use other methods effectively, you’re probably better off skipping joints, thereby avoiding its accompanying side effects.\n\nSome folks worry that inhaling cannabis smoke could lead to increased risk of lung cancer, since cannabis smoke—like the smoke from tobacco—contains carcinogens. However, research suggests that [cannabis smoke doesn’t actually lead to higher incidents of lung cancer](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/large-study-finds-no-link/). Other research suggests that cannabis smoke may actually decrease the likelihood of lung cancer developing.\n\nThat said, individuals who smoke more than a joint a day for over 20 years have a higher chance of developing certain lung problems, like difficulty with exhalation and inflammation of the lungs. While these side effects are relatively mild when compared to the effects of tobacco smoke, if you have effective, smoke-free options, they’re less likely to pose risks to your system in the long term. \n\n### How to Roll a Joint\n\nIf you find joints are the only effective way to medicate, you may want to learn how to roll a joint. A poorly rolled joint often doesn’t burn correctly—you may find the smoke won’t pull through, or that the joint burns unevenly. There are many styles of joint rolling, and if you want to learn to roll a joint by hand, one option is to find an experienced friend or budtender who will walk you through the process in person.\n\nIf you want to get started on your own, an easy method of joint rolling is to use a cigarette roller. This takes much less practice and coordination than hand-rolling and will deliver a perfectly formed, easy-to-smoke joint every time.\n\n**Check out our how-to video**:\n\n`embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srsJ5-RdkuU`\n\nIn the next installment of the Cannabis for Newbies guide, we’ll go over other popular methods used to smoke cannabis, specifically pipes and bongs.\n\nPhoto credit: [Uriah West](https://www.flickr.com/photos/uriahwest/)\n\nNeed a medical marijuana recommendation? [Consult with one of HelloMD’s knowledgeable doctors](https://www.hellomd.com/); it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3605442176870748,"src":"/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/14b42/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.jpg","srcSet":"/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/f836f/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.jpg 200w,\n/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/2244e/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.jpg 400w,\n/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/14b42/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.jpg 800w,\n/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/6bc0a/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.jpg 931w","srcWebp":"/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/58556/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/61e93/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.webp 200w,\n/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/1f5c5/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.webp 400w,\n/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/58556/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.webp 800w,\n/static/952b12196584d483fb9a32384252e292/23a11/361d51863f81af76ae2ce34b2fcfd8d0.webp 931w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5408,"name":"Joints","slug":"joints","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}