Over 35 Ways to Consume Cannabis: From Joints and Bongs to Topicals and THC-Infused Drinks

Each method delivers a different experience—whether it’s a fast-hitting high, long-lasting effects, or minimal odor. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of over 30 different ways to consume marijuana, highlighting how each method works and what makes it unique.

The most classic method, a joint consists of ground cannabis rolled in thin rolling papers, typically made of rice, hemp, or flax. It’s portable and simple.

Blunts are similar to joints but are wrapped in tobacco, tea or hemp leaves (or emptied cigar wraps), making them considerably larger and giving them a longer burn time.

A spliff combines ground cannabis with tobacco, typically rolled like a joint. Popular in Europe, some consumers say this method produces a balanced buzz due to the mix of cannabis and nicotine.

One of the most straightforward methods, pipes are small, portable, and easy to use. They don’t require water or electricity and are often the go-to for quick solo sessions. However, for those not use to them, the hits can be harsh.

Also known as a water pipe, a bong uses water filtration to cool the smoke before it reaches the lungs. This method delivers strong hits and is favored for its potency and notably smoother hits than pipes or joints.

A hybrid between a pipe and a bong, a bubbler is handheld and uses a small water chamber for smoother hits. It’s discreet but still delivers powerful effects.

Shaped like a small cigarette, a one-hitter delivers a single, discreet hit of cannabis. It’s often used with a dugout—a small container that holds both the one-hitter and ground flower.

A straight, conical pipe traditionally used in India, the chillum delivers harsh, unfiltered hits. It’s typically made of clay, glass, or stone.

This dry pipe offers a strong, unfiltered hit. Unlike a traditional pipe, the carb hole is on the end, allowing for a fast-clearing smoke chamber.

Designed for concentrates like wax or shatter, dab rigs use a heated nail (often quartz or titanium) to vaporize the product. The vapor is then inhaled, delivering a rapid and intense high.

Also called a dab straw, this tool allows users to “sip” concentrates by heating the tip and touching it to the concentrate while inhaling from the opposite end.

An electronic dab rig uses battery-powered heating elements instead of a torch. These devices offer precise temperature control and are ideal for concentrate enthusiasts.

Pre-filled cartridges containing cannabis oil attach to a rechargeable battery. Vape pens are discreet, odorless, and popular for on-the-go use.

These devices heat cannabis flower to a temperature that releases cannabinoids without burning the plant material. It’s cleaner and smoother than smoking.

Designed for home use, these larger vaporizers plug into an outlet and often include whip tubing or balloon bags. They offer top-tier vapor quality and precise control.

A type of desktop vaporizer that fills a balloon bag with vapor, which is then inhaled at leisure. It’s one of the most iconic and effective vaporization devices on the market.

Edibles are food products infused with cannabis extract, such as gummies, brownies, or chocolates. The effects are long-lasting and can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in.

Cannabis tinctures are alcohol- or oil-based extracts taken sublingually (under the tongue). They’re fast-acting and easy to dose precisely.

Cannabis-infused capsules offer a smoke-free, discreet way to consume measured doses of THC or CBD. Effects are similar to edibles but sometimes kick in faster.

These beverages contain THC, CBD, or both. Available in sodas, teas, coffees, and even waters, they offer a social and discreet way to consume cannabis.

Lotions, balms, and creams infused with cannabis are applied directly to the skin. They’re used primarily for localized relief of pain or inflammation, not for intoxication.

These patches deliver cannabinoids through the skin and into the bloodstream over a prolonged period. They offer long-lasting, steady effects without the high typically associated with edibles or smoking.

Designed for rectal or vaginal use, suppositories provide localized or systemic effects without psychoactivity. They’re typically used for medical purposes.

Moon rocks are cannabis buds dipped in hash oil and rolled in kief. They’re extremely potent and typically smoked in glassware due to their sticky texture.

A traditional method involving cannabis buds tied to a bamboo stick, wrapped in leaves, and sometimes dipped in hash oil. It’s aged and smoked like a cigar.

An old-school method of smoking concentrates by pressing the product between two hot metal knives and inhaling the resulting smoke through a funnel or straw.

Pressed resin from cannabis trichomes, hash can be smoked alone or added to flower. It comes in various forms, including dry sift and bubble hash.

Collected from the trichomes of cannabis flower, kief is a potent powder that can be sprinkled onto joints, bowls, or pressed into hash.

A joint infused with concentrates, such as hash or wax.

Using the force of water and air pressure, gravity bongs deliver an extremely potent hit by pulling smoke into a chamber and forcing it into the lungs in one motion.

THC inhalers work much like asthma inhalers, delivering a precise, metered dose of THC directly to the lungs without combustion. They’re discreet, fast-acting, and ideal for medical users seeking consistent dosing.

Similar to a vape pen but made for wax or shatter, dab pens heat concentrates using a coil or ceramic chamber. They’re portable and provide strong hits with minimal smell.

These are small, hard candies infused with cannabis, designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth. They allow for sublingual absorption, offering quicker onset than traditional edibles.

This infused gum delivers cannabinoids through oral absorption, allowing for quicker onset than edibles. It’s convenient and subtle for public use.

Oral sprays deliver THC or CBD through a mist sprayed inside the cheek or under the tongue. They’re discreet, portable, and provide faster effects than edibles.

Oils like olive or coconut oil infused with cannabis can be used in homemade dishes, offering edible-like effects with full culinary flexibility.

Infused with THC, CBD, or both, bath bombs deliver cannabinoids through the skin. Though not intoxicating, they promote relaxation and relief for sore muscles.