Jungle Fever: Smoking Paraphernalia & Legal Highs

Keeping your vaporizer clean is important, especially if you plan on sharing it with others.  For this reason, it is a good idea to clean the device after each round of use.  Fortunately, the cleaning process is relatively simple, since a vaporizer produces vapour and not smoke. 

While it is possible to clean a vaporizer without breaking down the components, it’s not the best approach.  Residue can collect at the points where the pieces join together, something you want to avoid.  In addition, if you are using a vaporizer that comes with an electronic base, you will want to be careful about using any type of cleanser on that particular part of the device.

For the bowl, stem, and mouthpiece, using a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol will normally remove any residue left from the plant mixture, and also disinfect the mouthpiece.  One approach that works well for many people is to apply the mixture, then rub with a clean cloth.  To make sure there is no alcohol left behind, use a second round of plain water, then dry thoroughly.

If the idea of using rubbing alcohol puts you off, you can use white vinegar instead.  Vinegar does not have the disinfectant properties of the alcohol, but does do a decent job of removing residue.

Depending on what the pieces are made from, you may also be able to use other cleaning agents.  Before experimenting too much, consider contacting the manufacturer and find out what they recommend in the way of cleaners.  This will help minimise the chances of using something that damages the pieces, and renders the vaporizer inoperable.

The important thing to remember about cannabis is that depends on where you live in the world as to whether or not this is one of the legal highs that you can pursue without being prosecuted. It is illegal in most countries, but there are some that consider it to be a legal substance, and in some cases it is acceptable to use as a medical product. It is recommended that you know for sure prior to purchasing or growing cannabis whether or not it is legal in your area, otherwise you could be acting illegally.

Cannabis can be consumed in a variety of methods. One of the most common ways of consuming cannabis is to smoke it in bongs such as acrylic bongs or glass bongs, although multi pipe bongs, roor bongs, and hookah pipes are also popular ways of smoking the herb. 

The cannabis can also be inhaled with a vaporizer. There are a number of vaporizers on the market today, including cheap vaporizers, the more expensive handheld vaporizers and the most expensive type, the volcano vaporizer.

Vaporizers are popular because, rather than burning the actual plant, they heat the plant up to such a high degree that the natural chemicals in the plants are released and can then be inhaled. The users obtain different levels of natural highs depending on how much they consume. 

There are hundreds of different strains of cannabis, so it is a matter of personal preference as to which you prefer.

Many users of herbal and natural plant materials for getting high legally tend to prefer the use of vaporizers versus rolling and smoking the material, due primarily to the benefits of using this type of device compared to the traditional method of smoking.  Over the past several decades, the hazards of smoking have been well documented and more individuals are aware of health risks than ever before.  As a result, the popularity of using vaporizers to smoke herbals and naturals has grown considerably.

The process of releasing the active ingredients of an herbal or natural material by applying heat rather than combustion is known as vaporization.  Since combustion is never used, molecular changes to the material do not occur and harmful toxins are not inhaled to the lungs.  The fact that the plant material is never burned is the key benefit to using vaporization instead of the traditional method of smoking.

Additional benefits include the following:

- No carbon monoxide, tar, or other combustion by-products results when using vaporization, so there is less damage to the lungs.
- Vaporization results in cooler smoke temperatures which is less damaging to the lung’s tissues.  Additionally, there are no carcinogenic elements produced.
- You receive a more concentrated dose (larger hit) so less of the substance is required by the body, yet the same effect is achieved.
- The vapours are not contaminated by the body’s digestive acids before they enter the circulatory system so the effects are faster than regular smoking methods.
- Digital precision is another benefit of vaporization as you can control the amount of vapours that you ingest.

Consider the various types of legal highs offered around the world. One of the herbs generally accepted worldwide is known as Diviner’s Sage, or salvia divinorium. It has centuries of use as a religious tool in order to create visionary states of consciousness during spiritual healing sessions, and because of these psychoactive properties it is considered one of the more intense types of herbal highs obtainable. Salvia divinorium can be smoked through a variety of means, such as hookah pipes, paper blunts or acrylic bongs. It can also be chewed or taken as a tincture. Salvia divinorium can produce a variety of experiences ranging from laughter to profoundly altered states where dreams and visions may seem like reality. The effects of smoking the drug generally only last a few minutes, but taken orally they can last far longer. Bear in mind that salvia divinorium is legal in most countries but it is controlled in certain areas like the United States, so before you decide to try it you should determine the law of the country you are staying in.

Since salvia divinorium is legal almost everywhere and merely controlled in certain other areas, which is not the same as illegal, it is rapidly becoming one of the most popular forms of legal highs for people of all ages. It gives the same effects as many illegal drugs, but is nothing more than a natural herb. Salvia divinorium is so popular you may find you need to buy stash lighters to hide it from your friends.

The most well-known types of classified legal highs are those termed adaptogens by herbalists around the world. They refer to a natural herbal product, which increases the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, fatigue and anxiety. Over the years, adaptogens have been referred to as rejuvenating herbs, restoratives and many other nicknames.

Every adaptogen contains antioxidants, but it is important to remember that antioxidants are not necessarily adaptogens themselves; the antioxidant’s primary action is not to rejuvenate the body but to fight off toxins. 

The concept of adaptogens actually goes back thousands of years to ancient India and China. The modern understanding of how they work did not begin until the late 1940s. In 1968, adaptogens were given a formal definition as being non-toxic to the recipient and capable of producing a non-specific response in the body, as well as having a normalizing influence on physiology. In short, adaptogens provide you with all of the benefits of a drug without the downsides. Plus, they come with plenty of antioxidants. 

There are many types of legal highs that are considered adaptogens, and in normal doses provide a defensive response against stress as well as having a normalizing influence on the body. They are different from other substances in their ability to balance the hormones and immune system at the same time as helping the body maintain optimal homeostasis.
 
Most adaptogens are plants that can either be taken in pill form, as a drink, smoked in glass bongs, a vaporizer, or rolled into a blunt.

Tobacco tins are the best way to keep your tobacco and collection of herbs fresh and ready to enjoy.  A good tin comes with an airtight seal that keeps humidity out and allows the product to remain moist, aromatic, and just as if it was freshly harvested.  No matter where you live, there are ways to find tins of this type, and enjoy years of service from your purchase.

If you live in an area where smoking paraphernalia like glass or acrylic bongs, including the multi-pipe bongs, are readily available, there is a good chance you can walk into several retail establishments and find a decent selection of tobacco tins.  Just about all types will have a metal casing, although some may be covered with a wood veneer or even leather on the exterior, adding some visual interest and style to the function of the device.  Generally, you will find several options in different price ranges, making it relatively easy to find something that is within your budget. 

For people who cannot walk into a smoke or head shop and peruse a selection of tobacco tins, there is always the option of shopping online.  A number of retail sites that carry basic smoking supplies such as rolling papers and flints will also have containers that are designed to keep tobacco fresh and moist.  This option often allows you to consider a wider selection in terms of size and design.  You may even find an online store that provides free shipping if your order is over a certain amount.

Along with online and local retailers, don’t forget to look in out of the way places, such as antique stores and thrift shops.  Treasures are often found among the collections of odd pieces, including the occasional airtight tobacco tins.  You may even find three or four tins that you can purchase for almost nothing, allowing you to use the tins as decorative and functional items around the house. 

Multi-pipe or multiple user bongs are designed and styled similar to the construction of a hookah enabling more than one individual to get high smoking controlled (illegal) substances or those substances deemed as being legal (i.e., herbals, naturals, etc.).  They are available all over the internet, as well as being for sale in retail smoke shops and through other tobacco vendors offline or online.

Their popularity has stemmed from the fact that they are cooler (temperature wise) and safer to use than rolling the substance and smoking it in “blunt” or “joint” form.  The key benefit to using a multi-pipe or multiple user bong is that they afford those who are imbibing in the substance the opportunity to do so all at once.

The premise behind the coolness and safety factors stems from the fact that the user or users experience far less of a burning sensation in their mouths, lungs, and airways.  The water that is typically placed in the base of the bong not only results in a cooling effect, it also acts to trap certain particles and other bits of undesirable materials so that the person who is smoking does not risk ingesting those as well as the smoke.

Currently, multi-pipe or multiple user bongs have also found a niche with those individuals who smoke legal substances such as herbals and naturals.  Despite the numerous legal warnings against this type of paraphernalia, and the fact that law enforcement authorities are continuously sending these warnings out, very few people are actually heeding those warnings and abiding by them.

Once you have a good quality bong, it is important to maintain it properly.  Doing so will extend the life of your water pipe and allow you to enjoy your favourite legal highs without worrying about a breakdown of the equipment.  Cleaning your bong is one of the most important parts of the maintenance process.  While the steps used in cleaning a bong vary depending on the construction and the nature of the materials, a few basic rules are likely to apply.

The first rule of thumb is that the bong must be cleaned on a regular basis.  For many people, a good cleaning once a month is sufficient.  However, if you use the bong a lot, and especially if you like to experiment with different blends of herbs, you may need to clean the water pipe more often.  If you think the pipe may be ready for a cleaning, chances are that it is, so don’t delay.

Another thing to keep in mind is that it is impossible to thoroughly clean the bong unless you disassemble the components.  After taking the sections apart, use a recommended cleaning solution and a clean cloth to gently but firmly remove and residue that has collected on each part.  With glass and acrylic components, you may need to immerse some of the parts in a cleaning solution for a few hours or overnight.  Always rinse off the residue of the solution, and dry with a clean cloth before putting the components back together.

It is not unusual for manufactures to include cleaning instructions with every bong they ship.  If you’ve misplaced the instructions, contact the manufacturer.  There’s a good chance they can either email you the instructions or provide you with a URL where the instructions are posted. 

Where legal highs involving the smoking of herbals and plant materials are concerned, a very popular piece of paraphernalia in use is the hookah pipe.  As popularity grows, the amount of products available does also, creating a challenge for those individuals who want to start enjoying this type of smoking device for getting high legally.  Here are several suggestions for how to select the one that is best suited to your needs.

Determine the way you are going to use the hookah pipe.  Will you be using it to smoke cannabis, herbals and plant materials (legal highs), or regular loose tobacco?

Size really does matter.  If you are only going to use it by yourself, than a smaller one will be sufficient.  Otherwise, purchase a multi-user style to accommodate a group of smokers.  Additionally, where the size factor is concerned, you want to make sure that you have sufficient storage space so that you can keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Glass is the preferred material for the bowl base.  However, acrylic models are now emerging throughout the market and are increasing in popularity because of their price and the fact that they do not break or crack as easily as the glass-based ones do.

For the beginner, there are a lot of first time buyer deals available online, making it more affordable than ever to get started with this type of smoking venue.  There are numerous value packages available so that your purchase includes the hookah pipe, the accessories, and even the tobacco in some instances.

There are a number of benefits to using bongs versus other options for ingesting substances that have the capability of producing a legal high.  These other options include hand rolled “blunts” or “joints”, pipes, and a wide array of both handcrafted and homemade paraphernalia.  Today, bongs are manufactured from a variety of materials and are available  in a range of  different colours.  There are single user bongs as well as multi-user bongs or multiple chamber bongs.

Many individuals have turned to smoking with a bong because the smoke is bubbled through the water (or ice) which cools it down and helps to prevent burning in the airways, lungs, and mouth.  This appears to be what most individuals claim is their reasoning for using a bong rather than a hand-rolled or pipe method.  The ice or water in the acrylic or glass bong serves to trap both heavy particles and other water-soluble materials while using the device.  Additionally, most smokers will tell you that they feel smoking with a bong is considerably healthier than other methods.

However a NORML-MAPS study conducted in 2000 revealed that the ice and/or water also filter out the THC in the substance which is the psychoactive element in marijuana.  On the other hand, those individuals who prefer the herbal/natural legal highs don’t have those concerns since they do not contain THC like marijuana does.  And this is also another reason why bongs have become popular in the legal highs sector.