There are 3 ways to take different types of medical cannabis.
3 ways to take different types of medical cannabis
| Vaping | Ingesting | Smoking | |
| Form | Portable or desktop vaporizers | Cannabis oils You can make your own edibles using dried cannabis or cannabis oils | Cannabis cigarette (joint), pipe, water pipe (bong) |
| Effects | Immediate effects (within minutes) Shorter duration (up to 4-6 hours) | Delayed effects (within 1-2 hours) Longer duration (up to 6-10 hours) | Immediate effects (within minutes) Shorter duration (up to 4-6 hours) |
| Ideal for symptoms that require immediate treatment or following eating. | Ideal for symptoms that persist throughout the day or night | Ideal for symptoms that require immediate treatment or following eating. |