4 tips for safely dividing grass during the flu season

Getting through the pandemic without contracting COVID only to end up with the flu is a nightmare for millions of Americans as the flu season begins. The risk of catching the flu is even higher for cannabis enthusiasts eager to return to their old ways of passing weed on to their friends.

Unfortunately, passing around bongs and blunts is still risky. However, There are ways to divide your weed without dividing germs. Here are a few suggestions.

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Share edibles

A great alternative to traditional ways of sharing weed with friends could be baking and sharing edibles together. There are numerous edible recipes that are easy to make and taste great. Making edibles could be a great way to meet and enjoy each other’s company before getting baked. The fact that sharing edibles is probably the best way to enjoy cannabis together without potentially making each other sick is an added bonus.

Consider using personal paraphernalia

It’s no secret that by sharing pipes, bongs, and bubblers, germs can be easily exchanged. Because of this, it is probably a good idea to use personal items during the flu season, even if you smoke with friends. Fortunately, there are numerous portable parts. This method is especially fun when everyone can bring their own strain to the party, which allows each person to try a new strain while using their own favorite piece. Additionally, smoking marijuana from pipes makes the weed last a little longer than rolling it, which means longer, more enjoyable sessions with your friends!

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Vaping from personal devices

Similar to using personal paraphernalia, personal vaporizers can be an effective alternative to passing around the same bong or blunt. Many vaporizers on the market today come with 2-in-1 features that allow the user to consume both concentrates and dry herbs. This will allow you to hang out with friends and enjoy the sensations of both the concentrates and the dry herb marijuana without risking the risk of the flu or other contagious diseases. Another benefit of using vaporizers as an alternative to passing through a bong or blunt is that vaping can create a different high that allows consumers to get a better taste of the strain they are consuming.

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Splitting a double crutch joint

Sometimes nothing hits like a drag on a rolled-up joint. Sharing a joint with friends without risking the flu or cold is difficult, but knowing how to roll a double stick joint comes in handy here. Rolling one is easy. All you need is to roll one up as you normally would and then cut it in half. Just pass the other half on to whoever you smoke with and suddenly you’ll be sharing the same joint! While it may take some getting used to, smoking a joint with two crutches is the ideal way to share the satisfaction of a joint with a friend without sharing the risk of getting sick.