No, smoking any form of medical cannabis (whether it's dried flower or medical cannabis oil) is illegal in the UK. Inhaling smoke from any substance can harm your lungs and overall health.
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FAQSmoking vs Vaporising
Questions about smoking vs vaporising medical cannabis
No, smoking any form of medical cannabis (whether it's dried flower or medical cannabis oil) is illegal in the UK. Inhaling smoke from any substance can harm your lungs and overall health.
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Smoking any form of medical cannabis is illegal in the UK, due to the associated health risks. Vaping offers patients a much safer way to inhale the therapeutically active compounds present in cannabis without the toxic byproducts produced when smoking. Vaping also allows patients to control the temperature at which their medical cannabis is vaporised, which comes with a few key benefits over smoking: There is no combustion, so you won't inhale the harmful toxins that go 'hand-in-hand' with smoking. You will have more control over the type of cannabinoids and terpenes that are activated, leading to a more tailored experience. Vaping allows for easier and more precise dosing, which is essential for medical cannabis patients.
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There are two types of vaporisers used for medical cannabis administration. Dry herb vaporisers are used with dried medical cannabis flower. Before you place your medical cannabis flower into a dry herb vaporiser, it must first be ground into a fine consistency. This allows for even heating and optimal vaporisation. This type of vaporiser heats the flower at a lower temperature than combustion, releasing the active ingredients in a vapour form without producing smoke. Oil-based vaporisers use concentrated cannabis oil cartridges that are heated and inhaled through a mouthpiece. These vaporisers do not require any preparation or grinding of the medical cannabis flower. It is important to consult with your prescribing specialist regarding which type of vaporiser is best suited for your health needs.
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