Pre-rolled joints can be shaped like a cigarette or have a slight cone shape with a narrow end that often has what is called a ‘crutch’. This tiny tube of cardboard provides a smoother draw and prevents resin stains on fingers. Before lighting, make sure you’re putting the flame to the right end, and that you’re observing applicable laws around cannabis use. The only accessories you require are a lighter or matches and an ashtray. Light a match or lighter and place the tip of the flame under the wide end, if the pre-roll has a crutch, or whichever end you chose if not. Take a slow, comfortable draw and hold the inhaled smoke in your lungs for a moment or two. The smoke will expand in your lungs, so it’s not necessary to take a big draw. The two inhalation techniques used by smokers are the mouth to lung (MTL) and direct lung (DL) styles. MTL smokers draw and hold the smoke in their mouth before inhaling deeper into the lungs, whereas DL smokers draw the smoke directly into their lungs. After a toke or two, you should feel the effects within 15 minutes or so.
