Cannabis for Seniors: Does Holding in a Hit Make a Difference?

Holding in a hit of cannabis, whether smoking or vaping, does not make a difference in how high you get, but it does expose your lungs to more harmful substances. The majority of THC is absorbed by your lungs within the first few seconds of inhalation. Scientific studies, some dating back to the 1980s, have consistently found no significant evidence of intensified psychotropic effects from prolonged breath-holding compared to exhaling quickly. Holding smoke in your lungs longer can be more harmful to your health because it: • Exposes delicate lung tissue to more tar, toxins, and carbon monoxide. • Increases the risk of respiratory issues like chronic bronchitis. • Can potentially cause lung irritation and inflammation. Do you need some help? I am NO expert on cannabis, but I’ve been able to help others at times and am willing to provide a Zoom session or phone call on a donation basis. My phone and email are available here in our website footer: https://amindfulemergence.com/. Or schedule a Zoom call here: https://amindfulemergence.com/contact-us/. Watch more content for Plant Medicine and Psychedelic Integration: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMSmG858kV-asY1cfM3mLQD8kk7GQXjv Sign up for our newsletter, so I can let you know about new content and other interesting updates: https://amindfulemergence.aweb.page/join-mindful-emergence A Mindful Emergence does not promote use of illegal substances, nor do we provide medical advice. Our offerings are for educational purposes only for those over age 21 and designed to promote harm reduction. To replay this video on Cannabis for Seniors: Does Holding in a Hit Make a Difference?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTbQ-jW5Dtk Margaret and Eddie post new videos when inspired to do so. Subscribe and hit that Notification Bell so you don’t miss any. If you found value, please “like” and comment as we’d love to hear your thoughts, especially when it comes to what other videos you’d like us to create. A Mindful Emergence, LLC offers regular classes, as well as private one-on-one mentoring for getting unstuck using simple steps, accessing inner resources using mindfulness, movement and breathing practices. Our trauma-informed, evidence-based, mind-body practices support individuals seeking spiritual integration and transformation from compulsive behavior, spiritual emergency, entheogenic experiences, and anyone dealing with the impact of trauma. You can schedule a free 15-minute Zoom Discovery Session to see if we are a good fit for you. Here is the link: https://calendly.com/amindfulemergence/15min CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: https://amindfulemergence.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amindfulemergence Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMndfulEmergnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amindfulemergence/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-mindful-emergence/ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUPS to become part of our communities: Mindful Therapy Resources - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2167068226648781 Spiritual Integration Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/800193390563017 Mindful Transitions in Recovery - https://www.facebook.com/groups/315904766452100