Vaporizer (inhalation device)

Types of Vaporizers and Their Usage:

• Cannabis Vaporizers:
• Consumed using dry herb vaporizers
• Indirect flame or electrical heating element used
• Cooler temperatures reached compared to combustion
• More efficient than smoking
• E-cigarette Vaporizers:
• Handheld battery-powered devices
• Simulate smoking without combusting tobacco
• Inhale aerosol instead of smoke
• E-liquids contain propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine, and flavors
• Other Drugs:
• Used to inhale various recreational drugs
• Drugs can be dissolved in e-liquid or vaporized directly
• Reports of inhaling DMT using e-cigarettes

Medical Benefits of Vaporizers:

• Vaporizing cannabis exposes users to lower harmful substances
• Considered safe and effective cannabinoid delivery systems
• Suitable for THC administration
• Beneficial for patients with chronic pain

Efficiency and Factors Affecting Output:

• Temperature and specimen density impact output
• Highest delivery efficiency at 226°C
• Various cannabinoids and plant components detected in vapor
• Inhalation method affects vapor delivery efficiency

Culinary Applications of Vaporizers:

• Used by chefs for controlled heat application to release flavors
• Chefs use vaporizers for herbs and spices
• Prevent overheating during cooking
• Release flavors that are hard to titrate

Research Studies and Health Implications:

• Are vaporizers a lower-risk alternative to smoking cannabis?
• Health risks and benefits of e-cigarettes
• E-cigarettes for smoking cessation
• Chemical composition and risks of e-cigarettes
• Legal aspects and policy changes related to vaporizers and cannabis

Vaporizer (inhalation device) Data Sources