The holidays will be here before you know it. For many people across the Denver area, that means family visits, out of town guests, and large get-togethers that can be both stressful and exciting. Many people are lucky enough to have visitors that are curious about legal marijuana. However, others may find their families and friends completely fine with cannabis use, but not so wild about watching someone light up a bud from their favorite Denver dispensary. Just because you can’t smoke doesn’t mean you have to give up your enjoyment of your favorite strain. Here are a few simple ways to get high relying on traditional smoking methods. 

Embrace Edibles

Edibles are discreet and the perfect option for smokers whose families don’t agree with cannabis use. They fit in a bag or pocket and can be enjoyed without leaving behind the tell-tale smell associated with pipes and bongs. Choose between delicious baked goods and chocolates or opt for gummies and hard candies perfect for on-the-go enjoyment. Just make sure to keep the products out of reach of your little cousins. 

Pack a Vape Pen

Vape pens are popular for both tobacco and marijuana, making them a common sight for many family gatherings. You’ll still get a similar experience to smoking and be able to savor the taste of the particular strain you choose, just without the smell. For people at gatherings where others have upper respiratory conditions like asthma that might be aggravated by smoking, vaping is a great option. Best of all, vape pens come in all shapes and sizes, making them the perfect option for staying discreet. You might even find that you prefer the taste vaporizers produce to traditional combusted marijuana. 

Go With Tinctures

Like edibles, tinctures are both discrete and delicious. These cannabis extracts come in flavors like cinnamon, peppermint, and vanilla, and can be added to beverages or taken orally. For most people, a single dropper-full is all you need. Since no one will be able to smell it on your clothes or on your breath, it’s the perfect option to help you destress before those large family gatherings. 

Bring a Beverage

Staying hydrated is important, especially during the winter when the humidity levels drop in the Mile-High City. Who’s to say that you can only drink water? Pre-fill your water bottle with a cannabis-infused beverage and sip away. Beverages come in many different flavors and types from punches to carbonated sodas. Keep in mind, you don’t have to buy a pre-made beverage. You can make your own. Add your favorite tincture to a soda or infuse your own beverages at home to enjoy with relatives that don’t like traditional smoking methods. 

Just because you can’t smoke when your family is visiting doesn’t mean you have to forgo your regular high. Stop by Altitude Dispensary and pick up a few family-gathering-friendly products to keep everyone at home happy. Remember, great pot doesn’t have to be smoked. There are dozens of different ways to get high without worrying about upsetting a loved one’s allergies.