Glossary term
Inhalation: Inhalation means medicine enters the body by being breathed in. In cannabis discussions this usually relates to vaporised, not smoked, prescribed product use.
Why this term matters
It affects onset speed and may alter side-effect timing.
UK medical cannabis context
A patient site should distinguish inhalation from smoking and link to device guidance.
What not to assume
Inhalation does not remove impairment risk.
Careful wording: Avoid using “inhalation” to smuggle in recreational smoking advice.
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Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.