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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s often unwise to speak of cannabis prohibition in the past tense, given that so many vital facets of the struggle remain unresolved. That said, there are still some weed-related things that now unmistakably feel relegated to a bygone era.<\/p>\n
One such item: the soda can pipe. <\/p>\n
As a myriad of alternatives (in the form of vaporizers, edibles, tinctures, and so forth) have entered the marketplace, smoking cannabis has gone from being the only option to but one of many methods of consumption currently on the table. When one factors in the role the internet also plays in making all these various forms of pot and consumption more easily available, it’s fair to say the soda can pipe may be on the verge of disappearing within the annals of pot history.<\/p>\n
For now, however, the soda can pipe continues to exist for the scenarios in which it\u2019s needed most. With little more than a Pepsi can, some tinfoil, a screwdriver, and a sewing needle (or equivalent small, sharp-pointed object), high school stoners and travelers abroad have both turned to soda can pipes as a last-resort option to cop a buzz. <\/p>\n
Indeed, classifying soda can pipes as \u201cless than ideal\u201d might be a bit of an understatement. So, before we detail how to make one, let\u2019s discuss the risks of this particular toking device. <\/p>\n
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The Risks of Using a Soda Can Pipe <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Did you know that scientists recently discovered that aluminum cans are capable of sucking cannabinoids out of infused beverages<\/u><\/a>? While a bummer, this news is actually only the latest reason to be wary of opting to use a soda can to get high. <\/p>\n More alarmingly, soda cans today are coated with a polymer lining, which can be made of potentially harmful chemicals like BPA<\/u><\/a>. Even if the jury is still technically out on the dangers of BPA, it stands to reason that inhaling any amount of it can\u2019t possibly be good for you. Furthermore, soda cans are also painted with a different kind of plastic (thermoset), which offers further opportunity for unwanted chemical vapors to enter your lungs. <\/p>\n Simply put: No one should be using soda can pipes as their first-choice smoking apparatus. The argument can also be made that no one should be using soda cans as pipes in any context\u2026 but if you\u2019ve already made up your mind, then here\u2019s how to make the most out of that empty can of Mr. Pibb.<\/p>\n