Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. As more states legalize marijuana, many Americans are growing more familiar with various methods of cannabis consumption. Smoking, vaping, and even edibles are increasingly accepted or at least understood. But there’s one trendy cannabis practice that has a lot of people scratching their heads: dabbing. Dabbing isn’t just a popular dance move on Tiktok! Dabbing is a method of inhaling vaporized THC that has been around for decades but is still often misunderstood. While it’s not inherently more dangerous than smoking or vaping – and may even be safer – dabbing can get a bad rap. 90% of people who have done the dab motion with their arms and head have no idea what dabbing actually is. Like many others, you might be wondering: What exactly is dabbing, and is it safe? In this article, we’ll explore the increasingly thriving world of dabbing: what it is, how you do it, and some of the benefits and risks involved. What is Dabbing? The most straightforward answer is that dabbing is just another method of consuming cannabis. But let’s go a little deeper. Dabbing is done by dropping a small amo