Bong smoking remains a somewhat controversial issue. People are uncertain if smoking through a bong is actually healthier for the lungs as compared to other smoking methods.
Breaking down bongs
A bong or water pipe is a common device used for smoking tobacco, cannabis or similar substances. Available in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, bongs are made from different materials, including glass, acrylic, ceramic and so on.
Most bongs consist of at least 4 parts, including a bowl, a base, a downstem and a tube. The bowl holds dried herbs and can be removed. The tube connecting the bowl to the base is the downstem. The base is the bottom of the bong, while the tube is used to inhale the smoke.