What exactly is Hookah?

Question

I didnt really know where this would fall so I put it here...

I've never tried Hookah but almost everyone I know does it and goes to Hookah bars in NYC and stuff. SO....does it like...get u high or something? if not...whats the point of doing it? If it doesnt give you some sort of...any sort of feeling at all...why do it other then blacken your lungs for no reason? My friends and I are going to a hookah bar/lounge/club (whatever) and I'll try it but I just wanna know WHAT it is and if its anything really special?
Also, how old do you have to be to smoke it? Cause we're all 16 and 17 and they've all done it before.

Answer 1

well, a hookah is a smokin device. it's a water pipe and it doesn't get you high. some people say that it gets them lightheaded, but that has never happened to me before. it chills you out, cuz when you see the smoke come outta your mouth, it's pretty cool..and that's mostly why people do it. and because of the different flavors of tobacco are usually appealing to most. you don't get as much nicotine as ciggs, and you don't inhale it either. in california you have to be 18 to get into hookah bars, but most places don't card..i dunno about new york...i usually smoke at home. you will NOT die if you try it. i've been doin it for a long time, and i'm healthy and play sports and everything.
hope this helped!
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Answer 2

A hookah is a middle eastern water pipe for smoking flavored tobacco called shisha. The only high it will give you is a slight head buzz if you take a large hit. I do it because it tastes really good. The shisha is made with molasses and flavoring and can be purchased in many different flavors. I'd recommend trying it. However many people are under the impression that it is healthier than cigarettes, I'm no expert but before doing it regularly I would suggest doing some research on the health issues.

Answer 3

The hookah is a traditional smoking pipe, in the form of a glass based water pipe. A combination of molasses/honey and cool mint or fruit flavored tobacco is usually then smoked through a hose connected to the hookah.

A major part of the appeal in smoking hookah is that it is a relatively inexpensive and enjoyable social activity. $10-15 can usually buy you a bowl of tobacco, which lasts about 30-45 minutes between two people. Furthermore, some hookah locations offer tobacco-free and nicotine-free herbal alternatives

Answer 4

Its just flavored tobacco that is considered a desert in many cultures. Its has no short term side effects but like smoking it will have an affect on you after years of smoking it..... I say go ahead and try it, it is a interesting experience and it will give you a buzz like smoking a cigarette but stronger.

Answer 5

i tried it once. it's like smoking a flavored cigarette but not on a stick, like in this weird bong-like thing with a tube-like thing attached that you inhale the smoke with. it's completely pointless, doesn't give you any kinda high or anything. i don't know how old you have to be, but i ASSUMED 18 since it's technically a cigarette. it's not fun or anything and just like smoking, people think it makes them look cool. just try it so you can say you have but don't do it forever, you're too young to have a bad habit like that! hope you have fun and be safe whatever you end up doing! ;-)

Answer 6

A bong which has multiple ports so numerous people can smoke the same pack at the same time.

"also called shisha i think, or that might be the flavored tobacco, but whatever its called its fun as hell and you can get a nice buzz from the hookas at a hooka bar if you hit it real hard and its lega"

Answer 7

It's the hubbly-Bubbly that most Arabs smoke of
It's also known as Shisha in arabic....
Thats actullly very harmful as its very stong....
There r many flavours.....like apple.mango...strawberry...etc
Advice>>Dnt ever try it!!!!!!!!u will die!!!

Answer 8

i learned about it when i was nine. its like smoking except the smoke goes thru water. people believe its healthier but its still REALLY REALLY dangerous