With all the options available to medical marijuana patients today, many are choosing to explore methods of medicating beyond the traditional pipe or paper.
Edibles are a great choice for patients when consumed responsibly and by recommended dosage , they’re potent and body-focused, meaning they’re perfect for people who suffer from pain, nausea, or lack of appetite. When choosing edibles, please be aware that dose depends on many factors including height, weight, tolerance, previous usage, current state of well-being, and health issues.
DOSING: It’s important to remember that it can take a full 60 minutes minutes (sometimes more) before the effects are experienced, thus making it more difficult to identify the correct dosage. Keep in mind that you may feel the effects in waves.
Until you figure out the right dose that works for you, we suggest the following:
Non Smoker – start with 10 mg (or less)
Light Smoker – start with 25 mg
Medium Smoker – start with 50 mg
Heavy Smoker – start with 100 mg (or more)
THC Edibles Tips!
Eating 10 – 25 milligrams of THC will make your muscles relax, and waves of bliss will blanket your body. Giggling and silliness are common. You will feel relaxed and cozy, and get the best “super sleep” of your life. The high can last from four to six hours, or longer with higher doses. Keep in mind that everyone’s metabolism is different, and your weight and fitness will play a role in how your body reacts to edible pot foods.
Go low and slow!
Start with a low dose of 10 milligrams of THC and wait two hours before consuming any more cannabis. Your digestive system processes cannabis slowly, especially if you’ve already eaten a substantial meal. Once inside your liver, THC is converted into another chemical called 11-hydroxy-THC, which is actually more potent, explaining the intensity of an edibles high.
Eat a full meal!
Edibles are much more intense when consumed on an empty stomach. Be sure to eat a solid, nutritious meal before taking your THC dose.
Remain calm!
If you do happen to overindulge on cannabis-laden treats, remember that you will recover just fine. Retreat to a safe place where you can lay down, and most likely you will drift off to sleep for 10 or 12 hours. Upon waking, you will feel incredibly rested, if not a little groggy.
Never prank!
Never prank people by giving them infused foods without their knowledge; as such actions are criminally irresponsible. Ingesting cannabis food without expecting its effects is scary and dangerous.
Timing your intake for bedtime
Timing is important when it comes to using cannabis, especially for sleep. They are unreliable about when they’ll kick in. Sometimes it’s about one hour, other times it can be more like two to three hours. Because of the way cannabis is processed from our gut to our liver, the duration of action can be much longer, like 8 to 12 hours.
While everyone’s physiology is different, it’s usually better to ingest the marijuana at least an hour before bedtime. An hour before bedtime is ideal because the cannabis will work for about three to four hours, helping you to fall asleep. That way, you don’t feel the effects as you’re about to fall asleep, which can cause excitability and prevent sleep. Once you know how 5-10 milligrams makes you feel you can be comfortable ingesting more if needed for a good night sleep.
Enjoy!