Cannabis 101:
Dosing the THC Edible
Edible forms of cannabis, including food products, lozenges, and capsules, can produce effective, long-lasting, and safe effects. These forms of cannabis are also most likely to produce unwanted effects and overconsumption symptoms, which can be very unpleasant. The difference is, of course, the dose.
• 30 – 50 mg THC edibles Effects include: Strong euphoric effects, significantly impaired coordination and perception. Good for: High tolerance THC consumers; consumers whose GI systems don’t absorb cannabinoids well.
• 50 – 100 mg THC edibles Every person has a unique internal physiologic makeup Effects include: Seriously impaired coordination and and can therefore experience different results with various perception, possible unpleasant side effects including medications. One person’s response to a dose of edible nausea, pain, and increased heart rate. cannabis can vary greatly from the next, even more so than Good for: Experienced, high-tolerance THC consumers; other medications or herbs. patients living with inflammatory disorders, cancer, and other serious conditions. The ideal edibles dose depends on a lot of things, including tolerance, individual body chemistry, and the experience The first rule with edibles is patience. It typically takes 2 hours you’re looking for. But there are some basic guidelines that for an individual to feel the effects of an edible and the can help you find the right dose of marijuana edibles, which most common mistake in cannabis dosing occurs when a are measured in milligrams (mg). person doesn’t feel any effect from an edible after 1 hour and decides to take another dose. Two hours later, both • 1 – 2.5 mg THC edibles doses come through and the individual experiences the Effects include: Mild relief of symptoms like pain, stress, and unpleasant effects of overconsumption. anxiety; increased focus and creativity. Good for: First-time consumers or regular consumers looking The second rule is micro dose. Every edible is different. You to microdose. may have taken a 2.5 edible and been happy with the outcome, only to take 2.5 of a different type and have an • 2.5 – 15 mg THC edibles entirely different reaction. Always start a new edible slowly – Effects include: Stronger relief of pain and anxiety symptoms, take ½, wait 2 hours and then, judging by your feeling, add euphoria, impaired coordination, and perception. or stay the course. Good for: Standard recreational use, persistent symptoms not addressed by smaller doses, people looking for a good We could go on and on, but your best source of information night’s sleep. and guidance is going to be the budtender at your dispensary. They can provide you with great information! CS CBTS Staff Report
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