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Beginners Guide To Marijuana Edibles - Safe Consumption

by Roger Hoffman

Both recreational and medical marijuana laws are continuing to change, so you may find yourself in a situation where you can either legally indulge in its use, or you may be prescribed it for medical reasons. In either situation, if you are new to the use of marijuana edibles, it is essential that you are aware of how to safely consume edible marijuana and how to safely store it. The following information will guide you through consuming marijuana edibles. 

What are marijuana edibles?

Common marijuana edibles are available in the form of homemade foods, drinks, sprays, tinctures, and inhalers. Marijuana can be cooked into almost everything edible, so one of the first steps to safely consuming it is to find an edible product that you is the best suited for your taste. It is also important to research the dosage and the type of marijuana used in order to achieve the desired results. For instance:

  • Indica strains of marijuana are often consumed in order to increase mental relaxation, muscle relaxation, decrease nausea, decrease pain, and promote better sleep
  • Sativa strains of marijuana provide a more energizing effect and are often used to reduce anxiety, decrease depression, increase focus, and increase overall energy levels.

Safely Consuming Marijuana Edibles

When smoking marijuana, the smoke is delivered through the oxygen in your bloodstream, so it generally has an immediate effect on the body; consuming marijuana edibles is a significantly different process. Your body must digest the edible product, which then requires absorption through your stomach, liver, and intestines. 

Therefore, the results are often delayed, which is where many impatient beginning users go wrong. The following tips are helpful in avoiding the mistake of being impatient and eating more than is necessary as well as how to safely consume edible marijuana:

Eat first - Before consuming marijuana edibles, eat a solid meal. Taking marijuana edibles on an empty stomach is much like taking prescription medications; it may give you an upset stomach as well as make the effects more intense than expected.

Get the right dose - Proper dosing is essential, especially for beginners. The beginning dosage is generally small, around two to five milligrams. Keep in mind that if you have an edible product it is generally divided into portions, so if the product contains 100 milligrams of THC, you may have ten doses of 10 milligrams. Start small and do not eat more than the recommended amount, especially if this is your first time.

Give it Time - Marijuana edibles can take from 30 minutes to two hours before the effect can be felt. Give the product time to take effect; do not eat more until at least two hours after consuming the initial portion.

Stay calm - If you take too much, do not panic. The results may be unpleasant, such as increasing your anxiety, so try to remain as calm as possible. Eat something to help absorb some of the marijuana and if you are able, try to sleep it off. Keep in mind that the effects may take several hours to wear off, but you will be fine. If you take too much or too little, adjust your dosage the next time.

One of the most important things to remember about marijuana edibles is that they closely resemble typical foods. For this reason, it is critical that you appropriately store the product. For instance, a marijuana cookie may look just like the ones your grandma baked and if it doesn't come in pre-marked packaging, can be easily mistaken for a "regular" cookie. This can be extremely dangerous, especially for children and pets, so always mark the packaging and store in a place that is not easily accessible by children, pets and houseguests.


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