With the rapid, and somewhat sudden rise of THC-infused edibles and beverages it may seem intimidating to try cannabis for the first time. In this guide we’ll run through the basics of dosage, what it feels like, what to do if you’ve done too much, and if it’s better to start with an edible, beverage, or old fashioned tolking.
The Big Picture
What The High Feels Like
No matter how you decide to float amongst the clouds, the feeling of the ganja will follow a similar pattern of rising, peaking, and descending. The duration of these phases get altered depending on how you ingested the cannabis.
Proper Dosage For a Beginner
Before you go slamming THC beverages, it’s important to consider a few things. When was the last time you ate? For the smoothest experience you should have a relatively full belly. Another very important consideration, dosage. For cannabis newbies it’s recommended to start off with less than 5mg. And lastly, your environment plays a huge role in any experience. Set yourself up for success and surround yourself with good vibes and great company.
THC GRAPHS FOR NERDS
THC Concentration in
Blood After Smoking
Smoking/Vaping gives you an almost immediate activation time, peaks around the 10min mark and declines over the next few hours.
THC Concentration in Blood
After Ingesting Edibles
Edibles take the longest to peak and the sensation lasts a lot longer than other methods.
THC Concentration in Blood After Fast-Absorbing THC Beverages
THC-Infused Beverages have a shorter time to the peak than edibles but longer than smoking.
Smoking or vaping should be reserved for those familiar with marijuana as the dosage is much harder to gauge and if you do too much it’s gonna hit you like a truck….it’s so much better to play it safe.
SOO, HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Now that it’s easier to visualize the feeling associated with being high, it’s generally recommended to start out with half a 5mg can of THC soda, or half of a 5mg gummy.
Dealing with Greening out
Okay, so you carefully took notes from the above info but you still overdid it. Good news, it’s likely that it will be okay especially if you’ve only ingested a small amount. No matter how overwhelming it feels, trust that you will be okay, your body will process the active metabolites and the feeling will end.
All That To Say..
So to make a long story short, take. It. Slow.
By now you should be feeling confident to take the dive, find a store that carries cannabis infused goodies near you or if it’s legal where you’re reading this from, purchase low-dose cannabis products online.
*DISCLAIMER: So obviously we aren't scientists, we cannot make any claim that may sound like we are. But we do have some experience in using and making the products so they work safely and effectively. By and large this is a disclaimer that we aren't liable for shit. Always use products safely and in moderation
