The cannabis industry in fast progressing in various states and one of the most controversial products are the marijuana edibles. These are marijuana infused foods, may it be a pastry, a candy bar, or gummy candies. There's a huge variety of edibles that can be bought in dispensaries. Question is, are they effective and safe?
Most individuals and even physicians would usually protest in regards to edible consumption as it can be home made and could lead into a negative effect [which may not be entirely harmful, but can leave an individual awfully high] once ingested.
As per High Times, it is important to know one's marijuana edible dosage. With this being stated, numerous candy bars and store bough edibles actually has THC content listed on its package. Having marijuana legalized not only produced high profit gain, but it also induced marijuana safety. It also introduced marijuana edibles into new audiences, in which they are solely educated of its effects as well.
The website then gave out a few tips on how to safely enjoy edibles. One of which is to take it slow, one bite at a time as the kick would sometimes come in late. It is also important not to mix it with alcohol as it magnifies the effects of the edible pot.
The HelloMD website then gave out a chart on the appropriate amount of edibles one should ingest.
2 mg: This amount has shown little to no impairment on consumers.
2.5 mg: Most consumers have reported some psychoactivity which may be equal to a glass of wine or a beer. Doses in this range are popular for social anxiety, encouraging the munchies, and focus.
5 mg: Almost all consumers note significant psychoactivity at this dosage.
10 mg: For most consumers, there will be significant psychoactivity at this dosage. This also provides significant distraction from pain and is a common dose for chemotherapy patients to reduce nausea.
15 mg: This dosage will cause uncomfortable levels of psychoactivity, even for most regular consumers of cannabis.
