Weed edibles are some of the most popular cannabis products on the market these days.
As pot has been legalized across a greater number of states in the last few years, companies have been able to create some truly amazing products to get you high. From fun e-juice flavors to CBD-infused tinctures, there seems to be no end in sight to how we can enjoy our weed.
Edibles, in particular, are favored by the masses, but they’re still mysterious to some. Unfortunately, they’ve got a bit of a bad reputation because people don’t seem to understand how they work. If you’re buying edibles, there’s pertinent information that you need to know if you’re going to have a great time on them.
In this post, we’re going to help you out by telling you how to choose weed edibles the right way. Read on and you’ll realize that when you get the right type of edible, it’ll change the way you look at weed forever.
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Figure Out if Weed Edibles Are for You
Before you head online to order 10 packs of weed gummies, you should figure out if edibles are the best method for consuming pot. Not everyone likes the way that edibles get you high because there’s a significant time delay that you don’t experience with smoking or vaping.
You usually have to give edibles at least an hour to do their thing, but be prepared for it to hit you several hours later. This happens because there are extraneous factors that affect the onset of the high – mostly, how much you’ve eaten.
As with food and medication, the THC in your edible is absorbed into the walls of the intestines, so if you’ve eaten a big meal just before you take your edible, it’s going to take longer to get into your bloodstream. This is opposed to smoking or vaping, which instantly puts the THC into your bloodstream.
So, when you first try an edible, do it on an empty stomach. You should feel the effects in around an hour, at which point, you can decide if it’s something you enjoy or not.
Visit Dispensaries, Talk to a Pro
Many people buy their weed products online these days and you can always read more weed-related content to get informed, but there’s no replacement for a good old-fashioned visit to a dispensary. The workers, or “budtenders”, at your local dispensary are going to be super knowledgeable about different weed edibles and might even be able to give you some suggestions for your first experience.
Being able to see all of the different edibles lined up in front of you while someone that’s likely tried them all explains the effects to you is an invaluable experience on your edible journey. You can ask any and all questions that you might have about certain products, dosages, brands, flavors, etc. – there’s no shame in asking and dispensary employees are usually happy to talk about weed.
Look at the Labels to Figure Out Dosage
When you pick up a bottle or tin of edibles, the first thing you should do is check out the dosage. Typically, most edible gummies and chocolates are going to come in at around 10 milligrams of THC, which is a not-insignificant dose for those new to pot.
If you’re worried about 10mg being too strong, you can request something a little lighter, but with edibles, you can just bite off a smaller piece. While this doesn’t give you pinpoint dosage accuracy, you can slowly figure out how much of a gummy is right for you.
As you get more comfortable with the effects of the edibles, you can work up to a full 10mg gummy. When you’re ready for something stronger, there are companies that make 20mg, 30mg, 50mg, and even 100mg treats that will knock your socks off – in a good way.
Sativa, Indica, Hybrid, CBD
The other thing that you can look at before buying an edible is the type of weed that it’s made from Indica, Sativa, or a hybrid. If you’re not familiar with these terms, we’ll give you a short rundown to give you a better idea of what you’re consuming.
Indica strains are associated with a body high, increasing relaxation, and helping you to sleep. Sativa is the opposite – a head high that gives you increased energy, less anxiety, and more focus. A hybrid is a combination of both Sativa and Indica.
You may also see edibles that contain CBD in some capacity. CBD is the counterpart to THC and helps to balance the effects of THC, which can be helpful for new users.
You can also buy CBD-only edibles that won’t get you high at all but may help to reduce inflammation, anxiety, and immuno-health. Research into the beneficial effects of CBD is ongoing but promising in its early stages.
Find Your Brand and Choose Your Treat
Now that you’ve gotten a good rundown of what to look for in edibles, you can start searching for your brand. Many edible enthusiasts will find a brand that they like and stick with it because not all brands are created equal, believe it or not.
Weed quality plays a big role, so talk to your budtender and get some advice on which edible companies are at the top of their game. Once you’ve done that, you can decide what kind of treat you want your weed to come in.
Gummies are probably the most popular type of edible, but there are chocolate bars, popcorn, cookies, drinks, and pretty much any other kind of treat that you could possibly think of. Of course, you can change it up on a regular basis to make sure you’re getting some dietary variety as well.
Why Smoke When You Can Eat?
Weed edibles are a nice way to take cannabis because you won’t damage your lungs in any fashion. That being said, you still need to be careful with them – they’re powerful morsels and if you’re not careful, you’ll end up biting off more than you can chew…
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