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Food or drink infused with cannabis, offering a longer-lasting and often more intense effect due to how the body metabolizes THC.
Cannabis edibles are food or drink products infused with cannabinoids, offering an alternative to smoking or vaporizing. Edibles are processed through the digestive system and liver, which produces a fundamentally different experience from inhalation: effects take longer to onset (typically 30 minutes to 2 hours) but last significantly longer (4 to 8 hours or more).
How Edibles Work
When you eat a cannabis edible, THC travels through your stomach to the liver, where it is converted into 11-hydroxy-THC. This metabolite crosses the blood-brain barrier more efficiently than inhaled delta-9 THC, which is why edibles often feel more potent and produce a more intense body effect. The delayed onset is due to the time required for digestion and liver processing. Factors like your metabolism, recent meals, body composition, and tolerance all affect how quickly and intensely an edible hits.
Tips for Beginners
Start with 2.5 to 5 milligrams of THC for your first time and wait at least two hours before considering a second dose. Many negative edible experiences result from impatience and redosing too soon. Store edibles securely away from children and pets, as they often look identical to regular candy or baked goods. Keep in mind that homemade edibles can have uneven cannabinoid distribution, so commercial products with lab-tested dosing tend to be more predictable and reliable for precise dosing.