Basically, I’m pretty wary of the adverse effects of drugs and becoming dependent on them. I’ve never done any, including drinking etc. But I’m curious about edibles, since it seems like there’s barely any downsides, besides the risk of the edible itself being too potent(?).
if u can get 10mg ones that would be cool. cut in half if nervous
Do not have the first weed you ever consume be a 10mg edible. Start with either a small amount of vaping or even smoking, or if you’re really set on an edible don’t go over 5mg first time. I’ve seen people lose the perception of the passage of time on a 10mg edible after never smoking before.
Some of the comments here are a bit hyperbolic. “Edibles” constitues a very broad set. They most certainly can be used for beginners…but only at threshold doses. If you live in a medical state, ask for 5mg pills to start. That’s a threshold dose for humans. Work your way up to 10 mg.
But cooking brownies with some RSO or cannabutter? Yeah, no, don’t do that.
Edibles are great, I love the slow come-up. And it is possible to get a very measured dose that is adequate for beginners. Just need to do so at a dispensary, not your local dealer. …or else you’ll get way too baked.
Another option is tinctures–basically little eyedroppers with cannabis oil (that go under the tongue, not in the eye). Can also get very measured doses, which is definitely a plus for beginners.
Yeah some people really do have a natural tolerance. Just like with booze it depends on how your metabolism and how your neurochemistry responds. Also the first few times you take THC it doesn’t seem to have that big of an effect. The first time I smoke I crushed a full bowl and barely felt it, now one bowl is normally all I take in a day unless I’m actually trying to get stoned.
Don’t try homemade edibles for your first time, its impossible to accurately guess the dosage. If you have access to legal weed starting with a 5mg edible might not be a bad idea. The big problem with edibles is once you take it you’re in for the ride, if you get too high you just have to wait it out which can take a while. If you’re smoking and get uncomfortably high just give it 20 or 30 minutes and it will back off a lot, edibles last much longer.
I just got my medical card a few months ago so how much I use has gone up quite a bit but at the same time the amount of pain killers and anti-anxiety meds as well as how much I drink has gone down precipitously. So I’d definitely recommend giving cannabis a try.
They’re fine, i never understood why people recommend trying to smoke or vape first, you should be fine if you’re setting a day for yourself. Also you can get them legal in the US under the hemp derivied distinction. Just dose 10mg for the first time and go from there. I dont really see them any different than alcohol. The only dependency you’ll get is that you’ll likely want to try them again.
