Stuff to Know Before Eating Edibles

Alternatives to vaping or smoking cannabis have driven those in the industry to offer solutions. Edibles are one such solution and here’s why:

1. Super convenient and easy to use

        Most edibles are simple and convenient to use. Simply eat your favorite sweet treat and experience the benefits that         THC has to offer.

2. Longer lasting

        THC metabolizes differently in your body after eating cannabis as opposed to inhaling cannabis. The effects of a THC             edible take longer to onset in your body.

        This means that getting the good feelings associated with ingesting edibles typically takes anywhere from half an hour             to up to two hours before beginning to feel their effects. This can vary depending on dosage, body weight, diet, and             other factors.

        Eating edibles also means the effects typically last longer, anywhere from 2-4 hours after ingestion, which offers a             prolonged experience after consuming your cannabis. Again, the length of the effects of THC-infused edibles depends             on body weight, dosage consumed, diet, and body weight.

3. Exact dosage

        When consuming edibles, dosages are extremely important to ensure you’re getting the right amount of THC. Most             edibles offer an exact Mg count to their products to ensure that you know how much THC is contained in each edible             you are about to consume. 

1. Start LOW!

        It is far better to start at a low dosage to get an understanding of how ingesting cannabis will affect you personally. Most             brands will offer a beginning dosage on their packaging. If this is your first time consuming a THC-infused product, you             could take half of the recommended dose and evaluate. Remember, you can always eat more, you can’t eat less!

2. Wait one to two hours before consuming more!

        We’ve all heard an edible story. One where a friend ate too much of a THC edible. This usually occurs because they                    consume more of an edible before allowing the original dose to take effect. 

        Be patient! Allow your body to metabolize the THC before consuming more of an edible. If two hours have passed,             which is sufficient to allow your body to metabolize the THC, and you don’t feel its effects, then consuming more of a             THC-infused edible may be a valid option.

3. Subtracting the smoke and vapor!

        For some consumers, discretion is key, and THC-infused edibles offer a quiet and convenient way to enjoy cannabis             without drawing attention to yourself in the same manner vaping or smoking cannabis would. With nothing to light, no             battery to charge, nor buttons to push, THC edibles are cannabis made simple. 

4. Edibles are delicious!

        THC-infused edibles offer a variety of delectable treats. From sweet and succulent to sour or spicy, there are a ton of                    options for consumers to enjoy in the form of candies, cakes, and sodas. 

The main difference between these ways to consume cannabis is how THC will enter your body. Vaping or smoking cannabis will mean the THC is absorbed through your lungs and then into your bloodstream. Eating a THC-infused edible will mean the THC will be processed by your digestive system. 

What this means is that vaping and/or smoking cannabis will provide a quicker onset with a shorter duration of effects. THC edibles, on the other hand, take longer for onset, yet have a longer duration of effects. 

Another factor to consider when deciding which method to consume THC would be potency. Smoking and/or vaping cannabis can offer a more euphoric mind buzz as opposed to edibles, which have a more body feel associated with their consumption.

Now that we know what to expect with THC-infused edibles, we here at Cloud 8 would like to offer up our own delicious suggestions to try in your next session!

The name says it all here! This sweet confection will whisk you back to the days of the circus or your favorite fair. This mouthwatering morsel is perfect for friendly outings, offering a gentle, uplifting experience.