Eating edibles are the best option for beginners who would like to have experiences of the effects of marijuana without smoking it. Marijuana-infused foods are now very profitable ventures in different parts of the world. Eating marijuana-infused foods can be tricky as it results in a much intense high hence the beginners should be careful of the quantity they take. Edibles are way more discreet than smoking marijuana.
As eating too many edibles cannot cause death, there are many horror stories told by people who have experienced it. It is better to understand and know the better way of eating edibles and have a better experience.
Below is an outlined guide to have a better experience with edibles:
- Homemade verse bought edible
Homemade edibles can very easy and you can make it to fit your diet. Be careful when you make homemade edibles because, without the correct measurement, your edibles may have dangerous levels of marijuana. For beginners, it is more appropriate to buy their edibles from licensed stores as their dosage with be safe and they will have a wide range of edibles to select from.
- Determine the safe edible dosing
It is important to figure out the correct dosage of your edible. Everyone has a different reaction to taking marijuana differing from their previous tolerance and potency. First–timers should start eating edibles with low tetrahydrocannabinol as they do not know how they will react to it.
- Begin with low quantity and have patience
It is recommended that beginners should start with small quantities and be patient as it may take some time before it starts to take effect. Taking more before the first effects take place is very unsafe. Trying small quantities gives you more control over your experience.
- Find a comfortable space to take the edibles
Eating marijuana infused foods can be very unpredictable hence every time you take edible, make sure you are in a comfortable space. Be with the people you are familiar with or doing an activity that you love. It is important to take edibles when children are not around as you will not be lucid enough to take care of them and they may also ingest some. Keep in mind that you should not drive or handle any machinery under any circumstance as the effects of taking edibles will take a long time to wear off
- Do not eat edibles before having a proper meal
Edibles get digested faster on an empty stomach leading to uncomfortable highs hence it is recommended to take edibles after having your meal. Take a lower dose of edibles if you are taking them on an empty stomach. To prevent adverse reactions, do not take edibles with alcohol as it increases the level of tetrahydrocannabinol in the blood.
- Be prepared as bad experiences happen
Even experienced people have bad experiences. That is why it is important to pay attention to your dosage. If you have a bad experience, try to breathe and stay calm as it will eventually fade.
- Drink a lot of water
Water speeds up the digestion process and drinking water can ensure you stay hydrated and also helps get over bad edible experiences.
It is important to take note of the outlined guidelines above on how to safely take edibles. If you have a bad edible trip, stay calm and remember no one has died from an overdose of marijuana-infused foods, and keep telling yourself that until the effects wear off.