Weed Edibles are food products infused with cannabis extract, including baked goods, candies, gummies, chocolates, lozenges, and beverages. They may be homemade or produced by commercial facilities. They are popular with medicinal and recreational users who prefer them to traditional smoking or vaping. They avoid issues of odors and stigma, and can be consumed discreetly at home or on the go.

Unlike inhaled THC from a joint, the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in edibles needs to pass through the digestive system and liver before it can reach the brain. This process takes much longer than inhalation, and it can take 1-3 hours for the user to feel the effects of the edible.

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The effectiveness of marijuana edibles depends on many factors, such as the timing of consumption and the overall health of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Your ECS is always changing based on your environment, diet, and stress. This can cause a person to metabolize edibles differently than expected, leading to different highs.

This lack of consistency and delayed intoxication can lead to accidental or intentional overconsumption, which is a common reason for emergency department visits related to cannabis use. It can also be difficult for new or inexperienced users to understand the THC and CBD ratios of edibles, which are often listed as ratios such as 1:20 or 20:1. A higher ratio of CBD may reduce some of THC’s intoxicating effects. (Grotenhermen, 2003). In addition, the inability to control the dosage of THC in edibles can contribute to unintentional intoxication.