Edible Dosing for Newbies

Edibles are a great way for cannabis enjoyers to have cannabis. They do offer THC, CBD, or sometimes both. They can come in baked goods, soft chews, and other forms. They’re convenient and are great for new users. It’s important though to know the correct ways to dose them, since it’s important to understand this. There are a few things you should know about edibles too, including what’s in them, the dosages, and also any other concerns that may be there too. 

Edibles Don’t hit Quickly 

When you have an edible, you’re always going to have to wait a bit for it to work. That's because they must go directly into your digestive area, and then are further absorbed into the brain, and finally the endocannabinoid system. You’ll then feel the effects in the way that the THC interacts directly with your receptors.  

Throughout this, the body does slowly break down THC in order to activate it. In contrast, cannabis vapes and smoking take about 30 minutes to get in, but edibles can take about double that time, sometimes hours before it works. 

The High Is Long Lasting 

Edibles are much more potent with their highs, and they last longer too. The duration is based on the THC within, and how your body manages to metabolize this. It will last minimally an hour for most people, but if you do have a metabolism that's slower, it can take hours before you come down. It’s best if you keep a few hours to yourself to enjoy an edible, since it can last longer than expected. 

What you Consume beforehand does affect the experience 

The food that you have does affect this in a lot of cases. Cannabis oils are usually absorbed better if you have high fat foods with this. If you take an edible with a meal for example, especially one that’s fatty, you’ll feel strong effects. Many experience larger effects though when they don’t have food before too, so pay attention to the body’s responses. 

The dosing Guide 

Here are a few things for you to consider when dosing edibles. First, you’ve got the edibles that are up to 5 mg. these are the ones that are usually at dispensaries, and they are something that's often times called the microdose. They are usually achieved through breaking these down. 

However, pre-measured gives you a more enhanced, exact performance. Some people can handle 5 mg easily, with feelings of anxiety relief, and also improving their life. However, some do get anxious off 5 mg, so be careful. If you’re someone that wants something a bit stronger, then the 5-15 mg range is better for you to use.  You can use this if you’ve struggled with it not being strong for you in the past. It can be hard to get this one right, and you usually should go in small increments, and wait a bit for the results. 

15-30 mg is for those who have a bit higher tolerance. If you’re someone who has never had edibles before, don’t do this, because it’s way too potent. As you start to get past the 15 mg area, and up to larger doses, these can last a lot longer. This is recommended for those who have chronic pain, inflammation, or who just want relief. Finally, there are edibles that are over 30 mg but usually go up to 50 mg THC. 

These are recommended for people who have super high tolerances. For a lot of newbie users, a 50 mg edible is really bad, and it can make you feel anxious too.

The Most common Medical Cannabis Myths

 With more and more evidence coming up involving the different types of medical cannabis that’s out there, you may wonder what’s the truth, and what isn’t. Here are some common myths that are there, debunking them, and letting you understand them as you go along.

Medical Cannabis within the US 

Right now, it’s been kind of recent since medical cannabis was used. 

While it’s been found in different pharmacopeia as early as the 1800s, there was some legislation that criminalized the usage of this. There are those who did openly fight this, and they also tried to prove to them that cannabis didn’t create addiction.

But within the different decades of this, you’ll also note that there are those that have also advocated for using this.  There are those in the 1970s who advocated for decriminalizing the usage of marijuana. 

In the last century, it’s changed from being something that people fear, to something that people have regarded as useful, but even so, it’s still viewed as a Schedule I substance, and it’s one that’s caused a problem with the usage of experimentation. There are also some myths about this that are best debunked, which is what we’re gonna do. 

There Are no Medical Benefits 

This is something that people say because they think using cannabis is just some half-assed excuse to get high. But the truth is, there are anti-inflammatory benefits that come with this, and it’s been found to even help with depression and anxiety, reducing them. There are now drugs made from cannabis that actually help those with epilepsy, reducing their spasms. 

Another thing is that the cannabinoids are different within each strain, so that’s why some people are better with certain strains than others.  It’s something that people think is addicting too, but there is no evidence to prove this. There are some side effects that can happen, but it’s more useful than bad. 

Smoking this Causes Cancer 

Right now, there is no evidence that proves that marijuana, when smoked, will cause lung cancer.

However, if you do burn plant material, inhaling this, and then blowing it out, it may irritate the lungs and the throat, and it’s why some people have moved towards vaping that heats the trichomes, pushes the cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes out, and then you inhale this. There are some actual compounds within this too. Delta-8 along with CBD are also useful too.

It’s a Gateway Drug 

Another myth that people assume, because they think people are going to try other drugs. But for the most part, those who use cannabis aren’t really interested in trying any harder drugs for the most part.  There may be some interest, but that doesn’t mean every user is going to rush up and do anything harder. 

You’ll be lazy

This is due to the negative stereotypes that stoners have, but for the most part, it’s actually good for energy and motivation, and some also can help with boosting the motivation of others.

It Causes Mental Illness 

Finally, people think it causes mental illness, like schizophrenia, but that's a myth.  This is something that is not necessarily true. It can play a role in exacerbating this, but you have to be predisposed to it, and right now there is no evidence that proves that cannabis will cause these conditions. It’s important to work with doctors to discuss this, and then monitor these interactions, and make sure that you understand the biochemistry of this as well. 

These myths are common, but they’re worth debunking if you’re not sure about the state of cannabis, and its usage as well.

Smoking Weed and Drinking coffee

Having coffee every single morning is a staple of many, as it can give you some energy. In a way, some treat it like rolling a good joint, where they get the scent, and it’s why some people use this. Some wonder if the mixture of this is good for them.  Here is what we know about both of these, and if it can impact the way that we feel.

How Caffeine and THC impact Us 

The combination of both is something that’s been enjoyed since the 1970s.  That was when Mellow Yellow, one of the first coffee shops, opened up back in Amsterdam.  Since this point, people have combined these two together, and there are even names that are creative for this, including Hippie speedball.

This offers both stimulating, and relaxing feelings, and there are different benefits to your health. You might wonder how this interacts with both the mind and the body, and also how they can benefit you. 

Caffeine along with THC are both considered psychotropic in terms of effects on this. Psychotropic means that it does impact the mood, behaviors, and the thoughts along with your state of mind. It does work in the same way that nicotine, alcohol, and even prescriptions may impact you.

Those that are psychotropic also may have some benefits including depression, anxiety treatments, schizophrenia, and also sleep problems and disorders.

While THC and caffeine do have some great health benefits, some people may have bad reactions.  Caffeine can stimulate the body, helping with treating migraines and headaches, lowering diabetes risks, improving your athletic performance, along with endurance, and also to reduce instances of depression. THC is good for euphoria, relaxation, and feeling calm. 

Is it good or Bad To Mix? 

This is something that some people may want to mix, but the thing is, it may cause adverse effects. This is due to the fact that THC along with coffee boosts the dopamine within the system, improving the feelings that you have of happiness that are there and the euphoria that are also there as well. 

It also can be used to help with improving your body, but it can also cause you to feel anxious, paranoid, and agitated too.

Combining both of these also does impact the blood pressure, elevating it ever so slightly, but for those with high blood pressure, this is not recommended. 

There are rare instances where you should not mix this. This includes people who suffer from arrhythmia, and also other heart conditions. If you’re someone who is new to putting these together, it’s vital to talk to the doctor, so that you can ensure that it’s safe for you to do so. Those with a history of blood pressure issues definitely will want to stay away from this.

You should also be mindful, slowly increasing the dosage with time, and improving this too.

There are benefits to mixing this though. You can improve your energy, your alertness, and also improve the happiness, relaxation, and even the feelings of euphoria that you have.

There are some good benefits that come with this, and that's also worth mentioning too, as there are people who are still green to this, that get the benefits of this.

In general, it’s good for some people to enjoy, but keep in mind when you do mix these, that they can cause bad side effects. Exercise caution, and er on the side of being safe with this, and you might be able to use both as a means to help you perk up, feel good, and help you improve your life as well.