{"id":8560,"date":"2018-12-08T19:02:28","date_gmt":"2018-12-08T19:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/?p=3295037"},"modified":"2018-12-12T03:10:10","modified_gmt":"2018-12-12T03:10:10","slug":"how-to-dose-cannabis-edibles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/how-to-dose-cannabis-edibles\/","title":{"rendered":"dosing CANNABIS EDIBLES"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/how-to-dose-cannabis-edibles\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><div class=\"media_block\"><\/div>\n<div><img class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/does-cannabis-cost-or-pay-ccu-study-claims-marijuana-costs-4-50-for-every-1-it-generates.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<h1>HOW TO DOSE CANNABIS EDIBLES?<\/h1>\n<p>Ever had a brownie or any other cannabis edibles and wondered the potency after you\u2019ve ingested it? Thanks to regulations in states where cannabis is legalized, manufacturers are now required to label their cannabis edibles and have them undergo lab testing. If you\u2019re a new user of cannabis edibles and you\u2019re uncertain about how you should use the products, there\u2019s no reason to worry as this guide explains the fundamentals you need to know about how to dose cannabis edibles.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips on Proper Cannabis Dosage<\/h2>\n<p>Read the dosing guidelines of the edibles you intend to buy We\u2019re past the days of guessing after ingesting the edibles to determine the doses. The government\u2019s regulatory bodies have made it mandatory for manufacturers to list the content of their THC\/CBD in grams so cannabis enthusiast can dose properly. For the regular cannabis user, the standard dose is considered to be 10 grams, but beginners or low tolerance users are advised to take half of the dose. It\u2019s better to start with a little dose until you figure out the right dose that works best for you. You can buy edibles in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/missionorganiccenter.com\">nearest dispensary<\/a>\u00a0at the following dose intervals: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 80mg, and 100mg. The dosing intervals vary because users generally require different amounts of dosage to get their high. For example, veteran users and medical patients may consider 10mg too little for use while beginners require the same dose or less to get the high. The trend of using less than 10mg (usually between 3-7mg) is called \u201cmicrodosing,\u201d and it\u2019s getting more popular because it helps to awaken the body\u2019s cannabinoid receptors for improved mood, focus, and creativity. 2. Consider your tolerance Tolerance plays a critical role in determining the right dose of cannabis to use. Your tolerance is a combination of several factors like your body weight, medical history, the health condition you\u2019re treating (if any) among others. You also need to consider if it\u2019 your first time or it\u2019s been a long time since you used cannabis. Considering your tolerance is a great way to avoid the side effects of using cannabis which includes paranoia, anxiety, impaired motor ability, lack of coordination, dizziness, etc. The more your body system adapts to cannabis intake, the more you can increase your dosage since your body is gradually resilient to the side effects of the plant. It\u2019s unadvisable for beginners to try to \u201ckeep up\u201d with avid users of cannabis as they need a higher dose to get high and can also contain the side effects. Until you\u2019ve figured out your tolerance, it\u2019s better to be on the safe side by starting in small doses. 3. Exercise restraint and start slowly It\u2019s really easy to eat all you want, but when it comes to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/missionorganiccenter.com\/what-are-edibles\/\">cannabis edibles<\/a>, the keyword is restraint. The idea of consuming as much of the delicious cannabis-infused snacks may seem irresistible, but the side effects are not comfortable. Sadly, most new cannabis users tend to ignore this point after following the first two tips above. The result is usually a wave of high and side effects they\u2019re not ready for. Most users recall the effects of overdose to include increased heart rate, paranoia, drowsiness, red eyes, dry mouth and many more. The secret to having an enjoyable first-time experience with cannabis edibles is to exercise restraint to eat everything at once. Instead, start with a low dose and hold on until you notice the effects. The effects of edibles usually kick from about 30 minutes to 1 hour. While you wait for the effects to begin, resist the urge to snack on the rest of your edibles so you can keep the situation under control and lower the risk of waking up with a hangover. 4. Eat a meal before you consume cannabis edibles Since edibles are not usual foods, it\u2019s safe to always eat a meal before consuming them. Consuming edibles on an empty stomach can make the effects kick in swiftly, and can also be a little more intense. But if you have to use edibles on an empty stomach, you need to reduce the quantity of the edible to half a dose or less. Additionally, you need to pay attention to the drinks you\u2019ve had as alcohol has been proven to increase THC blood concentration, meaning the effects will be amplified. Generally, it\u2019s advisable to dose modestly if you plan to mix the two. 5. Find a comfortable place Although edibles are portable, you want to make sure you consume them only in a place where you\u2019re comfortable. If you use a small dose, the effects should be mild, meaning you can take them outdoors if you wish. However, it\u2019s advisable to take larger doses when you\u2019re at home, or you\u2019re with a loved one. That way, your loved one can call for help if the situation worsens, and can also be a source relief against the effect of anxiety. As you develop tolerance to the plant and gain experience in using the drug, you will become at ease with using the drug even if you\u2019re not at home or with a loved one. However, until you get to that stage, it\u2019s always a wise move to use edibles with loved ones in a safe, cozy place.<\/p>\n<h2>Are marijuana edibles safe?<\/h2>\n<p>Marijuana edibles are safe and can be generally used for medical and recreational purposes. They\u2019re an effective alternative for people who do not want to smoke the plant and their effects also tend to last longer than smoking or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Electronic_cigarette\">vaping<\/a>. However, using an overdose of marijuana edibles has some side effects which includes: ? Paranoia and anxiety ? Drowsiness ? Impaired motor ability ? Red eyes ? Dried mouth ? Uncoordinated movement etc However, if you overdose on cannabis edibles, it\u2019s not a reason to panic as the effects will wear off within hours. In addition, an overdose on cannabis products has not been proven to lead to death, meaning they are safe to use.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Consuming edibles can be a great way to use cannabis for recreational or medical purposes once you understand the basics. The critical point to keep in mind is to try not to eat too much at once so you can work your way up without any undesired side effects. But if you discover you\u2019ve overdosed, wait out for the effects to wear off, and you should feel fine in a few hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><\/div>\n<p>Coloradans spend $4.57 to mitigate marijuana&#8217;s effects for every tax dollar it generates, claims a recently released study. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[52,8027,7343,6811,6892,6813,77,5577,5667,9,5019,1,3,2359,1852,61,1736],"tags":[2632,8028,7344,6816,6893,6818,2655,5580,5673,5022,4926,4420],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8560"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8560"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8560\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8576,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8560\/revisions\/8576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8560"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8560"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8560"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}