Edible F.A.Q.

 

Should I eat before consuming an edible?

Whether you have food in your stomach affects the absorption time and intensity of the THC, and it is advisable to eat a snack before your first time, just in case. It is not a bad idea to have THC-free snacks on hand after you take edibles, especially because it is hard to be satisfied with just one gummy or brownie.

What if I have never smoked or vaped before?

If your body has never experienced the effects of THC before, that doesn’t mean you should avoid edibles. Many people prefer edibles to smoking and vaping. However, start with the smallest amount of THC possible—2 mg, if you can break your brownie bite or gummy into a small piece—and wait up to two hours for the effects. The best cannabis edibles are available in the Keystone Colorado dispensaries. Reach out there to experience amazing edibles.

Drink water, eat snacks, and relax while you’re waiting. Always listen to your body! That said, even if you have smoked and vaped before, you should expect different effects from edibles, which are slower but stronger.

On the PLUS side, they are delicious.

What if I accidentally take too much?

It happens. And it can be a bad time. Next time, you’ll remember to go slow and low. So try to memorize and follow these steps if you get too high (or just keep this guide in an easily accessible location):

• Repeat this mantra: This will pass. Drink water, relax, and stay away from driving. The effects will go away, it just takes a bit of time.
• If you have it, try some pure CBD. Make absolutely sure that your CBD source doesn’t have any THC, and try a little at a time. CBD is known to temper the effects of THC and can help slow down that “racy” feeling.
• Drink water-preferably cold. For at least 10 minutes, keep sipping iced water to dull your high and combat dry mouth, an occasional side effect of THC. Adding ground black pepper, lemon zest, shredded ginger, and mint leaves can also help settle your stomach and reduce the psychoactive effects.
• Sit back and watch some Netflix. Depending on your high and your personality, this is easier said than done. But this too shall pass, and you can distract yourself by getting yourself in a comfortable position and finding a passive activity.
• Sleep. Drink some water and tuck yourself into bed. You’ll wake up refreshed, and though you may be a little groggy or “off” the next morning, it will dissipate quickly. It’s not like an alcohol hangover at all.

My friend swears by this certain type of edible. Will it work for me?

Sorry, the same edibles with the same amounts of THC will affect different people differently. Bodies don’t metabolize THC in the same way or in the same amount of time. Always treat every new edible as a new experience.