Why Edibles Are Different
When you smoke cannabis, THC enters your bloodstream through your lungs in seconds. With edibles, THC passes through your digestive system and liver, converting to 11-hydroxy-THC — a more potent compound.
This is why edibles feel stronger and last longer than smoking.
The Dosing Chart
- 1-2.5mg — Microdose. Mild focus, slight mood lift. Perfect for first-timers
- 5mg — Standard low dose. Gentle relaxation, mild euphoria
- 10mg — Moderate. Noticeable high, pain relief, social buzz
- 25mg — Strong. Experienced users only. Heavy euphoria
- 50mg+ — Very strong. Only for high-tolerance users
The golden rule: Start with 5mg or less. Wait 2 full hours before taking more.
Browse our edibles collection for carefully dosed options.
Common Mistakes
- Eating more too soon — Edibles can take 30 min to 2 hours to kick in
- Empty stomach — Eat a small meal first for more consistent absorption
- Mixing with alcohol — This intensifies effects unpredictably
- Ignoring tolerance — Your smoking tolerance does not equal your edible tolerance
What To Do If You Take Too Much
According to Leafly:
- Stay calm — no one has ever died from cannabis
- Drink water, eat something light
- Black pepper can help reduce anxiety (chew 2-3 peppercorns)
- Find a comfortable, safe space
- Sleep it off if possible
Check out our mushroom gummies for an alternative experience with precise dosing.
Always start low and go slow with edibles.
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Written by
Real Duck Distro Editorial Team
Cultivators, extract chemists, and cannabis writers based in Los Angeles, California — collectively 25+ years in the California cannabis industry. Every product we write about is one we've handled, tested, and stocked. Honest reviews, practical guides, real experience.
Specialties: California cultivation · Extract chemistry · Strain genetics · Disposable hardware · Harm reduction · Edibles dosing
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