Cannabis edibles can take longer to produce noticeable effects than inhaled products. The delay makes it easy to assume a serving did nothing and take more too soon. Reading the label and allowing enough time are central to avoiding unintended overconsumption.
Start with the package, not a guess
Check the amount of THC per serving and the number of servings in the entire package. A package can contain several separate servings, so the total THC amount is not always the amount intended for one use.
Onset and duration vary
How quickly an edible is felt and how long effects last can vary with the product, serving size, individual metabolism, recent food intake and prior cannabis experience. A familiar product can also feel different on another occasion.
The second-dose trap
Taking another serving before the first has produced its full effects can stack the servings together. That can lead to stronger and longer impairment than intended. Follow the product label and do not add more simply because the effect is not immediate.
Plan before consuming
If someone has an unexpected reaction
For an unexpected reaction or accidental exposure, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 for a medical emergency. Contact a veterinarian immediately if a pet ingests cannabis.
