Everything You Should Know Before Eating Edibles for the First Time
Edibles are a form of marijuana consumed by ingestion rather than smoking. Thanks to marijuana becoming legal in more areas in the US, edible consumption has skyrocketed. However, not everyone knows how edibles work. Furthermore, many people don’t know what to expect when they first consume them.
Let’s look at everything you need to know before eating edibles for the first time. By understanding edibles better, you can stay safe and have a fantastic experience.
1. Have a Friend With You
When you eat marijuana edibles, you’ll likely get high. If you get high, you won’t be able to perform certain functions. Being impaired means you’ll have difficulty performing complex tasks such as driving.
Consider having a friend be a part of your edible experience. Your friend should be willing to stay sober. That way, they help you feel more comfortable with your first edible experience. Knowing there’s someone around who has had edibles can put your mind at ease.
You may have smoked marijuana before. Eating edibles are not the same thing. The main difference is that edibles tend to get you higher. So, again, you may become more impaired than you usually would when you smoke marijuana.
Having a sober friend around can help if you have a problem performing regular tasks. For example, when you cook using a stove, you want to make sure you do things safely!
2. You Could Get Ediblocked
Surprisingly, a rare anomaly makes it so that not everyone who eats edibles can get high off of them. This is known as being “ediblocked.” Interestingly enough, even people who can get high off marijuana alone can experience this condition.
While science doesn’t yet understand why this happens, it is a very real problem that some people face. Veriheal discusses this phenomenon and what we know about it so far.
While you might not get high, you can still experience side effects. So, you’re not immune to experiencing symptoms. If you start having a racing heartbeat, shaking hands, and anxiety, that’s not a good sign. Dealing with symptoms means you’ve eaten too many edibles.
Remember, edibles are much more potent than regular marijuana. So, that should give you more reason to exercise caution when consuming them. The best course of action if you’re not getting high off edibles is to stop eating them.
Plus, if you use marijuana on the day you eat edibles, you may have too much in your system. So while it’s unfortunate you can’t enjoy edibles, you can still use marijuana in other ways.
3. Prepare Yourself Ahead of Time
People who are experienced with edibles may eat them without a second thought. However, if it’s your first time, there are a few things you can do to prepare for the experience.
Have a Full Stomach
Firstly, you should have a full stomach. Having a bit of fat in your system can help activate and enhance your high. You also want to make sure that you stay hydrated. If you’re dehydrated, you may feel dizzy when snacking on edibles.
Read Labels Carefully
Something else to keep in mind is that you want to read the label carefully. It’s vital to know how much marijuana is in your edibles. Only take enough for one dose and wait until the high kicks in before taking another.
Use CBD Tincture to Counteract Effects
Knowing how much marijuana is in the edibles will prevent overconsumption. If by chance, you do feel as if you’ve taken too much, you can use CBD tincture under your tongue. Using CBD tincture can lessen the psychoactive effects that you experience.
Make Your Own Edibles!
After a while, you may want to consider making your own edibles. By making your own, you can control the dosage. Plus, you can create delicious edibles with different flavors (like chocolate) you’ll love!
Be Smart & Be Safe
In closing, while edibles and marijuana have many benefits, overdoing them is not enjoyable. If you have never gotten high before, you may discover that you don’t like the feeling. On the other hand, getting high can be a great experience that you like.
If you end up liking edibles, keep these tips in mind. It is essential to understand how to use edibles in moderation. By being aware of the effects, you can enjoy edibles every time you eat them!