The Best Place to Start with Marijuana Edibles

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Your first brush with edibles can be exciting, but consumption of edibles should be done with care. Many first-time edible users make the same mistakes when they start, and these mistakes can taint your future experiences with edibles. To avoid these mistakes, read our tips on how to use marijuana edibles in a fun and safe way.

Tips for First-Time Edible Users

Whether you’re using solid edibles, liquid edibles, or tablets, start with one dose, which is around 10 MG. Make sure you take your edible in a place where you’ll be safe; some may experience an edible high for at least four to six hours. Avoid pairing edibles with alcohol during your high, as it may give you the spins. Instead, stick with water to keep yourself hydrated, and avoid driving.

Now for a fun tip: THC, the part of cannabis that gets you high, is fat-soluble. That means if you pair an edible with a fatty food item, like pizza or cake, the fat will bond with the THC in your system and amplify your high. So while alcohol is off the table, feel free to eat all the pizza you want alongside your marijuana edibles!

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Marijuana edibles come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors!

Common Mistakes

One of the most common mistakes when taking edibles stems from impatience. After you take your edible, you won’t feel the effects right away, or even after a few minutes; at this point, first-time users of marijuana edibles usually make the mistake of taking another one right away. However, it’s important to remember that some people won’t feel the effects of edibles until two hours after consumption, so patience is key. After taking an edible, first-time users should wait at least an hour to an hour and a half before taking another.

Never taken an edible before, but curious about trying? Talk to a team member at Village Green for help. We want your first experience to be a safe and fun one.

Common Mistakes When Baking Homemade Edibles

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You have probably heard of some horror stories with people making edibles at home who don’t follow a recipe. Edibles can be very potent, especially when you aren’t paying attention to how much marijuana you are using. 

Homemade edibles can be great if you have the right recipes or guidance from a professional. Otherwise, it is better to buy your edibles from elsewhere. If you want to avoid some of the common mistakes with homemade edibles, continue reading below.

The Main Challenge to Baking Own Edibles: Potency Control

When baking edibles, you’re going to have some trouble. The main challenge is going to be potency control. People often make them way too strong or ruin the potency by baking the products at too high of a temperature. 

On the other hand, low heat will not activate the marijuana, and you will find that you waste a bunch of products. To make sure that you’re not making these mistakes, it is best to follow a recipe. Do some research and figure out how much marijuana is needed to create the butter, which is then used in the baked good. The last thing you want is to waste a good batch of marijuana on edibles you never want to eat.

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Opt for pre-made edibles, instead of homemade.

Buy Edibles You Get Bigger Variety, Potency Control, Quality Control

When you buy premade edibles, you will get more potency control. These vendors have taken the time to check the quality and the potency to ensure that the amount of THC and CBD present are measurable. They can recommend an exact dosage. For example, they may say to have half a cookie or a quarter. They were also outlined in milligrams how many active compounds are in each bite.

If you’re looking for some high-quality edibles, contact Village Green today.

A Beginners Guide to Taking Edibles

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When it comes to using marijuana, the goal is to safely get the best, most productive high. You don’t want to have anxiety, so always prepare your environment and ensure you do not have to drive anywhere or participate in activities that involve judgment. 

When it comes to eating baked goods, it’s important to pay attention to edible dosage. Understanding edibles is not easy at first, as figuring out how much to take can often be an experiment, and you never know what might happen.

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Be sure to fully understand the dosage before consuming edibles.

Understanding How Edibles Work & How Long They Take To Kick In

When eating baked goods or other ingestible marijuana products, you need to ensure you start low and go slow. If you have never had a product of this kind, you may not know what to expect, and a bit too much may put you over the edge. 

Most marijuana products take anywhere from 1-2 hours to kick in, rarely do you see the full effects of the edible dosage kick in under an hour. So if you don’t feel anything, make sure not to take more until at least two hours have passed. 

Finding The Right Dose For Beginners

For beginners, understanding edibles can be like learning a new subject at school. There are many different types, including gummies, cookies, and drinks. As these are a very healthy way of enjoying marijuana, you will most likely want to try at some point.

If you have a cookie or a gummy, it is best to start with just a small portion of it rather than the whole thing. Usually, a dose of about 2.5-3mg is suitable for first-timers. So if you have a 5mg gummy, take half.

At Village Green, we value your safety and enjoyment, so contact us today if you have questions about your next experience.