Now that recreational cannabis is legal in some states, you might be thinking of giving it a try. If you don't have much experience with cannabis, trying an edible could be the best way to start. Then, you won't have to smoke or vape it if you're concerned about how that could affect your lungs or trigger an old smoking addiction. Here are some things to know about recreational edibles.

Types Of Recreational Edibles To Try

There are many ways to make edibles, so you'll have to see what's available at the dispensary you visit. One popular choice is in brownie form. Cannabis can have a strong flavor, so masking it in brownies is a way to enjoy consuming it. Other ways you might find edibles include chewy candy, hard candy, pastries, lozenges, gummies, chocolate bars, and truffles. Sublingual cannabis is also considered an edible. You simply place a flavored disc or strip under your tongue and let it dissolve. This method of consuming edibles is the fastest acting.

Tips For Using Edibles The First Time

If you've smoked recreational cannabis in the past, you know you feel an effect almost immediately. This doesn't happen with edibles. The time it takes for you to feel an effect varies according to how quickly your system digests the food containing the cannabis. This will vary from product to product, and even from time to time that you eat a cannabis edible. If there's a long delay on the effects, you might think the cannabis isn't working and ingest more. For that reason, it's always best to start slow and take your time with feeling the effects when you're new to edibles. Also, always read the label on the food product you buy so you know how potent it is. This is one advantage over buying edibles from a dispensary rather than eating a batch of brownies made by a friend. What you buy from a dispensary has a label telling you the type of cannabis in the edible and the amount it contains. This allows you to start with a low dose and build up gradually until you find the right amount that gives you the result you're looking for.

When you go to a dispensary, you can ask for suggestions for the right type of edible for someone new to cannabis and for the effect you want. Dispensaries often grow their own cannabis and make the edibles themselves so they know the expected effect of each type of edible they sell and which one you might enjoy best.

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