If you’re new to cannabis consumption, THC dosages can seem a little daunting to learn. How much THC in weed products is too much? And how much THC content should you aim for to get the effects you want?
Most likely, you’ll have to experiment to determine exactly how much THC you need in your weed products. It’s best to test out a small amount first, and then gradually increase the dosage as you learn how your body responds.
Read on to learn more about dosages of THC in weed products and how to find the right dosage for you.
Understanding THC
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the component of the cannabis plant that gives you the high many people associate with weed. Generally speaking, the greater the amount of THC in weed products, the more intense the effects of consuming those products will be.
However, there are other factors that impact how a particular weed product might affect you. How you consume the product — smoking versus consuming an edible, for example — how your body responds to cannabis in general, and how accustomed you are to consuming weed products can all affect the intensity as well.
It’s important to learn how certain amounts of THC in weed products affect you so you can get the best possible experience out of consuming them. When in doubt, start small and gradually work your way up to larger doses over time. You can also ask your local dispensary employees for advice and recommendations.
Recommended Dosages for THC in Weed Products
Since each person’s reaction to THC is unique, you aren’t guaranteed to experience specific effects from consuming a given dosage of THC. If you’re new to cannabis, it will likely take some trial and error for you to find the right dosage to achieve your desired effects while avoiding the effects you don’t want.
How Much THC Should I Start With?
While there is no standard dosage for people trying THC in weed products for the first time (or for experienced consumers, for that matter), a good rule of thumb is to start small.
Depending on your chosen method of consumption, try these baseline amounts when starting out:
- Smoking: one puff (less than 20% THC)
- Vaping: one puff (less than 70% THC)
- Edibles and tinctures: 2.5 mg of THC
When you’re ready to increase the dosage, do so slowly, only increasing the amount of THC by 1 mg at a time so you can more easily pinpoint the exact amount you need.
How Long Should I Wait to Increase the Dosage?
Different products take different lengths of time for the THC to take effect. Tinctures and edibles, for example, will take much longer than smoking or vaping. Wait at least an hour or two before trying more, or a full 24 hours for the most accurate assessment of how your body will respond.
Finding the right dosage of THC in weed products takes patience and experimentation. But it’s worth taking your time to test your limits safely so you can get the most out of your weed products and avoid as many undesired side effects as possible.
Choosing the Right Dosage & Products
Depending on the type of cannabis products you’re consuming, how your body reacts to those products, and your desired effects of using them, the amount of THC you need can vary. When in doubt, it’s best to start small, observe how certain amounts of THC in weed products affect you, and work your way up from there.
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