- What's the safest way to consume cannabis?
- Dry-herb vaporizing is generally considered the safest inhalation method because it heats flower below combustion temperature (around 180–210°C / 356–410°F), avoiding many of the carcinogens produced by smoking. Edibles and tinctures avoid the lungs entirely but have delayed onset — start low (2.5–5 mg THC) and wait at least 2 hours before taking more.
- How long does a cannabis high last?
- Inhalation (smoking/vaping): onset within minutes, peak at 30–60 min, mostly gone after 2–3 hours. Edibles: onset 30–90 min, peak at 2–4 hours, can linger 6–8 hours or longer. Duration depends on dose, tolerance, metabolism, and whether you've eaten.
- What is the entourage effect?
- The entourage effect is the theory that cannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBG, etc.) and terpenes work together synergistically — the whole plant produces a richer, more nuanced effect than any isolated compound alone. This is why full-spectrum extracts and flower often feel different from pure THC products.
- Can you overdose on cannabis?
- A fatal THC overdose is virtually impossible — the lethal dose is estimated to be thousands of times higher than a typical consumption amount. However, consuming too much can cause intense anxiety, paranoia, nausea, rapid heart rate, and panic (sometimes called "greening out"). These symptoms are temporary and not life-threatening. Stay hydrated, lie down in a calm environment, and wait it out.