Weed, also called cannabis refers to the dry parts of the cannabis Sativa such as stems, flowers, and seeds. Cannabis is used for both medication and pleasure. It can be consumed in various ways such as eating, smoking, and vaping. Even though smoking has always been the most popular method of consuming weed, recent research has shown an increasing number of users consuming it as an edible. Weed edibles have a multimillion market due to the natural way of consuming them. Smoking has also proven to cause major damage to the breathing system hence the increase in these. As with all medication it has its ups and down, below I explore them; 

For whatever reason you are consuming these weed edibles, it is key to use safe products in the right dosage. If you plan on using them for medical reasons, kindly get your doctor’s guidance. It can help manage and cure conditions such as multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, terminal illnesses such as cancers, anxiety disorders, etc. Edibles are a preferred choice for patients with terminal diseases because smoking presents more damage to the lungs that could destroy the body’s already weakened immunity  

A guide on how to consume these weed edibles safely 

Too much consumption has never led to a direct death per se, however, we have all heard ugly stories at one point most especially in high school or campus. 

Start Small 

The average amount of edible for a newbie should be10mg of THC. These edibles take between 30 minutes to 2 hours before you can feel the effect. Due to this long period, some users become impatient and consume a lot to quicken the effect, this will lead to an overdose. When consuming this, be patient, in case you feel little or no effect, wait for the following day and get a higher dose by 5 mg. In your early stages, always purchase your edibles from a professional baker who is licensed by the government 

When in doubt, test the edible in a scientific lab. They have become a norm in many celebrations such as birthdays or weddings, these may lead to an overconsumption of it 

What to do in case of an overdose 

It is important to understand that no amount of THC is toxic to the body. In the event of an overdose, calm down and take the person to bed for asleep. There is no magical way of taking out all the overdose except drinking plenty of water. The case can however get to an emergency level if there is a preexisting condition related to the heart or a pregnancy. Studies have shown that the use of chamomile tea helps calm down anyone who may be overly high on edibles. In some cases, it is advised to keep with you a 15 mg of CBD that balances the THC 

Weed being a psychedelic substance, how you choose to react should be as a result of a constant reminder that you are okay and you will eventually believe it and live it