The packaging will say how much THC and/or CBD is contained “per unit,” which means how many milligrams of weed is in each gummy. “That’s a good starting dose where you can gauge how your body and mind feel,” she says. While The Cannabis Act actually prohibits brands from telling consumers how much to take, if you’re using products with THC in them Lebel recommends starting out with 1 to 3 mg. If you haven’t used cannabis in years-or ever-I would definitely not suggest going all in with the full 10 mg off the jump. For most users, especially newer ones, 10 mg of THC is a lot. The THC might be in a single high-dose gummy or be spread out among several pieces. You’ve probably heard the phrase “start low and go slow” when it comes to edibles, but what does that even mean? Weed in Canada is sold in individual packages with a maximum total dose of 10 mg of THC and no limit on the amount of CBD. “The THC-dominant ones are going to bring the high and produce that euphoric feeling,” says Lebel, “The balanced gummies are going to be more of a therapeutic experience with less of a high and the CBD ones will chill you out and help your body relax.” Let’s talk about dose, baby You can find THC-only gummies, “balanced” formulations that have both CBD and THC, and CBD-only ones, too. The two most readily available types of cannabinoids in Canada are THC, which is gets you high, and CBD, which doesn’t-but is popular for its relaxing and anti-inflammatory properties. Our product picks are below, but first, some basics… What kind do I want? With the help of Lindsay Lebel, the former manager of learning at Ontario indie cannabis chain Superette, I’ve put together a little Gummies 101 for people who are interested in trying them but get overwhelmed by the selection, or are worried they’re going to end up rocking in the corner of their bedroom listening to Portishead on repeat like that one terrible time in 1994 (just a random example!). A lot of people like gummies because they’re discreet, easy to transport and don’t involve smoking or vaping to get a buzz. Black-market gummies from the olden days usually tasted weedy and were often way too strong, but now experienced confectioners are getting in on the act and it’s a whole new world of juicy goodness. It’s a long way from crossing your fingers as you bit into a space cookie made by a hippie in 2002.Ĭanada legalized edibles sold by licensed retailers in October 2019, and while the category encompasses things like teas, chocolate, dissolvable powders, cookies and, my new favourite, cold fizzy drinks, a lot of people who are new to edibles like to start with gummies-sometimes called “soft chews” if you’re fancy. After a handful of pre-legalization experiences which were always an extremely unpredictable split between an evening of giggly fun or a completely nauseous, seemingly neverending dark night of the soul, now I can just reach for a precisely dosed gummy and know exactly what I’m getting, how much of it I want to take and how long it will likely last. Cannabis edibles and I are dating again-and I think it’s love.
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