Edible marijuana is a great way to consume cannabis. For those who don’t want to smoke cannabis, edibles provides a healthier alternative. These products can contain thc, cbd, or both.
With all the positives offered by edibles there are also negatives. They can have seriously negative effects on children if consumed. Since edibles typically look like popular candy, its especially tempting to children. Its important to keep these products out of the reach of children
WHERE TO FIND?
Edibles are easy to find. Alternatively, you can easily create on your own. They come in many forms including, gummies, chocolate, and cookies. However, with the use of weed butter and other typical food ingredients, you can add marijuana to just about any baked product you can imagine.
Canada’s second wave of legalization is coming this fall. Mark your calendars since this means even more access to these products via government run marijuana stores.
THE CONCERNS
Edibles typically resemble food that’s easy to consume. Although probably possible, no one is selling weed brussel sprouts. Instead, edibles are typically available in forms that are not only reminiscent for adult consumers but very attractive to children who cannot tell the difference
Everyone has head of the issue with kids eating tide detergent packs. They looked like candy to kids so they would eat them and of course get sick. Imagine edibles which as the name suggests, is actually designed to be eaten. The obvious issue is that not only is marijuana illegal for children to consume, consuming too much of it will cause distress to any consumer
GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO FLOWER?
Measurements for edibles are hit or miss. There is no guarantee that you will receive the levels of cannabis outlined on the package. This is for various legitimate reasons e.g. the baking process and the inexact science of how ingredients react to the cooking process.
The high you experience will be different to the one received when inhaling marijuana. The delivery is different and the experience is different. Smoking results in immediate delivery of THC to your blood via your lungs. Eating marijuana requires that your body digest the product.
CONCLUSION
Edibles are the future. They are here to stay and will be even more available in Canada coming up soon. As with any regulated substance, you need to follow the laws which state that Cannabis is only allowed for adult consumption in Canada. Keep your children safe by separating and protecting your marijuana edibles out of their reach
