I've cooked with pot (successfully) twice, once in brownies and once in cookies. It took roughly an hour to hit me, and it was not scary but I could definitely feel it. Problem was, with the cookies...
Eating marijuanaOriginally Published: April 13, 2007 - Last Updated / Reviewed On: September 18, 2009 |
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Dear Alice,
Is it harmful, under any circumstances, to eat marijuana instead of smoking it?
Dear Reader,
For those who may not like smoke getting in their eyes or don't want to inhale, swapping a pot-filled bong or joint for pots and pans may sound like a good idea. However, compared to smoking pot, there are greater risks of unpleasant side effects that may result from eating marijuana.
It's common to feel nauseated or physically uncomfortable after ingesting marijuana, and there's a greater risk of overdosing. Because the stomach doesn't absorb marijuana evenly, it's harder for people to estimate how much they need to eat to get high. There's also a delay in the time it takes for the drug to have its effect. This can cause people to think that they haven't eaten enough marijuana to get high, so they continue to scarf down more of it.
Symptoms of marijuana overdose may include disorientation, feeling delirious or feverish, and can be followed by hangover or stupor. In some severe cases, people who overdose may also become extremely paranoid, hallucinate, or have panic attacks (which may make them harmful to themselves or others). With any drug it is important to remember that the term 'overdose' refers to consuming an excessive amount of the drug, leading to negative and/or dangerous effects. Many people associate OD'ing with death or hospitalization; however, overdosing on marijuana could imply feeling very paranoid while high or lethargic the next day rather than spelling out a trip to the emergency room.
Even though an overdose may feel like death, the good news is marijuana itself isn't lethal. The bad news is that there's no escaping the unwanted side effects, including dry mouth, blood-shot eyes, and increased heart rate and blood pressure until the body breaks down the drug. Moreover, these effects may actually be more severe and last longer when food is spiked with marijuana because marijuana has a stronger, more prolonged effect on the body when it's eaten. This makes activities that require concentration and coordination, such as schoolwork, driving, or operating heavy machinery, even more problematic or dangerous while under the influence. How's that for some food for thought?
August 28, 2012
515599I've cooked with pot (successfully) twice, once in brownies and once in cookies. It took roughly an hour to hit me, and it was not scary but I could definitely feel it. Problem was, with the cookies, I ate a couple small ones to start with and then I got the munchies and at more than half the batch. I was pretty out there for the night, and the next day, I was dizzy and hardly able to get out of the bed. I slept the entire day, only getting up once in a while to wobble to the bathroom and then get back to bed and pass out again. Eating was completely out of the question. I was nauseous and the room was spinning like crazy.
So, if you're going to have more than one cookie/brownie/whatever in front of you, I suggest either making sure someone prevents you from eating them all, or having off work the next day, because you might end up useless for 20-30 hours. Also, if you're new to drugs in general or to pot, then limit yourself to one small piece. The specific amount depends on how strong the pot was and how much is in the food. Each person is different - some are the types to freak out off of pretty much anything in any amount, while others will keep it cool even if they're seeing things and feeling paranoid. You have to know yourself and be honest with yourself if you tend to get too exciteable or scared. And if you have any kind of heart condition, or anything else that makes it a danger to be in an altered state of mind, you should probably just stay away from eating pot altogether.
September 17, 2009
21575Dear Alice,
My experience is that the effects from eating marijuana are much more sedating than from smoking.
People new to eating should be cautioned about the possibility of consuming...
Dear Alice,
My experience is that the effects from eating marijuana are much more sedating than from smoking.
People new to eating should be cautioned about the possibility of consuming too much. They should be advised to eat a small amount and wait 60 to 90 minutes before eating more.