When marijuana legalization was enacted south of the border, edible products presented a bit of a problem. The thing is, weed is surprisingly potent when eaten, because the body absorbs more of the plant’s psychoactive chemical, THC.
Today’s marijuana contains roughly 12 to 25 per cent THC, while edible products can contain anywhere from 50 to 90 per cent THC. High Times magazine recommends a dose of 10 mg of THC when eating, but judging a proper dosage with marijuana edibles is difficult for a number of reasons (for one, the effects take long time to kick in).
Consuming too much weed is not fun. In 2014, a New York Times columnist documented her unsettling experience after accidentally eating too much. It can also be dangerous. USA Today reports that eating too much marijuana can cause “extreme paranoia” and “anxiety bordering on psychotic behavior.”
Plus, many of these products look exactly like regular old non-psychoactive candy. Do we want kids getting into this stuff? These are issues that Justin Trudeau and the Liberals will have to consider during their legalization process.
Take a look at some of these edible marijuana products.
(A) EdiPure Gummies, 10 mg THC each
(B) Goodship sea salt chocolate chip cookie, 10 mg THC
(C) Marijuana suckers, 20 mg THC each
(D) Terra Bites blueberry milk chocolate, 5 mg THC per bite
