Glossary · Consumption
Microdose
Taking a very small, sub-intoxicating amount of cannabis — often 1 to 2.5 milligrams of THC — to get subtle benefits without feeling impaired. Microdosing suits people who want a mood or focus lift while staying functional. It also helps manage tolerance and is a smart entry point for nervous beginners.
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- Tolerance
- The body's reduced response to cannabis after repeated use, requiring more product to feel the same effect. Tolerance builds fastest with daily high-THC use and resets with a break. Managing it through lower doses, rotation, or periodic abstinence keeps cannabis effective and your spending in check.
- Edible
- A cannabis-infused food or drink, from gummies to chocolates to seltzers, that delivers THC through digestion. Edibles hit slower and last far longer than smoking, which makes overconsumption easy. The golden rule is to start with a low dose and wait at least two hours before taking more.
- Tincture
- A liquid cannabis extract, usually alcohol or oil based, dosed with a dropper and held under the tongue or added to food. Tinctures offer precise, smoke-free dosing and a faster onset than edibles when taken sublingually. They are a favorite for microdosing and for users who want discreet control.
- Onset
- The time it takes to feel effects after consuming cannabis. Smoking and vaping have an onset of minutes, while edibles can take thirty minutes to two hours as they pass through the gut and liver. Misjudging edible onset is the leading cause of accidental overconsumption.
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