While this is cause for celebration, it's important to check yourself before you wreck yourself. And as my column this week illustrates [Cannabuzz, "My Bunk Is My Coffin"], accidentally overdoing it on edibles is far too easy to do. And it can result in some serious waking nightmares—although it does make for some pretty hilarious stories after the fact.
I'm pro edibles, and I've been making them for more than 20 years, both for fun with friends and for OMMP patients I have worked with, many with terminal or chronic conditions such as Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis. Having them available to anyone of age is a great thing—not everyone likes smoking or vaping, and not everyone can smoke or vape whenever or wherever they want. More significantly, edibles can serve to replace commonly prescribed drugs for pain, stress, and insomnia without the horrible, toxic effects of pharmaceuticals.
Edibles are also fun. But nothing will scare off a prospective user faster than a bad first experience. So let's go over everything you should probably know before starting your magical journey with cannabis edibles.