Dosing Guide

How many milligrams of THC should you eat to get high?

1 – 2.5 mg THC edibles (microdose)

Effects: Mild relief of symptoms like pain, stress, and anxiety; increased focus and creativity. Most users do not feel any intoxication at this dose.
Who it’s for: First-time consumers or regular consumers looking to microdose.

3 – 5 mg THC edibles (low)

Effects: Stronger relief of pain and anxiety symptoms; euphoria; may impair coordination and alter perception. Five milligrams is a dose that can intoxicate some users.
Who it’s for: Standard recreational use; consumers seeking relief from persistent symptoms not addressed by smaller doses; people looking for a good night’s sleep.

10 – 15 mg THC edibles (moderate)

Effects: Effective relief for pain, nausea and anxiety symptoms; impaired coordination and altered perception;
Who it’s for: High-tolerance THC consumers (both recreational consumers and medical patients); unaccustomed consumers may experience adverse effects. This is the maximum single dose for an edible in pieces, such as smaller cookies, gummies, mints, and chocolate bar pieces.

20 – 30 mg THC edibles (high)

Effects: Very strong euphoria; very likely to impair coordination and alter perception.
Who it’s for: Consumers with significant THC tolerances; patients with decreased GI absorption.

50 – 100 mg THC edibles (very high)

Effects: Seriously impaired coordination and perception; increased possibility of adverse side effects, including nausea, anxiety, and increased heart rate.
Who it’s for: Experienced, high-tolerance THC consumers; patients living with cancer, inflammatory disorders, or conditions that necessitate high doses.

100 – 500 mg THC edibles (extremely high)

Effects: Intensely impaired coordination and perception; likelihood of unpleasant side effects including nausea, anxiety, and increased heart rate.
Who it’s for: Experienced, high-tolerance THC consumers; patients living with cancer, inflammatory disorders, or conditions that necessitate high doses.

How much of an edible should you take the first time?

If you’ve never taken edibles before, we recommend following the age-old adage: ‘low and slow.’ This means taking 2.5 mg to start with. 5mg is often considered one dose, so 2.5 mg is a half-dose, also called a microdose, which most users report not imparting intense intoxication or adverse effects.

Here are some tips for taking edibles for the first time:

Edibles in dispensaries often come in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg doses, so we recommend buying gummies, mints, or another type of edible that can be cut up easily to make smaller doses.
When buying edibles, check that the dosage is clearly labeled for each edible, so you know how they are dosed.
Start low and go slow: Remember, you can always take more, but you can’t take less. Wait at least one hour after taking edibles, and if you don’t feel anything or want stronger effects after one hour, take another 2.5 mg.

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