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Choosing edibles at Vegas Treehouse: dosing and onset explained

  • standard serving10mg
  • onset30 to 90 min
  • can last4 to 8 hrs

Compare the formats

Edible formats, side by side

Gummies and chews

  • Usually portioned into 10mg THC pieces
  • Easy to cut a piece in half to go lower
  • Onset is roughly 30 to 90 minutes

Chocolate and baked

  • Scored into labeled squares or servings
  • Check the package for the total THC
  • Onset is roughly 30 to 90 minutes

Drinks and tinctures

  • Measured by the bottle, can, or dropper
  • Tinctures let you count exact drops
  • Allow up to an hour before deciding on more

The basics

Dosing, plain and simple

A standard serving
Often 10mg of THC
New to edibles
Try 2.5mg to 5mg first
Onset
About 30 to 90 minutes
How long it lasts
Often 4 to 8 hours
The golden rule
Wait before taking more

Start low, go slow

Edibles pass through your stomach and liver before you feel them, so they take longer than smoking or vaping. Take one serving, then wait a full hour or two before you decide whether to take any more. You can always add, you cannot subtract.

How much of an edible should I take?

If you are new to edibles, start with 2.5mg to 5mg of THC and wait at least an hour before taking more. A standard serving is often 10mg. Because edibles are digested first, onset usually takes 30 to 90 minutes and effects can last several hours. Read the label for the total THC per package and per piece.

Packaged edibles arranged inside the lit front display case.

Read the label. Then wait.

Choosing edibles, answered

How long do edibles take to kick in?

Edibles are digested before you feel them, so onset usually takes 30 to 90 minutes. Do not judge a dose by the first ten minutes. Wait a full hour or two before deciding whether to take more.

How long do edibles last?

Once they take effect, edibles often last several hours, commonly in the range of 4 to 8 hours depending on the dose and the person. Plan your timing around that longer window.

What is a standard edible dose?

Many edibles are portioned into 10mg THC servings. If you are new, a lower starting point of 2.5mg to 5mg is common. The package lists the total THC and the amount per piece.

How do I take less than one serving?

Most gummies and chews can be cut into halves or quarters, and chocolate bars are scored into labeled squares. That lets you take a smaller, measured amount. Ask a budtender if you are unsure how a product is portioned.

Do edibles come without THC?

Some edibles are made with CBD or other cannabinoids and list their contents on the label. Check the package or ask a Vegas Treehouse budtender, and always read the total THC before you buy.

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