Cannabis affects everyone differently \u2014 your body, your tolerance and the format all change how a dose feels. The safest way to find your sweet spot is to start with a small amount, wait, and adjust from there. This guide gives you the numbers to start from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a low dose, wait to feel the full effect, and only then decide whether to take more. You can always take more \u2014 you can't take less. This one habit prevents the vast majority of uncomfortable experiences, especially with edibles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
NEW HERE? START IN THE 2.5\u20135 MG RANGE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.5 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Micro<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
5 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
10 mg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Standard<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
20 mg+<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experienced<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Micro<\/strong> 1\u20132.5 mg<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Subtle: a clear-headed lift and mild relief<\/p>\n\n\n\n Low<\/strong> 2.5\u20135 mg<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mild euphoria and relaxation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Standard<\/strong> 10 mg<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Noticeable euphoria and body effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experienced<\/strong> 20 mg+<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Intense \u2014 strong effects and impaired coordination<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mg guide above is for THC \u2014 but each format is measured and timed differently. Here's how to start with each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edibles<\/strong> 2.5\u20135 mg per piece<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wait 2 hours \u00b7 Read the mg on the package<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Oils & Tinctures<\/strong> 2.5\u20135 mg per dropper<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wait 45\u201360 min \u00b7 Use dropper markings, under the tongue<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Flower<\/strong> One small puff<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wait 5\u201310 min \u00b7 Eyeball it \u2014 one gentle inhale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Vapes<\/strong> One short draw<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wait 1\u20132 min \u00b7 Eyeball it \u2014 a 2\u20133 second pull<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Concentrates<\/strong> A rice-grain amount<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wait a few minutes \u00b7 Keep it tiny \u2014 far stronger than flower<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n CBD<\/strong> 10\u201325 mg per serving<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n As needed \u00b7 Read the mg on the label<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Every product on Pot Cargo carries the same at-a-glance tags, so you can match it to your dose and experience level before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experience level<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beginner<\/span>Intermediate<\/span>Advanced<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Signal bars for how strong and forgiving a product is. New here? Stick to Beginner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Dosage<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 mg THC<\/span>22% THC<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n mg of THC for edibles, oils and CBD; % THC for flower, vapes and concentrates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Type<\/p>\n\n\n\n INDICA<\/span>SATIVA<\/span>HYBRID<\/span>CBD<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Strain family and vibe \u2014 Indica calming, Sativa energising, Hybrid balanced, CBD no high.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleep<\/span>Relax<\/span>Pain Relief<\/span>Energy<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The outcome a product leans toward \u2014 match it to the goal you're after.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Experience level<\/p>\n\n\n\n BEGINNER \u00b7 INTERMEDIATE \u00b7 ADVANCED<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dosage<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 MG THC \u00b7 22% THC<\/p>\n\n\n\n Type<\/p>\n\n\n\n INDICA \u00b7 SATIVA \u00b7 HYBRID \u00b7 CBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effect<\/p>\n\n\n\n SLEEP \u00b7 RELAX \u00b7 RELIEF \u00b7 ENERGY<\/p>\n\n\n\n THC is what gets you high; CBD doesn't, and can soften THC's edge. Products list a THC:CBD ratio to tell you what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBD-only (0 THC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n No high at all \u2014 calm and relief. The safest place to start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Balanced (1:1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBD softens THC's edge \u2014 gentle, functional and forgiving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n THC-forward<\/p>\n\n\n\n The classic high. More euphoric and potent \u2014 dose carefully.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n You'll feel uncomfortable \u2014 anxious, dizzy or drowsy \u2014 but you're not in danger; a THC overdose isn't fatal. Find a calm space, sip water, have a snack, and rest. It passes within a few hours. Plain black-pepper or a CBD dose can help take the edge off. Starting low is how you avoid it altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cannabis affects everyone differently \u2014 your body, your tolerance and the format all change how a dose feels. 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\n\n\n\nDosing by format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FORMAT<\/th> BEGINNER DOSE<\/th> WAIT BEFORE MORE<\/th> HOW TO MEASURE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Edibles<\/td> 2.5\u20135 mg per piece<\/td> 2 hours<\/td> Read the mg on the package<\/td><\/tr> Oils & Tinctures<\/td> 2.5\u20135 mg per dropper<\/td> 45\u201360 min<\/td> Use the dropper markings, under the tongue<\/td><\/tr> Flower<\/td> One small puff<\/td> 5\u201310 min<\/td> Eyeball it \u2014 one gentle inhale<\/td><\/tr> Vapes<\/td> One short draw<\/td> 1\u20132 min<\/td> Eyeball it \u2014 a 2\u20133 second pull<\/td><\/tr> Concentrates<\/td> A rice-grain amount<\/td> A few minutes<\/td> Keep it tiny \u2014 far stronger than flower<\/td><\/tr> CBD<\/span><\/td> 10\u201325 mg per serving<\/td> As needed<\/td> Read the mg on the label<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nHow every product is labelled<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nTHC vs CBD & ratios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nYour first-timer's dosing plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nIf you take too much<\/h2>\n\n\n\n