What Marijuana Products Are Right For Me?

Start low and go slow.

Sometimes, the effects of marijuana aren’t always immediately felt. Everyone responds differently. Methods of using marijuana can be discussed with a Verilife representative to find a method that is comfortable for you. Finding a balanced ratio of CBD and THC that creates the right combination of both compounds is the goal. The basic principle for consuming marijuana is “start low and go slow.”

Marijuana has a wide margin of safety and there is a limited risk of overdose. However, caution is warranted until you fully understand the effect that marijuana may have. Product types and consumption varies greatly among individuals.

What factors impact the effects of medical marijuana?

There are many factors that impact the effect, including:

Amount

The amount (dosage) of marijuana you consume.

Type

The method of consumption (vape, eat, etc.).

Experience

Your experience and history of marijuana use.

Setting

The place/setting in which you consume marijuana.

Biochemistry

How your body processes chemicals.

Mood

Your mindset or mood.

Inhalation

Vapor inhalation
Battery-powered handheld vaporizer
A disposable handheld vaporizer with replacement cartridge options
Electronic vaporizing device

Effects are felt almost immediately, within minutes.

Effects peak in 10–30 minutes, tapering off after approximately 2–4 hours.

Flower**: The actual flower of the marijuana plant. This is the part of the plant that is harvested and used for medical purposes as it contains the highest concentrations of active cannabinoids.

Oil: Cannabis oil is a thick substance made up of cannabinoids extracted from the cannabis plant. It is obtained by separating the resins from marijuana flowers using a solvent extraction process. Oil can be administered through a vape.

Ohio law prohibits smoking or the combustion of marijuana, but it can be inhaled through a vaporizer machine that heats the cannabis product and releases a steam-containing THC, the psychoactive element in marijuana.

Oral

Consuming marijuana through the mouth under your tongue absorbs via the digestive system or blood vessels in the mucous membranes in the mouth.

Offers a faster onset than edibles but much slower absorption than inhalation, with 15-45 minutes before effects are felt.

Some individuals see lower, more delayed peak THC levels with oral administration, with effects lasting approximately 4-8 hours.

Tinctures or oils: are concentrated forms of marijuana that are taken under the tongue (sublingually) or by mouth.

Edibles

Edible marijuana enters the bloodstream after being digested or broken down in the stomach and absorbed into the digestive system.

Edibles take the longest to take effect, with onset at 30 minutes-2 hours.

Individuals see the effects of edible cannabis last between 5-8 hours on average.

Capsules/Tablets: Marijuana in a pill allow chemicals to enter the bloodstream through the digestive system to provide potent treatment. Taking marijuana in pills instead of smoking produces a stronger and longer-lasting effect.

Food/Candy: Marijuana that is eaten enters the bloodstream after going through the digestive system. Edible marijuana is often used when smoking isn’t possible and produces a stronger and longer-lasting effect than smoking.

Topicals

Topicals are applied to the skin directly ‘on top’ of the place where it is needed.

Topical forms act very quickly. Transdermal patches will take at least 1 hour.

Topicals can last 1-2 hours. Transdermal patches can last up to 12 hours.

Ointment/Lotion: Marijuana can be used in ointments, lotions, and creams for symptoms like rashes or joint pain. These forms are not absorbed into the bloodstream and do not have any psychoactive effects.

Balms: Marijuana can be used in a balm—for example, to topically treat headaches or muscle pain. Marijuana in a balm is not absorbed into your bloodstream and doesn’t have any psychoactive effects.

Transdermal Patches: Many medicines are delivered transdermally, or through the skin, like pain medications or nicotine replacement. Medical marijuana delivered this way will eventually be absorbed into your bloodstream, and have psychoactive effects.