Cannabis Edibles are foods infused with THC (the chemical that makes people feel high) and CBD (cannabidiol, which may have other effects like reducing pain or anxiety). They can be homemade or bought in stores for recreational or medicinal use. Edibles are often made to look like everyday treats and can be found in a variety of forms, including cookies, cakes, candies, gummies, chocolate bars, and lozenges. They can be sold for medicinal or recreational use in many states.

Edibles take longer to have an effect than smoking or vaporizing marijuana, and because it can be difficult to know how much you have eaten, overdose is a risk. The way edibles make people feel varies from person to person, and more study is needed to understand the long-term effects of them.

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Most of the time, it takes two hours or more for THC from edibles to kick in and reach peak effects. This delayed onset can lead to people eating more of them out of impatience, and that can lead to overdose symptoms including confusion, dizziness, imbalance, nausea and vomiting, and rapid heart rate.

Because of their ability to closely resemble common candy and snacks, THC edibles are also a big concern for young children who unintentionally ingest them. In a recent Colorado study, kids younger than 6 years old were the largest source of unintentional exposure to THC edibles. Parents, grandparents, siblings and babysitters who may be using or storing them in their homes should be aware of the risk and keep them safely stored away from children and pets in child-resistant, locked containers.