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Although smoking marijuana has the added risk of harmful smoke exposure, eating or drinking marijuana still exposes you to THC, the chemical that makes you “high.”
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All edible retail marijuana products must have clear single servings of 10 mg THC or less, with no more than 100 mg per product.
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THC can affect people differently, so be aware of the amount you consume and its impairing effects.
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If you aren't sure how marijuana will affect you, ingest less than one serving (10 mg) and wait at least 90 minutes and up to four hours before eating or drinking more.
Start slow
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A single 10 mg serving of THC will likely affect your ability to drive, bike or do other activities, especially for occasional consumers.
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Use caution when consuming more than one serving.
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Wait until you feel the effect before using more.
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While you quickly feel the effects from smoked or vaped marijuana, edibles can require up to four hours to take full effect.
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Start with less than one serving and wait before using more.
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Food safety with marijuana
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There’s no way to guarantee safety when putting marijuana in food. You can reduce the risk of bacteria and viruses by following safe food handling practices and good hand washing. More information on safe food handling is available through the state health department's training.