Americans and Marijuana: Fact vs. Fiction

An edible is any product that mixes THC with some type of food or beverage. These can be THC gummies, cookies, or even soft drinks. These products range from having far less THC than smokable cannabis to a much more concentrated dose. Legal cannabis retailers offer a wide menu of THC edibles.

So, how long do edibles stay in your system?

How Long do Edibles Stay in Your System?

There’s two things we need to talk about here: the high and metabolizing THC. Let’s start with how long the effects of an edible can last.

It typically takes somewhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours for an edible to “kick in.” Edibles typically have their effects peak around 4 hours later. Primary effects of the high can last for up to 12 hours depending on the dose and your biology. Secondary effects can last for as long as 24 hours.

Now let’s look at how long the detectable THC stays in our bodies.

How Our Bodies Metabolize Edibles Differently Than Smokable THC

THC has a way of “sticking” with certain parts of the body. This is how drug tests can detect trace amounts of cannabis in our systems. Here’s a quick breakdown of different types of drug tests and how long they can detect THC from edibles.

• Blood – Typically no more than 4 hours

• Saliva – 1 to 3 days

• Urine – Anywhere from 3 to 30 days

• Hair – Up to 90 days

Considering Cannabis Edibles by the Dosage

THC edibles are a popular choice as they dodge some of the health impacts of smoking. Many cannabis retailers have even started THC delivery services that can bring these products right at your door.

How long THC stays in your system can depend on how much you ingest. Here’s one type of THC dosing that leaves the smallest amount of cannabis in your system.

Microdosing is a popular way to enjoy edibles. Microdoses range from 1mg to 5mg. This is a great choice for beginners or for people looking to have some light improvement for anxiety, pain relief, and even a mild creative boost.

Advice for Drug Tests

Drink lots of water. That’s the best advice for someone who has an upcoming drug test and who might also have THC in their system. You can also purchase a detox kit, but those have mixed results.

If you are looking to induce your appetite, consider the following strains on your next visit to the All Greens Dispensary!

Top Strains For Appetite

While the exact reason for cannabis-related munchies is still unclear, many researchers suggest that THC interacts with a hormone in our body that increases both our sense of smell and our sense of taste. For these reasons, individuals struggling from a lack of appetite can find their way to a fulfilling meal with their favorite cannabis products.

Listed below, you’ll find four of our favorite strains for increasing your appetite.

Wedding Cake

A classic strain for every Hybrid lover, Wedding Cake comes from a potent cross featuring Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. Your first hit of Wedding Cake will hit with a creamy sweet flavor that quickly unveils peppery notes beneath. Wedding Cake is ideal for medicinal patients as it provides appetite stimulation, pain relief, and even relief from insomnia. Soaring THC content ensures a psychoactive experience that leaves you reaching for your favorite munchies at all hours of the day.

Thin Mint GSC

Also known by Thin Mint or Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, this powerful strain comes from a potent cross featuring OG Kush and Durban Poison. Imbued with purple hues, this dark green flower has a powerful full-bodied hybrid effect that provides appetite stimulation, pain reduction, and even nausea relief.

Pineapple Express

Named after more than just the funniest stoner comedy of our generation, Pineapple Express is a Sativa-driven hybrid that provides an energizing buzz that packs a punch, induces your appetite, and even provides some semblance of pain relief. A great early-morning strain, consider reaching for a pre-roll of Pineapple Express before making your breakfast.

OG Kush

Considered one of the legendary strains of the cannabis world, OG Kush is a remarkable flower that comes from Northern California. This Indica-dominant hybrid has parental lineage raced back to powerhouse strains like Pakistani Kush and Chemawg, providing a true powerful appetite-stimulating effect before leading to restful sleep.

Shop at All Greens Dispensary

All Greens Dispensary is located in Sun City, AZ. Proud to offer the first drive-through dispensary experience in Arizona, All Greens is yourstate-licensed medical marijuana dispensary.  Located on the NW corner of 99th Ave and Bell Road along the Sun Shadow Square Plaza, All Greens Dispensary provides access to a wide range of winning goods and services including

• Medical Marijuana

• CBD Products

• Online Ordering

• Drive Through

• MMJ Card Consultation

To learn more about acquiring your medical marijuana card, contact All Greens Dispensary for an affordable MMJ certification and patient consultation. Current cardholders can browse All Greens Dispensary to order online at their convenience.