Are Edibles Better for You—or at Least Less Bad—Than Alcohol?

Here’s how the health effects of each vice stack up.

 It’s All Going to Pot: The Science and Economics of Edibles

This episode, we meet with leading cannabis researcher Adie Rae to figure out the biology behind the difference between inhaling and eating weed, as well as what we do and don't know about the potential health benefits and harms of cannabis. Can THC help you sleep? Is all this trendy CBD-infused everything on supermarket shelves actually doing anything?

 The tasty chemicals flavoring the edible cannabis boom

The weed world is starting to crack the “terps” that makes each bud—and edible—unique.

 Weed and Stoner Food, Together at Last

What if you could combine two of the mightiest American indulgences—comfort food and reefer—in one meal? We found out: You can!

Drug Alert: Marijuana Edibles

The effects from smoking marijuana only takes minutes. Edibles, however, take between 1-3 hours because food is absorbed into the bloodstream through the liver. Because it takes longer, the user may end up consuming longer amounts of the drug while thinking the drug isn't working.

The Cannabis Edible Goes Mainstream

Amid the legalization of marijuana in many states, designers are working out how to sell edibles to a new generation of consumers.

'You're not going to die': how to survive an edible marijuana overdose

Despite some popular perceptions, marijuana is not a risk-free drug. Edibles in particular pose a threat to novice users because they deliver larger doses of THC than inhaling, and, once ingested, the user has little choice but to ride it out.

A Beginner’s Guide To Marijuana Edibles

Before sinking your teeth into edibles, do yourself a favor and get to know the facts.

Are Edibles Actually Good for Sleep?

But despite the popularity of using edibles for sleep, the data on how well they help people drift off are surprisingly mixed. Using edibles is “very helpful for some people,” says Deirdre Conroy, clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at Michigan Medicine. But “for some people, it doesn’t help at all, and for others it works temporarily and then stops working.”

Building a better edible

Foods and beverages containing cannabis are popular, but probing their effects is difficult. Scientists are scouring existing studies and knowledge from nutrition research to learn how these products interact with the body.

Can delta-8 THC provide some of the benefits of pot – with less paranoia and anxiety?

Over the past year, you may have seen something called delta-8 THC or “delta 8” appear in convenience stores and pharmacies alongside CBD gummies, oils and lotions. Delta-8 THC is a hemp-derived compound that’s closely related to delta-9 THC – what’s commonly called THC and is the psychoactive component of cannabis that’s responsible for the high that users feel.

Cannabis-Infused Edibles 101: What to Know About Dosing, Potency, and Labeling

Many of us new to cannabis-infused foods (also known as “edibles”) fall victim to the same mistake: we eat too much. Edibles are a great choice when consumed responsibly; they’re potent and body-focused, meaning they’re perfect for people who suffer from pain, nausea, or lack of appetite.

Cannabis-infused edibles: What the future has in store for food scientists

Since THC and CBD are non-polar, they can be extracted into non-polar bases like butter or oil. This allows them to be used in a variety of baked goods such as brownies, cookies, and pastries.

Don’t Harsh Our Mellow, Dude

The caramel-chocolate flavored candy bar looked so innocent, like the Sky Bars I used to love as a child. Sitting in my hotel room in Denver, I nibbled off the end and then, when nothing happened, nibbled some more. I figured if I was reporting on the social revolution rocking Colorado in January, the giddy culmination of pot Prohibition, I should try a taste of legal, edible pot from a local shop. What could go wrong with a bite or two?

Get educated about edibles: Eight tips for getting right dose

As any seasoned marijuana user can attest, edibles provide a mysterious high — one that is infinitely different than the buzz obtained from smoking or vaporizing. When you combine that with the varying ways edibles affect different people, it can be an unpredictable experience on your first foray. “Edibles are going to affect everybody differently.”

How Long Do Cannabis Edibles Really Last In Your System?

Edible weed tends to be much stronger than smoked cannabis.

How Potent Is That Pot Brownie? Dry Ice And A Blender Might Crack The Case

Pot-infused edibles are big sellers in states that have legalized marijuana. The problem is, it's been tough to measure and regulate the potency of these ganja-laced gummy bears, lollies and brownies. Studies have found that many edible marijuana products in the market contain lower or higher concentrations of psychoactive THC and other cannabinoids than advertised.

If you buy medical marijuana edibles, you are probably getting ripped off

They concluded that medical marijuana patients were likely to receive too high of a dose (products with 58% more THC than labeled) or, more likely, too low of a dose. Some of the products tested had “negligible” amounts of the drug.

Ingest or Inhale? 5 Differences Between Marijuana Edibles and Flowers

Speculate no longer, curious ones: we’re going to break down the differences between psychoactive snacks and the more familiar inhaled forms of cannabis.

Is Eating Marijuana Really Riskier Than Smoking It?

But is edible pot really any worse than the inhaled version? Or have people just discovered a new plaything that they just don’t know how to work? The answer is a little bit of both.

Is Eating Marijuana Really Riskier Than Smoking It?

But is edible pot really any worse than the inhaled version? Or have people just discovered a new plaything that they just don’t know how to work? The answer is a little bit of both.

Is Eating Weed Bad For You?

I'm not endorsing it, but if you choose to go the edible route, read the label. Ask for dosage recommendations. Take small bites at a time and be patient. Know that it could be a while before you feel anything at all. Education is key, and you should always do your research before you try something new.

Marijuana-related ER visits rising dramatically, edibles sparking particular concerns

“Some patients will have psychosis, hallucinations or they will hear things,” Monte said. “The more common thing is acute anxiety, panic attacks, and very high heart rates.”

Mindful Munchies

From vegan gummies to cannabis teas, marijuana edibles are becoming the newest product in the “wellness” market.

Mindful Munchies

From vegan gummies to cannabis teas, marijuana edibles are becoming the newest product in the “wellness” market.

More Young Kids Are Getting Sick From Cannabis Edibles

As states legalize cannabis, a growing number of children are inadvertently consuming marijuana-infused foods.

Smoking Versus Edibles

What is the lowest-risk route of cannabis administration? (Please don’t come at me with a vape pen.)

Tasty THC: Promises and Challenges of Cannabis Edibles

Food products containing cannabis extract (edibles) have emerged as a popular and lucrative facet of the legalized market for both recreational and medicinal cannabis. The many formulations of cannabis extracts used in edibles present a unique regulatory challenge for policy makers. Though edibles are often considered a safe, discreet, and effective means of attaining the therapeutic and/or intoxicating effects of cannabis without exposure to the potentially harmful risks of cannabis smoking, little research has evaluated how ingestion differs from other methods of cannabis administration in terms of therapeutic efficacy, subjective effects, and safety.

The Big Benefits Of Eating Marijuana Rather Than Smoking It

Many marijuana users are wondering if it’s better eating marijuana as pot edibles instead of smoking it. What’s behind the interest in marijuana edibles? Sure, smoking marijuana is the fastest way to deliver THC and other cannabinoids into your body and mind. But some people are tired of coughing, throats hurting, having to buy and use pipes, bongs, or vaporizers. The smell of smoked marijuana, or a big cloud of marijuana smoke, brings unwanted attention that can harm your privacy and freedom. It’s also because eating marijuana gives you a different kind of marijuana high.

The Real Difference Between Smoking and Eating Marijuana

There might be a simple explanation for why edibles make some people so paranoid.

The tasty chemicals flavoring the edible cannabis boom

The weed world is starting to crack the "terps" that makes each bud—and edible—unique.

Weed Edibles: 8 Things to Know Before You Try Ingestible Cannabis Products

The wild world of weed edibles is vast—and continues to grow. There are gummies, brownies, cookies, hard candies, mints, drinks, capsules, dissolvable tablets, and more. Exploring all these options can be a fun adventure, but edibles can also be intimidating because their effects last so much longer than when cannabis is inhaled. And once you ingest them, there’s no turning back. So here’s what you need to know before diving in.

What to Know About Taking Edibles for Better Sleep

Are edibles the perfect replacement for a nightcap (or even prescription meds)? Here's the scoop on taking edibles for sleep.