Onset and duration cheat sheet
| Method | Onset | Peak | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking flower / vaping | 30 sec – 2 min | 10–30 min | 1–3 hours |
| Dabbing concentrate | 30 sec – 2 min | 10–30 min | 1–3 hours |
| Sublingual tincture | 15–30 min | 60–90 min | 2–4 hours |
| Edible (gummy, chocolate) | 30 min – 2 hours | 2–3 hours | 4–8 hours |
| Drink | 15–45 min | 1–2 hours | 3–6 hours |
| Topical | 15–30 min | 30–60 min | 2–4 hours |
Dosing for new users
The single most important rule: START LOW, GO SLOW.
| Format | First-time dose | Wait before re-dosing |
|---|---|---|
| Flower / vape | 1 puff | 10–15 minutes |
| Edible | 2.5–5 mg THC | 2 hours (no exceptions) |
| Tincture | 5 mg sublingual | 45 minutes |
| Concentrate | Half a grain-of-rice dab | 15 minutes |
A "standard" recreational dose is 5–10mg of THC. Some daily users take 50–100mg. There is no fatal overdose, but there is a "way too high, miserable for 4 hours" experience that we want every customer to avoid.
Tolerance
Tolerance builds quickly with daily use. After 2–4 weeks of daily THC, the same dose hits less. Two ways to manage:
- T-break (tolerance break): stop for 7–14 days. Receptors reset.
- Microdosing: 1–2.5mg doses, 2–4 times a day. Sustainable, less buildup.
Microdosing
Small, sub-perception doses (1–2.5mg THC). Goal: subtle mood/focus/sleep benefit without the high. Popular for daytime productivity, anxiety management, creative work.