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Smoking cannabis involves using prerolls/joints or a pipe to inhale the smoke of the cannabis flower or leaves. Edibles include gummies, baked goods and beverages. Health Canada has studied the range of potencies of THC in the main forms of cannabis.

While smoking fresh or dried materials such as the flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant has a THC potency of up to 30 per cent, the amount of THC potency in edibles depends on the extract added according to . Cannabis oil has an average THC potency of up to three per cent; the potency of tinctures and creams varies, while concentrates can have a potency have an extremely high THC potency. The amount of THC and CBD is clearly marked on all package labels.

While some effects are felt almost instantly (such as putting cannabis oil under your tongue), other forms, such as edibles, may take longer. ; while with smoking/vaping cannabis, the effects are felt within seconds to minutes after inhaling. The effects could last up to six hours for some products, and as long as 24 hours for others.

Everyone responds to cannabis differently and the experience may vary with each use. To minimize the risk, especially if you are a new consumer, Health Canada suggests looking for a product containing 2.5 mg of THC or less, or 10 per cent THC (100 mg/g) or less, and an equal or higher amount of CBD.

Disclaimer: The content in this article is for general information only and is not intended as medical advice or to be used as a recommendation for any specific medication. Always consult your doctor before taking any new medication, supplements or using cannabis of any type.