Your First Time Eating Weed Brownies: A Complete Guide

So, you’re thinking about trying weed brownies for the first time? Good idea that you’re doing some research first.

The effects of weed brownies for the first time can range from a gentle, relaxing buzz to a surprisingly strong high. Some people feel happy and laid-back, while others may find the experience a little overwhelming. And the tricky part? You won’t necessarily know how strongly they’ll affect you until the effects start kicking in. Edibles act differently from smoking, so going in unprepared is like diving into the deep end without knowing the temperature of the water.

How Do Weed Brownies Make You Feel?

When I tried my first brownie several years back, I thought it would feel like hitting a vape. I was wrong. Very wrong. The high from weed brownies typically feels:

• More body-oriented – You’ll feel relaxed, at times you may feel heavy, like you are melting into whatever piece of furniture you’re laying on.
• Long-lasting – I’m talking about 4–8 hours long and not 1–2 hours from smoking.
• More intense – THC, in the liver, converts to 11-hydroxy-THC, which is quite impressive stuff.
• Delayed in onset – Expect 30 minutes to 2 hours before anything is felt (this is where people mess up).

Dosage: Your Most Important Decision

First-time golden rule for weed brownies: Start at 5mg or less. Thinking about making your own brownies? Check out our guide on how to make cannabis brownies before you get started.

Best Advice for First Timers

1. Schedule a day in which you have nothing else to do. On my first time, I planned a Saturday afternoon and had no commitments on Sunday. 2. The Waiting Game. After you eat your brownie, wait at least two hours before you even think about having any more. This is of utmost importance. A classic rookie mistake is to eat more because “I don’t feel anything yet in 45 minutes.” Then both doses hit you at the same time — and off on a wild ride you go. 3. Set Your Setting You want to prepare your setting before you eat. Prepare your environment:

• Comfortable chair or bed
• Water and light snacks around you
• Calm music or favorite shows cued up

4. Have a Sober Friend Having a sober friend around is not necessary, but it helps when you have someone nearby who knows what’s going on — so that you have less to be concerned about.

Weed brownies: First Time and What to Expect Timeline-wise

Unlike smoking, edibles have a predictable curve that you can chart. Here’s what usually happens:

• 30 minutes – Nothing. You might begin to wonder if you have been ripped off.
• 90 minutes – Subtle changes. Maybe colors are brighter to you or that song sounds different.
• 120 minutes – Peak coming. This is when the effects of your weed brownies become apparent to you. Your body feels different, your mind may start to wander, time ever so slightly feels different.
• 4 hours – Plateau. You are now fully on!
• 8 hours – Gradual coming down. You will feel sleepy and maybe hungry again.

If it Becomes Too Intense

It happens. If you use too much, remember this: no one has ever died from using too much cannabis. You are just uncomfortable — and safe. Try these techniques:

• CBD to the rescue – If you have some CBD oil or gummies, you may find it helps with the ill effects of THC.
• Black pepper – Sounds weird, but the smell and/or taking some black peppercorns in your mouth may calm nerves.
• Shower or bath – The experience of water may calm you down.
• Sleep – Maybe the best course of action is to take a nap.

This is not like a glass of wine that you can feel coming at once and adjust according to how you feel. Start low and go slow, and permit yourself to exist without the expectations in your mind.

Ready to Try for Yourself?

Weed brownies are just one way to experience cannabis edibles, and there’s plenty more to discover. At Canna City, you’ll find a variety of cannabis edibles to explore. Take your time, find out what suits your preferences and remember to start low and go slow.