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I'm doing an assignment for class on marijuana and the dangerous uses how long does it take a marijuana fudge edible tokick in

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Short answer: usually 30 minutes to 2 hours to start feeling effects, with a peak around 2–4 hours and effects often lasting 6–12 hours (sometimes longer). Edibles are much slower and longer-lasting than smoked or vaped cannabis.

Why it varies
- Digestion and first-pass liver metabolism: THC in edibles is absorbed through the gut and converted in the liver to 11‑hydroxy‑THC, which can be stronger and longer‑lasting.
- Dose and potency: higher THC takes less time to produce noticeable effects and produces stronger/longer effects.
- Stomach contents: a full stomach slows absorption (later onset but sometimes stronger effect).
- Individual factors: body weight, metabolism, tolerance, age, sex, and other medications or substances.

Practical harm-reduction tips (useful for an assignment)
- “Start low, go slow”: beginners often start at 1–5 mg THC; many recommend 2.5–5 mg.
- Wait before redosing: wait at least 2–3 hours and preferably up to 4 hours before taking more — effects can continue to build after you first feel them.
- Don’t mix with alcohol or other sedatives.
- Don’t drive or operate machinery while impaired.
- Keep edibles clearly labeled and out of reach of children and pets.
- If severe anxiety, chest pain, trouble breathing, or persistent vomiting occurs, seek medical help.

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