A person can get high when eating marijuana. It usually takes longer and is not as intense as inhaling marijuana smoke. But the high does last longer and is detectable in urine after eating it. Marijuana is typically smoked in a pipe or cigarette but is becoming more popular baked into items like cakes or baked good.

The effects of weed on the brain are still being investigated, as it may be equally damaging after chronic use whether a person smokes or eats the drug. More research may be conducted on marijuana’s impact on the brain as the substance becomes legal in more areas. This will likely benefit people suffering from marijuana addiction and may aid in creating more effective treatment over time.

What Happens When A Person Eats Weed

If a person “eats weed,” they are most likely consuming a product that uses cannabis (mixed with oil or butter) as an ingredient in the cooking of conventional foods. “Cannabis” refers to a product that contains more than the buds of the cannabis sativa plant, which are primarily referred to as marijuana. Most cannabis users smoke or vaporize only the buds to get high. But products like “pot brownies” are more likely to use oil or tinctures made from different parts of the plant (such as seeds or leaves).

Marijuana (and cannabis at large) has effects as a drug due to two components: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). THC is the component most associated with the “high” of marijuana. CBD is frequently used on its own to treat certain medical conditions (such as inflammation), due to how it can work within the body’s natural cannabinoid system. Small amounts of THC are sometimes added to activate the CBD fully but does not produce a feeling of being high. Most cannabis products utilize both THC and CBD to provide a more balanced high that doesn’t provoke paranoia or feelings of anxiety.

Marijuana Bioavailability

Bioavailability is the degree to which a drug is absorbed into the body or is made available physiologically. The bioavailability of marijuana is different when eaten versus smoked.

How fast and how long the intense effects of marijuana are felt depends on how it is used, as well as the individual health of the person. This can be illustrated in the following ways:

Onset: If a person breathes in marijuana smoke, the euphoric effects occur within seconds or minutes of inhalation. If foods are eaten containing weed, psychotropic effects occur after a longer period of time since it must be metabolized first in the digestive system.

Length: If marijuana is eaten, the duration of euphoric effects tends to last longer than if smoke is inhaled. When inhaled, cannabinoids like THC reach a peak concentration in 2 to 10 minutes, declining rapidly for a period of 30 minutes. Depending on the dosage of the edible product, a person can experience a high for anywhere from 60 minutes to multiple hours.

Drug testing: Eating weed increases the amount of cannabinoids in urine, making drug detection more likely than if a person ingests a cannabis product through an inhalant-based method. Although marijuana smokers can potentially measure and adjust the balance of weed effects and the amount of marijuana exposure, the effects of oral ingestion of marijuana are slower in onset and do not allow a person to adjust the dosage.

Signs a Person May be addicted to Marijuana

Addiction to marijuana is not as understood as other forms of substance use disorder. This is partly due to its designation as a schedule I drug in the United States, which heavily restricts the capacity for research into the drug’s aspects.

However, the signs of addiction to marijuana are highly similar to addiction to other substances. They may be physical or purely psychological in nature. But they can definitely affect a person’s relationships and overall well-being.

  • Requiring increased doses to get high, such as taking additional hits, consuming edibles with higher THC, or adopting methods with higher potency (such as dabs).
  • Spending increased time getting high, recovering from being high, or obtaining marijuana to get high
  • Unsuccessful attempts to quit using weed in the past
  • Neglecting personal or professional obligations, sometimes negatively affecting relationships
  • Feeling like they “need” weed to have fun or experience positive emotions
  • Facing legal or financial consequences for their frequent consumption
  • Using cannabis in more risky or dangerous situations (such as driving)
  • Loss of interest in previously loved activities, or skipping them to get high
  • Experiencing withdrawal effects (such as disturbed sleep or negative emotionality) when going without cannabis for an extended period
  • Continued use of meijuana despite negative consequences

Get Help For Marijuana Addiction at Cypress Lake

Overall, it is possible to eat marijuana. But a person will still feel the effects of it and how the person responds, depends on their body’s physiology and how it is processed.

If you find that you’re requiring more cannabis to enjoy a high or are resorting to eating marijuana to obtain a high, it’s important to consider if you could be addicted to marijuana. There is no shame in having an addiction, and it is not a mark of weakness. It is a display of strength and personal fortitude to take control and work to build a life that doesn’t require weed to be fulfilling and fun.

We encourage people who are struggling with addiction to take time out for treatment. Before things get out of hand, call us to find out how our treatment programs and therapeutic support staff can help you recover from marijuana or other addiction. Call us today to learn more.

What Happens if a Person Eats Weed?

Nov 13, 2017

Drug Addiction

Cypress Lake Recovery

A person can get high when eating marijuana. It usually takes longer and is not as intense as inhaling marijuana smoke. But the high does last longer and is detectable in urine after eating it. Marijuana is typically smoked in a pipe or cigarette but is becoming more popular baked into items like cakes or baked good.

The effects of weed on the brain are still being investigated, as it may be equally damaging after chronic use whether a person smokes or eats the drug. More research may be conducted on marijuana's impact on the brain as the substance becomes legal in more areas. This will likely benefit people suffering from marijuana addiction and may aid in creating more effective treatment over time.

What Happens When A Person Eats Weed

If a person "eats weed," they are most likely consuming a product that uses cannabis (mixed with oil or butter) as an ingredient in the cooking of conventional foods. "Cannabis" refers to a product that contains more than the buds of the cannabis sativa plant, which are primarily referred to as marijuana. Most cannabis users smoke or vaporize only the buds to get high. But products like "pot brownies" are more likely to use oil or tinctures made from different parts of the plant (such as seeds or leaves).

Marijuana (and cannabis at large) has effects as a drug due to two components: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). THC is the component most associated with the "high" of marijuana. CBD is frequently used on its own to treat certain medical conditions (such as inflammation), due to how it can work within the body's natural cannabinoid system. Small amounts of THC are sometimes added to activate the CBD fully but does not produce a feeling of being high. Most cannabis products utilize both THC and CBD to provide a more balanced high that doesn't provoke paranoia or feelings of anxiety.

Marijuana Bioavailability

Bioavailability is the degree to which a drug is absorbed into the body or is made available physiologically. The bioavailability of marijuana is different when eaten versus smoked.

How fast and how long the intense effects of marijuana are felt depends on how it is used, as well as the individual health of the person. This can be illustrated in the following ways:

Onset: If a person breathes in marijuana smoke, the euphoric effects occur within seconds or minutes of inhalation. If foods are eaten containing weed, psychotropic effects occur after a longer period of time since it must be metabolized first in the digestive system.

Length: If marijuana is eaten, the duration of euphoric effects tends to last longer than if smoke is inhaled. When inhaled, cannabinoids like THC reach a peak concentration in 2 to 10 minutes, declining rapidly for a period of 30 minutes. Depending on the dosage of the edible product, a person can experience a high for anywhere from 60 minutes to multiple hours.

Drug testing: Eating weed increases the amount of cannabinoids in urine, making drug detection more likely than if a person ingests a cannabis product through an inhalant-based method. Although marijuana smokers can potentially measure and adjust the balance of weed effects and the amount of marijuana exposure, the effects of oral ingestion of marijuana are slower in onset and do not allow a person to adjust the dosage.

Signs a Person May be addicted to Marijuana

Addiction to marijuana is not as understood as other forms of substance use disorder. This is partly due to its designation as a schedule I drug in the United States, which heavily restricts the capacity for research into the drug's aspects.

However, the signs of addiction to marijuana are highly similar to addiction to other substances. They may be physical or purely psychological in nature. But they can definitely affect a person's relationships and overall well-being.

  • Requiring increased doses to get high, such as taking additional hits, consuming edibles with higher THC, or adopting methods with higher potency (such as dabs).
  • Spending increased time getting high, recovering from being high, or obtaining marijuana to get high
  • Unsuccessful attempts to quit using weed in the past
  • Neglecting personal or professional obligations, sometimes negatively affecting relationships
  • Feeling like they "need" weed to have fun or experience positive emotions
  • Facing legal or financial consequences for their frequent consumption
  • Using cannabis in more risky or dangerous situations (such as driving)
  • Loss of interest in previously loved activities, or skipping them to get high
  • Experiencing withdrawal effects (such as disturbed sleep or negative emotionality) when going without cannabis for an extended period
  • Continued use of meijuana despite negative consequences

Get Help For Marijuana Addiction at Cypress Lake

Overall, it is possible to eat marijuana. But a person will still feel the effects of it and how the person responds, depends on their body’s physiology and how it is processed.

If you find that you're requiring more cannabis to enjoy a high or are resorting to eating marijuana to obtain a high, it's important to consider if you could be addicted to marijuana. There is no shame in having an addiction, and it is not a mark of weakness. It is a display of strength and personal fortitude to take control and work to build a life that doesn't require weed to be fulfilling and fun.

We encourage people who are struggling with addiction to take time out for treatment. Before things get out of hand, call us to find out how our treatment programs and therapeutic support staff can help you recover from marijuana or other addiction. Call us today to learn more.

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