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unpleasant experience for a child . Overdosing can be easily avoided in several ways :
● Try using CBD alone . However , there are conditions for which CBD may be effective initially but wane over time ( such is the case with seizure disorders ). If this happens , supplement with some THC .
● Go low and slow — start with a low dose ( micro-dose ) and titrate up slowly over the course of several days until symptoms abate .
● Use CBD to buffer THC in equal or greater parts to tamp down the psychoactive effects of THC .
To start with a low dose , many patients will micro-dose by cutting a 10mg gummy in half and then into four quarters of 2.5mg each to determine the best dosage for them . You can always take more but you can ’ t take any back .
Few parents will wish to have their children smoking or vaping and are , therefore , most likely to use edibles or tinctures . It ’ s critical to remember that edibles first have to be processed by the liver before they enter the bloodstream . In adults , this takes a minimum of one to one-and-a-half hours to take effect . In children , this will vary . So be patient , start low , and go slow while trying to accurately determine your child ’ s dosage .
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Peter Kershaw is a medical cannabis consultant . Contact him at pkershaw . email @ gmail . com As with all writers within these pages , if you ’ ve benefited from Peter ’ s articles , please let him and all writers know . They appreciate your thoughts .
Notice : The information contained herein is not intended as medical advice , diagnosis , or treatment , but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience . The content is for general informational purposes only . As always , check with your doctor first .
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