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Individual tolerance levels will also play a significant role here . People who are not used to cannabis products may feel the effects more intensely and for much longer than those who regularly use cannabis products even if they take the same dose . Tolerance levels will also fluctuate depending on how much cannabis a person has smoked or ingested within a set period .
A few variables influence how long THC that is ingested orally stays in a person ’ s system . The precise timeline is affected by the amount of THC consumed , the potency , and whether the person is a casual , regular , or long-term user . Again , because it takes your body
MME Conversion Chart Missouri Marijuana Equivalency Units ( MMEs )
MME
Dried Marijuana
Dried Marijuana
Concentrate
THC- Infused Product
Units Grams Ounces Grams Milligrams 1 3.5 1 / 8 1 100 2 7 1 / 4 2 200 4 14 1 / 2 4 400 8 28 1 8 800 32 112 4 32 3,200 64 224 8 64 6,400 96 336 12 96 9,600 © 2021 The Evolution Magazine . For more about dosage and possession limits see page 44 .
Here ’ s a handy chart to help you with delivery methods , onset , and
duration . Start slow and learn the dosage that ’ s is best for you .
Delivery Method
Onset ( approximate )
Duration
Topical
5 minutes to 2 hours
1-12 hours
Transdermal Patch *
1-2 hours
4-12 hours
Edible
30 minutes to 2 hours
4-12 hours
Capsule
1-2 hours
4-12 hours
Tincture / Oil
10-45 minutes
2-8 hours
Smoke Inhalation
1-5 minutes
1-6 hours
Vapor Inhalation
1-5 minutes
1-6 hours
Suppository
15-60 minutes
4-8 hours
Concentrate
Immediately
2-8 hours
* A transdermal patch may last up to 48 hours if it is still in place .
longer to process and break down edibles , they remain in the body longer than when THC is inhaled . Some research points out that in long-term users who have ingested cannabis edibles , THC can show up in tests for more than 30 days in some cases . However , casual users may eliminate it from their system in one to two weeks . Everyone is different , so error on the side of caution when required .
While there is still much research being done regarding exactly how long edibles actually stay in our systems after ingestion , it ’ s important to consider all the factors mentioned earlier .
Notice : The information contained herein is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice , but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience .
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