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Cannabis

Aristus

(69,075 posts) Tue Sep 27, 2016, 10:17 AM Sep 2016

I'm trying cannabis right now for the first time in twenty years. [View all]

I went to a local recreational dispensary (Yay, Washington State!) and started small; I purchased two 10mgs THC chocolate candies.

For the last hour, I have been eating one of them in thirds. The young man who helped me at the counter said to take it slow so as not to be overwhelmed after twenty years.

It's been over an hour, and so far, just some light-headedness.

Anyway, hi!

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I'm trying cannabis right now for the first time in twenty years. [View all] Aristus Sep 2016 OP

Oh, and In_The_Wind Sep 2016 #1

You caught me!... Aristus Sep 2016 #3

What are friends for In_The_Wind Sep 2016 #5

Things like this. Aristus Sep 2016 #7

Enjoy !!!! SamKnause Sep 2016 #2

I am already. Aristus Sep 2016 #4

I am happy for you. SamKnause Sep 2016 #8

Yes! Aristus Sep 2016 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author kestrel91316 Sep 2016 #18

Must be nice! GWC58 Sep 2016 #6

If it really matters to you, don't give up. Find out how you can become involved. TonyPDX Sep 2016 #12

Have fun, and give it time. TonyPDX Sep 2016 #9

It's been an hour and a half. Aristus Sep 2016 #11

I prefer the immediacy of smoking. NightWatcher Sep 2016 #13

Exactly this^^^^ PJMcK Sep 2016 #32

I'm halfway through the second piece. Aristus Sep 2016 #14

Edibles can take 3-4 hours to kick in. pamela Sep 2016 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author kestrel91316 Sep 2016 #19

Agree! Very good advice. skylucy Sep 2016 #30

Anyone wanna bet Aristus is going to post a lot? packman Sep 2016 #15

One reason why I didn't want to smoke it. Aristus Sep 2016 #16

It just went to my head... Aristus Sep 2016 #20

I just went and smoked a bud in your honor, bud... nt Callmecrazy Sep 2016 #21

Thank you. Aristus Sep 2016 #23

Tool - The Pot . stonecutter357 Sep 2016 #22

I think I'm all the way back down now. Aristus Sep 2016 #24

"Just remember, you're a living organism on this planet." Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #26

Yeah, my general rule with edibles is, give it 2 hours to fully take effect. Warren DeMontague Sep 2016 #25

Good for you. vlyons Sep 2016 #27

I know this may be recreational, but do you have a pain issue? redstatebluegirl Sep 2016 #28

I don't have a chronic pain issue. But a lot of my patients do. Aristus Sep 2016 #38

I would love to be able to use it. I signed the petition here in Oklahoma redstatebluegirl Sep 2016 #40

We like to hike & smoke a little on the trail. The best of nature in so many ways! CrispyQ Sep 2016 #29

I'm trying cannabis right now for the first time in twenty minutes (wink, n/t) PJMcK Sep 2016 #31

Bwaaaaaa Glamrock Sep 2016 #36

Sorry I've been Bogarting! (n/t) PJMcK Sep 2016 #37

I tried edibles and they took forever. Laffy Kat Sep 2016 #33

In Washington State, I recommend WheelWalker Sep 2016 #34

Be careful. Pot nowadays is much stronger than back in the day. brush Sep 2016 #35

Be very careful with edibles my friend Downtown Hound Sep 2016 #39

Awesome Marc2010 Oct 2016 #41