Smoke vs. Snack: Why Edible Marijuana Is Stronger Than Smoking
Ever wondered why the effects of a pot brownie feel so much stronger than regular old smoking? Here’s the answer. Eating marijuana tends to produce a stronger and much longer-lasting high than smoking it—one that is often scary to inexperienced users and can be disconcerting to regulars. This has created some controversy in Colorado, as cannabis neophytes consume newly legal “edibles” ranging from ganja brownies to pot-infused salsa.There are two reasons for this. The first is that the pharmacokinetics of [...]