So I just turned 18. I already got drunk in my life after I threw a party while my parents were gone, I wanna try drugs too. Is it worth it?
Sure. Just remember that they take a while to kick in. Also, drink water.
Is trying weed edibles worth it?
Submitted 11 hours ago by atheqtpie@piefed.blahaj.zone to nostupidquestions@lemmy.world
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theywilleatthestars@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
sneakypersimmon@lemmy.today 11 hours ago
Seriously do NOT eat that second edible even if you think the first one didn’t work. Gets me every time lol
Okokimup@lemmy.world 10 hours ago
Also be aware that you might not experience anything the first time you try it. And it can affect people in different ways. Some people feel high, some get agitated, some get sleepy, some feel nothing. And your tolerance for edibles is unrelated to your tolerance for smoke.
Big_Boss_77@fedinsfw.app 6 hours ago
Second edibles are the fucking devil… those assholes wait until you’re in the pocket and then launch you straight to space shuttle status with a swift kick to the junk.
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 9 hours ago
We know you’re excited, but for real, they take a while to kick in. Decide your dose and ride it out. If it ends up not working, double it tomorrow.
Find a nice couch and channel surf. Find a good nature documentary or some cartoons. Or, if video games are more you style, try something that doesn’t require much strategy, or on any save files that you care about.
felixwhynot@lemmy.world 9 hours ago
If you DIY, my advice is to make a pan of normal brownies and a pan of weed brownies. It takes a while and you’re gonna be hungry but you don’t want to feel like you’re dead because you ate 4 weed brownies
fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 9 hours ago
If you take an edible it might take up to 2 hours before it kicks in. A common mistake people have as they take one, it doesn’t immediately take effect so they assume it was a dud and then they take more and then they end up taking more than they planned to. It’s not going to kill you or seriously hurt you, certain psychiatric predispositions excepted, but it will be unpleasant.
Grimy@lemmy.world 5 hours ago
You should wait a bit, it’s true about the studies. To be honest, I wouldn’t say a few times hurts much but it’s relatively easy to build a dependency though. Easy to go from every weekend, to every few days to always.
That being said, I second what people say about smoking and I also recommend using a good quality bong to make it easier on your throat. The smoothest hits I’ve ever taken have been with a home made gravity bong made out of a glass vodka bottle. Avoid plastic though, yuck. Don’t over do it if you use a bong. No need for like mega hits, you won’t need a lot anyways although some people don’t get high their first times.
finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world 3 hours ago
And prepare what you’re gonna have ahead of time for if you get the munchies. The first time I ever smoked weed, I ate a loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter (because it was the quickest food I could get my hands on) and spent the next hour thinking I was alternately gonna throw up or shit myself … while high.
treadful@lemmy.zip 7 hours ago
You should 100% smoke first. You can control your high way better. With edibles, it’s a complete crapshoot on personal dosing. And since you never experienced THC before, it’s likely to be overwhelming and you’ll probably never want to do it again.
southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 9 hours ago
I’d hold off another few years. There’s just enough published info pointing towards risks being higher under the mid twenties. The brain never stops developing, but that first twenty years in particular is easier to disturb since the development is more significant.
At 18, you’re still putting the polish on some key centers, so fucking with that for a little hedonism seems unwise until there’s more and better research available.
Me? I think I’d hold off until at least 21-23. Honestly, I’d do the same with any mind altering stuff. It’s not long to wait, and going at it too early can have long term consequences. There’s plenty of time to experiment and enjoy all sorts of recreational pharmaceuticals.
Iirc, I had my first (of three lol) drunk at 17, and while it did no harm as a one-off (not much will tbh), I also didn’t really sink into the experience the same as later experiments with mind altering. Mind you, I’ve never liked being drunk, and avoided any of the high addiction potential stuff, but the difference in my second drunk compared to my first was massive just by dint of being 21, just a few years of added perspective on what I wanted out of it, and how I approached it.
Weed, that’s another one that my initial exposure in my late teens (18 or 19) was just not as good as years later (late twenties).
But, I can say that trying it once is worth it. If you end up not liking it, no big deal. I’d just wait a little longer. Weed, be it smoked, edible, or otherwise, is a very powerful experience when used infrequently. Steady use weakens the benefits of it for fun imo, but a few times a year? It’s nice. It enhances joy and good feelings.
Just be easy with edibles. They hit slow, but hard. You can always have more if you don’t get the degree of euphoria you want after a half hour, but you can’t take it away if you get too stoned, which is absolutely possible.
DeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.works 10 hours ago
Might not apply to OP, but FYI to anyone reading: Non US-Citizens can get deported from the US for using weed, and they can retroactively denaturalize you if they find out you used weed before you naturalized. Be careful.
Kolanaki@pawb.social 3 hours ago
Edibles might be a bit much for the first time. They hit way harder than just smoking some buds, even if you’re a seasoned smoker.
Sylvartas@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 hours ago
They don’t just hit harder, they also take ages to kick in, causing many people to take too many.
AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 hours ago
Nope.
yermaw@sh.itjust.works 10 hours ago
Last I saw pop science was saying it increases your risk of mental health problems by a shitload if youre under 21 or 25 or something, so try it at your own risk, but as a general rule I would advise weed over alcohol 100% of the time.
Prepare for potential paranoia/anxiety spikes while high, and surround yourself with comfort and people you trust. Its fun times.
thesohoriots@lemmy.world 9 hours ago
I am not sure about the risk of “causing” per se versus “onset,” but if there’s any latent mental health stuff floating around in there, it will absolutely be like poking a bear. I’d suggest waiting a few years for sure.
zz31da@piefed.social 10 hours ago
Yes, but do yourself a favor and wait a few years so you don’t stunt your brain growth
kmartburrito@lemmy.world 10 hours ago
Drink lots of water, be patient and don’t trust that it isn’t going to kick in and you should take more
Solumbran@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
Why are so many dumdums encouraging this?
Other than the obviousness of the fact that there’s not any good reason to try, weed is known to cause a lot of issues for young people. Even medical cannabis is generally not recommended unless you’re pretty old, because the risks are not worth the effects.
If you’re feeling the need to consume weed and alcohol that young, what you need is therapy, not to get high.
Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 11 hours ago
Why not? It isn’t risk free, but low risk and for many people, very enjoyable. Keep in mind edibles are better for your heakth than smoke or vape, but it takes a long while to kick in and can be pretty intense. So match your dose to you body mass. If you underdose, its often to late to bump it up later. If you overdose, its too late and you’re in for your ride. If legal, store staff can guide you to recommended amounts.
felixwhynot@lemmy.world 9 hours ago
Suggestion: have a meal planned. Edibles are drugs, not food. If you want maximum effect then eat them on an empty stomach but have a sandwich or a pizza ready for after you dose so you’re not tempted to eat more just because you’re hungry
schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 11 hours ago
I tried them when I was in the Netherlands (at more than ten years older than you are) and they made me feel bad and vomit most times I tried. I have no intention of trying them again, but YMMV.
Smoking weed meanwhile didn’t cause any such symptoms. Would recommend doing that instead.
Contramuffin@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
If you’re in a legal state, then sure. Start with small doses. I will say though, it does feel somewhat underwhelming. At least for me
faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 10 hours ago
It’s a toss up. Either it’s going to be a fun time, or you’re gonna accidentally overdo it and get sick. MIL was a og hippie, and she got sick after smoking again for the first time since Woodstock because everything is so much stronger than it used to be.
fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 9 hours ago
Cannabis is way better than alcohol, I recommend you start with 5 mg or better yet smoke weed first. 10 mg can be kind of strong especially if you’re new. Do you have access to Legal weed? If you don’t can you have someone buy from a licensed dispensary for you?
It will be very strong your first time so I recommend starting slow. I smoked a single joint my first time and that got me completely stoned for several hours. For your first time if you can reliably source whatever you want I recommend getting a strain with more CBD in it. It will give you a more mellow higher than just the high THC low CBD variants there are most common these days. I’m experienced and I still kind of prefer that.
The term drugs is extremely Broad and covers a very large number of substances that are completely different. I recommend sticking to weed for at least a couple years before you even think of trying anything else, even then there are certain classes that I would never recommend you ever try recreationally. Never do opioids, never use benzodiazepines recreationally and even with a prescription be careful. Psychedelics are great but you have to have to do it right. This is not an exhaustive list of do’s and don’ts, I might write one someday
sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 10 hours ago
It is worth trying, I quite enjoy them and they are relatively harmless. I need to stress though, as someone who uses weed regularly, do your best to avoid regular use until you are at least 25. 25 is technically sorta arbitrary but it will absolutely reduce the long term effects on your brain.
Mothra@mander.xyz 11 hours ago
Whether or not it is worth it depends on what you consider ‘worth’. For sure, if it’s nagging the back of your head then give it a go just to know what it is. Personally, I was disappointed. It pays if you try thinking why you want to do the things you want to do.
PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
Sure, it’s worth trying if you’re 18 and its legal where you are. IMO, it’s the worst way to consume Marijuana but is also way more mild than a proper alcohol blackout. Start with something low grade and have a friend over and play Minecraft or watch Planet Earth
SayJess@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 hours ago
Ideally, you should wait. Like others have mentioned, your brain isn’t ready to deal with that stuff yet. You’re really not missing much. You really should wait.