Cannabis Effects Calculator
Estimate the duration and intensity of cannabis effects based on your consumption
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Cannabis Effects Calculator
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Understanding Cannabis Effects
Threshold Effects
Subtle mood enhancement, slightly altered senses, minimal cognitive effects. Most people can function normally and the effects may be barely noticeable.
Mild Effects
Noticeable mood elevation, enhanced sensory perception, mild cognitive alterations (such as enhanced creativity or changed thought patterns), slight physical relaxation.
Moderate Effects
Significant euphoria, heightened sensory perception, moderate cognitive alterations, pronounced physical relaxation, difficulty with complex tasks, altered time perception. Driving is impaired.
Strong Effects
Strong euphoria or anxiety, intensely altered sensory perception, significant cognitive alterations, strong physical effects (heaviness, lightness, tingling), marked impairment of coordination and reaction time.
Very Strong Effects
Overwhelming cognitive alterations, extremely altered perception, possible hallucinations, difficulty tracking thoughts, strong physical symptoms, difficulty with basic tasks, significant anxiety or paranoia possible.
Overwhelming Effects
Complete disconnection from normal reality, profound alteration of senses, extreme mental confusion, possible severe anxiety or panic, incapacitating physical effects. Medical monitoring may be advisable.
Different Consumption Methods
Smoking
- Onset: 1-10 minutes
- Peak: 15-30 minutes
- Duration: 1-3 hours
- Notes: Fast onset, relatively short duration, most common method
Vaping
- Onset: 1-5 minutes
- Peak: 10-20 minutes
- Duration: 1-2 hours
- Notes: Fast onset, potentially less harmful to lungs than smoking, effects may be clearer
Edibles
- Onset: 30-120 minutes
- Peak: 2-4 hours
- Duration: 4-8 hours
- Notes: Slow onset but much longer duration, often stronger effects, higher risk of overconsumption
Oil/Tincture
- Onset: 15-45 minutes
- Peak: 1-2 hours
- Duration: 2-6 hours
- Notes: Medium onset speed, easier to control dosage, sublingual application speeds onset
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