Cannabis Effects Calculator

Estimate the duration and intensity of cannabis effects based on your consumption

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Cannabis Effects Calculator

Consumption Details

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Understanding Cannabis Effects

Minimal

Threshold Effects

Subtle mood enhancement, slightly altered senses, minimal cognitive effects. Most people can function normally and the effects may be barely noticeable.

Mild

Mild Effects

Noticeable mood elevation, enhanced sensory perception, mild cognitive alterations (such as enhanced creativity or changed thought patterns), slight physical relaxation.

Moderate

Moderate Effects

Significant euphoria, heightened sensory perception, moderate cognitive alterations, pronounced physical relaxation, difficulty with complex tasks, altered time perception. Driving is impaired.

Strong

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

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

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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