If you eat weed, specifically cannabis that has been properly prepared (decarboxylated), you can get high, but the effects differ from smoking it. When ingested, THC (the psychoactive component) is metabolized by the liver into a stronger form, causing a delayed onset of effects-usually between 30 minutes to 2 hours after consumption-with the high lasting longer, often up to 12 hours or more
. Eating raw weed, however, will not get you high because raw cannabis contains cannabinoid acids like THCA, which are non-intoxicating until they are converted to THC through heat (decarboxylation)
. Raw cannabis may have some therapeutic benefits, such as anti-nausea effects and anti-inflammatory properties, but it lacks the psychoactive effects of heated cannabis
. The effects of eating weed include euphoria, relaxation, increased appetite, impaired motor skills, and short-term memory loss. However, because the onset is slower and dosing is less controllable, edibles can sometimes lead to stronger or prolonged intoxication compared to smoking
. In summary:
- Eating decarboxylated cannabis (edibles) causes a delayed but longer-lasting high due to liver metabolism of THC
- Eating raw cannabis does not produce a high because it lacks activated THC
- Edibles can cause typical marijuana effects but with slower onset and longer duration
- Raw cannabis may offer some health benefits but no intoxicating effects
This explains what happens if you eat weed depending on its preparation and form.
