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If you’re just getting started, this THC dosing guide for beginners follows one rule: start low and go slow. Everyone responds to THC differently, especially with edibles, which can take longer to begin and last longer than inhaled products. Before choosing a format, compare expected onset and duration in our Inhaling vs Ingesting Cannabis guide.
For ingestible products, a practical starting point is 2.5–5 mg THC per session. Take one measured serving, then wait and evaluate before consuming more. New York adult-use edible products may contain up to 10 mg THC per serving and 100 mg per package, so beginning with one-quarter to one-half of a standard serving can help you learn how your body responds.
Edibles: plan on 30–120 minutes for onset; peak around 4 hours; total effects can last 4–12+ hours depending on product and personal factors.
Inhalation (vape/smoke): effects begin within minutes and fade within a few hours.
Practical tip: With edibles, don’t redose early. With inhalation, take one small inhale, then wait 10–15 minutes before deciding if you need more.
Still choosing between edible formats? Read Edibles vs Cannabis Drinks to compare onset, portion control, and shopping considerations.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? The FDA strongly advises against cannabis (including CBD).
Tolerance changes with frequency. Give yourself time between sessions, adjust one variable at a time (dose or product form), and track how you feel so you can dial in calmly and confidently.
Your ideal amount can change with product type, food intake, tolerance, medications, and time since your last session. Avoid comparing your dose with someone else’s. If you take medications or have health concerns, speak with a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis.
Plan your first session for a calm setting with no driving, work, childcare, or other responsibilities afterward. Keep water nearby, avoid mixing cannabis with alcohol, and give the product enough time before deciding whether to consume more.
Before buying, use our New York cannabis label guide to confirm THC per serving, servings per package, product type, and testing details.
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