Methods of Consumption

Method of Consumption	Product Options	Activation Time/Onset	Duration	Bioavailability (%)	Recommended Dosing
Smoking	Flower, Pre-rolls, Pipes, Bongs	Immediate - 10 min	1-3 hours	10-35%	Beginner: 1-2 inhalations Moderate: 2-3 inhalations Experienced: 3-4 inhalations
Vaporizing	Dry herb vaporizers, Concentrate vaporizers	Immediate - 10 min	1-3 hours	10-35%	Beginner: 1-2 inhalations Moderate: 2-3 inhalations Experienced: 3-4 inhalations
Edibles	Infused foods, Beverages, Capsules	30 min - 2 hrs	4-8 hours	4-20%	Beginner: 2.5-5 mg THC Moderate: 5-10 mg THC Experienced: 10-20 mg THC
Sublingual	Tinctures, Sprays, Dissolvable Strips	15-30 min	2-4 hours	20-35%	Beginner: 1-2.5 mg THC Moderate: 2.5-5 mg THC Experienced: 5-10 mg THC
Topical	Lotions, Balms, Patches	15-30 min	1-3 hours	Variable	Apply a small amount as needed for localized effects
Transdermal	Patches, Gels, Creams	15-30 min	4-12 hours	Variable	Follow product instructions for appropriate dosing
Inhalation	Concentrates, Extracts, Oil cartridges	Immediate - 10 min	1-3 hours	10-35%	Beginner: 1-2 inhalations Moderate: 2-3 inhalations Experienced: 3-4 inhalations
Oral	Capsules, Tablets, Tinctures	30 min - 2 hrs	4-8 hours	6-20%	Beginner: 2.5-5 mg THC Moderate: 5-10 mg THC Experienced: 10-20 mg THC
Suppositories (Anal)	Rectal Suppositories	10-30 min	2-6 hours	50-70%	Follow product instructions for appropriate dosing
Suppositories (Vaginal)	Vaginal Suppositories	10-30 min	2-6 hours	50-70%	Follow product instructions for appropriate dosing