How to Dose Cannabis Concentrates | Pop's Cannabis

How to Dose Cannabis Concentrates

Start with 2.5 to 5 milligrams (mg) of THC, not a full dab. Weigh the concentrate on a milligram scale, confirm the lab-tested potency, and wait at least 15 minutes before taking more. A concentrate that tests at 80% THC contains 800 mg of THC per gram, so a 5 mg dose is about 6 mg of product. That is a small smear, not a pea-sized dab. A pea-sized dab can contain 50 mg of THC or more.

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Prerequisites

• Lab-tested concentrate with the THC percentage printed on the label
• Milligram scale that reads 0.001 g
• Clean dab tool or dosing syringe
• Water and a timer

Step-by-step dosing procedure

1. Read the label and write down the THC percentage.
2. Set a target dose. Use 2.5 mg THC for a first trial and 5 mg for a low dose.
3. Calculate the product weight: target THC mg divided by (THC percentage divided by 100). For 5 mg at 80% THC, weigh 6.25 mg of concentrate.
4. Turn on the scale, place the dab tool on it, and tare to zero.
5. Add concentrate until the scale shows your calculated weight.
6. Vaporize the measured amount at the lowest temperature that produces vapor, or place it in a dose-controlled vaporizer.
7. Wait 15 minutes, then check effects again at 30 minutes before deciding whether to redose.
8. Increase by 2.5 mg THC at a time on later sessions, not in the same session.

Oral and edible concentrate doses

Decarboxylated concentrate sold for oral use follows edible timing. Start at 2.5 mg THC. Onset is 30 to 90 minutes, peak is about 2 to 3 hours, and effects can last 4 to 8 hours. Wait at least 2 hours before a second dose. Do not redose because you feel no effect at 45 minutes.

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What changes the dose

• Tolerance: daily use raises the amount needed for the same effect.
• Potency: live resin, shatter, and distillate can range from 60% to over 90% THC.
• Route: inhalation acts in seconds to minutes; oral use is slower and lasts longer.
• Body weight and metabolism: two people can respond to the same dose in different ways.
• Other substances: alcohol and sedatives increase impairment.

Safety rules

• Do not drive or operate equipment after any dose.
• Keep concentrates locked away from children and pets.
• Do not use a torch or hot nail without training and a safe setup.
• Stop if you feel chest pain, severe anxiety, or a racing heart, and seek help.