Onset and Duration
Cannabis
Safety
When using cannabis, it is important to know the THC concentration of different products, how quickly they can take effect, and how long the effects last. The chart below provides guidelines.
| Consumption Method | Types of Cannabis Products | Onset of Effects | Duration of Effects |
| Inhalation | Pre-Rolls, Flower, Vape Pens, Concentrates | Rapid (almost immediately - 10 minutes) | Shorter (1-3 hours) |
| Topicals | Lotions, Salves | Intermediate (30 minutes-1 hour) | Shorter (1-3 hours) |
| Sublingual Ingestion (drops under the tongue) | Tinctures | Rapid (10 min-30 min) | Shorter (1-3 hours) |
| Ingestion | Edibles, Capsules, Drinks | Slower (1-4 hours) | Longer (4-12 hours) |