Edibles, explained.

Read the package

Enter what the label says. See how much is in each piece, how much of your possession limit the package uses, and when effects could begin.

Why edibles feel different

Edibles work more slowly than smoking or vaping. Illinois requires every edible label to say so: intoxication may be delayed 2 or more hours. That delay is why people take a second piece too early and end up with far more than they meant to.

How you react depends on your body, your tolerance and how much you take. Start low and go slow. If you have a health question, ask a doctor.

Illinois edible limits

Every adult-use edible package in Illinois holds at most 100 mg of THC, split into servings of 10 mg marked by scoring, wrapping or another indicator. Residents can possess up to 500 mg of THC in infused products and visitors up to 250 mg.

What to look for on the label

• Total THC per package in milligrams.
• THC per serving or piece. Divide total by pieces if it is not printed.
• The caution line about delayed intoxication.
• Ingredients and allergens, like any food.

Storage, kids and pets

Keep edibles sealed in their child-resistant package and out of sight and reach of children and pets. Edibles can look like ordinary candy or snacks.

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