THC Dosage Guide

Beginner THC Dosing (First-Timers)

If you have never used cannabis or have not used it in more than a month, you are a beginner for dosing purposes. For edibles: 1-2.5mg THC. For flower: 1-2 small puffs of low-THC flower (10-15% THC). For tinctures: 2-5mg under the tongue. The beginner dose may feel very mild or produce no noticeable effect in some people. That is fine — do not increase the dose during the same session. Instead, note your experience and try a slightly higher dose in your next session.

Intermediate THC Dosing

Regular but not daily users (2-4 times per week) typically respond well to moderate doses. For edibles: 5-10mg THC. For flower: 2-4 puffs of 18-22% THC flower. For concentrates: a very small dab (under 0.1g). At this level, effects are clearly noticeable — euphoria, relaxation, heightened sensory perception. Some cognitive impairment should be expected. Do not drive after consuming cannabis at this level.

High Tolerance Dosing

Daily cannabis users often develop significant tolerance and require higher doses to achieve the same effects. Doses of 25-100mg THC are common for high-tolerance daily users. At these levels, first-time users would experience overwhelming effects. If you find yourself needing very high doses, consider a tolerance break (T-break) of 2-4 weeks. Tolerance resets significantly and allows you to return to much lower effective doses, reducing costs and potential dependence.

Medical vs. Recreational Dosing

Medical cannabis dosing is often lower and more controlled than recreational. Many patients find therapeutic benefits from 2.5-10mg THC per dose, sometimes combined with CBD. Microdosing (1-2.5mg) can provide anxiety, pain, and sleep benefits without impairment, making it compatible with daytime activities. Work with a cannabis-friendly physician or nurse practitioner to establish a medical dosing protocol tailored to your specific condition.