Plan Ahead With Cannabis Edibles

Plan ahead with cannabis edibles

If you’re going to do edibles, do anything but drive.

Edibles and driving don’t mix.

CAA has compiled evidence-based information and resources on edibles to help you and your loved-ones stay safe on the road.

Plan ahead

Ingesting cannabis can delay your reaction time, making you a worse driver. Don’t drive high, plan ahead.

Eating an edible can affect you longer than inhaling cannabis. And while research varies, edibles may remain in your system for up to 12 hours. Edibles may cause a different or delayed type of high compared to smoking, and as such, it is important to know your plans before eating anything. Schedule rideshare, have a designated driver, or spend the evening at home – just don’t get behind the wheel.

Take your time

If consuming edibles, the initial effects can be delayed, depending on the amount of edibles you have ingested and their level of THC. Ingesting edibles on a full or empty stomach can also determine the amount of time it takes to feel the effects. After consuming an edible stay in a safe, comfortable place.

Read the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction’s 7 things you need to know about edible cannabis.

Do you have questions about the dangers of driving high?

See our frequently asked questions to learn more about the dangers of driving impaired.

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*Production of the “Do Anything But Drive” campaign has been made possible through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.