Edibles vs Smoking: Which Cannabis High Is Right for You?

So you’ve stocked up at The Pound Town Online Dispensary Shop — you’re staring down a tray of delicious Candies & Gummies, a box of Pre-Rolled Joints, and a shiny Disposable Pen. But now comes the real question…

Should you eat your weed… or smoke it?

Let’s break it down so you don’t have to Google this with Cheeto dust on your fingers.

 

🔥 The Quick Hit: Smoking Cannabis

Whether you’re puffing a Pre-Rolled Joint, ripping a bowl, or hitting a Cartridge, smoking delivers that instant high you know and love.

✅ Pros:

• Fast effects — usually within 2–10 minutes

• Easy to control how high you get (just stop when you’re floaty)

• Wide variety of Sativa, Indica, or Balanced Hybrid strains

• Great for spontaneous smoke sessions

❌ Cons:

• The high wears off quicker (2–3 hours on average)

• May irritate the throat/lungs

• Not exactly discreet (unless you’re vaping 👀)

💨 Perfect for: Social situations, quick mood boosts, or when you want to feel it now.

 

🍫 The Slow Burn: Eating Cannabis Edibles

Edibles hit different — literally. When you eat THC Edibles or CBD/THC Edibles, your liver converts THC into a more potent form, giving you a longer-lasting, deeper body high.

✅ Pros:

• Longer highs (4–8 hours or more)

• No smoke, no coughing

• Available in tasty forms like Baked Edibles & Chocolates, Drinks, Tea & Cocoa, and even sugar-free CBD Edibles

• Easier to microdose or take discreetly

❌ Cons:

• Slower onset — could take 30 minutes to 2 hours

• Easy to overdo it if you’re impatient

• Once it hits… there’s no un-hitting it

🍬 Perfect for: Chill nights in, pain relief, sleep, and “I wanna melt into the couch” vibes.

 

🧠 Highs Compared: Smoke vs Edibles