Gummies and other edibles can send you on a unique and possibly long-range trip based on their delivery system. Edibles are digested, going through the digestive tract and liver before the effects reach the brain. This process takes longer in comparison with inhaling cannabis, and explains why edibles generally take from 30 minutes up to 2 or more hours to start working. Other factors influencing how soon the effects are felt include metabolism, recent meals, and individual tolerance.
Effects can last anywhere between 4 to 12 hours once activated, based on dosage, potency, and individual body chemistry. This is one reason why many prefer edibles: they last longer compared to other forms of cannabis.
As for how long the edibles can stay in your system, cannabis metabolites can be detectable in the urine for as long as 3 days with a single use and longer with repeated use. For the regular user, detection extends to a month or more. The blood test may identify edibles within 24 hours, while in the hair, THC metabolites might take up to 90 days.
