Ideally, you should wait. Like others have mentioned, your brain isn’t ready to deal with that stuff yet. You’re really not missing much. You really should wait.

You should 100% smoke first. You can control your high way better. With edibles, it's a complete crapshoot on personal dosing. And since you never experienced THC before, it's likely to be overwhelming and you'll probably never want to do it again.

You should wait a bit, it's true about the studies. To be honest, I wouldn't say a few times hurts much but it's relatively easy to build a dependency though. Easy to go from every weekend, to every few days to always.

That being said, I second what people say about smoking and I also recommend using a good quality bong to make it easier on your throat. The smoothest hits I've ever taken have been with a home made gravity bong made out of a glass vodka bottle. Avoid plastic though, yuck. Don't over do it if you use a bong. No need for like mega hits, you won't need a lot anyways although some people don't get high their first times.

Sure. Just remember that they take a while to kick in. Also, drink water.

I'd hold off another few years. There's just enough published info pointing towards risks being higher under the mid twenties. The brain never stops developing, but that first twenty years in particular is easier to disturb since the development is more significant.

At 18, you're still putting the polish on some key centers, so fucking with that for a little hedonism seems unwise until there's more and better research available.

Me? I think I'd hold off until at least 21-23. Honestly, I'd do the same with any mind altering stuff. It's not long to wait, and going at it too early can have long term consequences. There's plenty of time to experiment and enjoy all sorts of recreational pharmaceuticals.

Iirc, I had my first (of three lol) drunk at 17, and while it did no harm as a one-off (not much will tbh), I also didn't really sink into the experience the same as later experiments with mind altering. Mind you, I've never liked being drunk, and avoided any of the high addiction potential stuff, but the difference in my second drunk compared to my first was massive just by dint of being 21, just a few years of added perspective on what I wanted out of it, and how I approached it.

Weed, that's another one that my initial exposure in my late teens (18 or 19) was just not as good as years later (late twenties).

But, I can say that trying it once is worth it. If you end up not liking it, no big deal. I'd just wait a little longer. Weed, be it smoked, edible, or otherwise, is a very powerful experience when used infrequently. Steady use weakens the benefits of it for fun imo, but a few times a year? It's nice. It enhances joy and good feelings.

Just be easy with edibles. They hit slow, but hard. You can always have more if you don't get the degree of euphoria you want after a half hour, but you can't take it away if you get too stoned, which is absolutely possible.

Yes, but do yourself a favor and wait a few years so you don’t stunt your brain growth

Last I saw pop science was saying it increases your risk of mental health problems by a shitload if youre under 21 or 25 or something, so try it at your own risk, but as a general rule I would advise weed over alcohol 100% of the time.

Prepare for potential paranoia/anxiety spikes while high, and surround yourself with comfort and people you trust. Its fun times.

Wait until you're a little older: Ideally, around 25.

Nope.

Might not apply to OP, but FYI to anyone reading: Non US-Citizens can get deported from the US for using weed, and they can retroactively denaturalize you if they find out you used weed before you naturalized. Be careful.

Edibles might be a bit much for the first time. They hit way harder than just smoking some buds, even if you're a seasoned smoker.

Sublinguals (oils you drop under your tongue) might be a better route if you don't want to smoke something. Gives a similar high, easier to take a smaller dose of, and the only real negative is that most of them just taste a little weird.

Drink lots of water, be patient and don't trust that it isn't going to kick in and you should take more

Suggestion: have a meal planned. Edibles are drugs, not food. If you want maximum effect then eat them on an empty stomach but have a sandwich or a pizza ready for after you dose so you’re not tempted to eat more just because you’re hungry

No rush, wait a few years. Enjoy the amazing body you have right now. You don't realize it but you are so fast and can climb so well at your age. Join a capture the flag league. I'd trade a weed trip for 1 afternoon with a teenage body any day! Jump off a cliff into a swimming hole. Backpack across a continent. Skateboard until you fuck up your knees.

I tried them when I was in the Netherlands (at more than ten years older than you are) and they made me feel bad and vomit most times I tried. I have no intention of trying them again, but YMMV.

Smoking weed meanwhile didn't cause any such symptoms. Would recommend doing that instead.

It's a toss up. Either it's going to be a fun time, or you're gonna accidentally overdo it and get sick. MIL was a og hippie, and she got sick after smoking again for the first time since Woodstock because everything is so much stronger than it used to be.

Weed is great. Don’t drive.

It is worth trying, I quite enjoy them and they are relatively harmless. I need to stress though, as someone who uses weed regularly, do your best to avoid regular use until you are at least 25. 25 is technically sorta arbitrary but it will absolutely reduce the long term effects on your brain.

Yes. Do 'party drugs' stay away from fent and opioids.

It's fun. It also can be not fun.

My golden rule is:

You can always do more drugs, never less.

Start with a low dose and work your way up

I'd recommend avoiding any of the delta strains. I had a terrible experience with my fiancé once. We were both so out of it and were having time gaps, it was not a fun experience.

If you do seriously only do like 5 MG's to start.

For real dude.

I eat 100mgs at a time and you'll see a lot of other people tell you if you aren't going hard in the mother fucking paint its not worth it but that is a lie

Just eat 5 mgs and if that doesn't hit in a day or two do 10mg and work your way up to it.

If you eat too much at a time before your tolerence builds you will likely throw up and get the spins and have an awful, awful time. Start slow and it will be fun.

Other person was right though, lose the pedestal.

Weed can completely and irreversibly damage a developing brain. Wait until you're at least 26 before you fuck with THC.

Why not? It isn't risk free, but low risk and for many people, very enjoyable. Keep in mind edibles are better for your health than smoke or vape, but it takes a long while to kick in and can be pretty intense. So match your dose to you body mass. If you underdose, its often to late to bump it up later. If you overdose, its too late and you're in for your ride. If legal, store staff can guide you to recommended amounts.

Why are so many dumdums encouraging this?

Other than the obviousness of the fact that there's not any good reason to try, weed is known to cause a lot of issues for young people. Even medical cannabis is generally not recommended unless you're pretty old, because the risks are not worth the effects.

If you're feeling the need to consume weed and alcohol that young, what you need is therapy, not to get high.