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THC and CBD
THC is responsible for intoxication. CBD does not cause a high, but can still affect the body and brain.
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The amount of each cannabinoid is listed on legal product labels. Read the amount and the unit together.
Open related guide ↗Reading a cannabis label
A label can show cannabinoid amounts in several ways. The unit matters as much as the number.
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Look for the total THC and CBD amounts, the standardized cannabis symbol, health warnings and the excise stamp. Stamp exceptions apply to some products.
Open related guide ↗Alberta cannabis rules
Alberta’s minimum legal age is 18. Adults have a public possession limit of 30 g dried cannabis or its equivalent.
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Different product forms have dried-cannabis equivalents. Review official guidance rather than comparing package weights alone.
Open related guide ↗Smoking and vaping in Edmonton
The City’s Public Places Bylaw covers both smoking and vaping. Location and property restrictions matter.
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Restrictions include areas near building openings and transit stops, and parks with specified amenities. Check the City’s full list before relying on a location.
Open related guide ↗Effects vary from person to person
Cannabis can affect attention, coordination, memory and decision-making. Do not drive while impaired.
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Responses can change between occasions. THC content, other substances and personal health can affect risk.
Open related guide ↗Storage & delayed effects
Keep cannabis securely away from children and pets. Effects from eating or drinking cannabis can be delayed.
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Delayed effects can lead someone to consume more before the full effects are felt. Follow the linked Health Canada guidance for details.
Open related guide ↗What strain names tell you
Indica, sativa and strain names are not reliable summaries of a sample’s full composition.
What are terpenes?
Terpenes contribute to cannabis’s distinctive smell. They are different from cannabinoids such as THC and CBD.
CHS: recurring nausea and vomiting
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome can occur with cannabis use. Severe or recurring symptoms need medical assessment.
Brand, strain or product name?
A brand identifies a product line. A strain name identifies the named cannabis variety; the two are not interchangeable.
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Look for the licence holder and lot number when you need to identify a specific package.
Open related guide ↗Flower, extracts and edibles
Flower and pre-rolls are familiar names for dried cannabis. Extracts, edibles and topicals are different product categories.
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The name of the format does not tell you the cannabinoid amount. Check the actual label.
Open related guide ↗A safer place to store cannabis
Use locked storage out of sight and reach of children and pets. Keep edibles apart from ordinary food.
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Keep cannabis in its original packaging and follow the storage directions.
Open related guide ↗Travelling across the border
Taking cannabis across Canada’s international border is prohibited without specific authorization, including products containing CBD.
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Legal access at your destination or a medical document does not by itself authorize border transport.
Open related guide ↗Why one name can mean different things
Published studies have found differences between samples carrying the same strain name.
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An alternate spelling is a search aid. It is not proof that two packages contain the same genetics.
Open related guide ↗Packaging dates and lot numbers
A packaging date records packaging, not necessarily harvesting. A lot number identifies a production batch.
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These fields are useful for traceability and recall checks. A date alone cannot tell you whether a product is safe.
Open related guide ↗Cannabis and driving
Cannabis can impair driving. There is no universal waiting time that guarantees it is safe to drive.
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Arrange another way home. Never use a calculator or a strain name to judge fitness to drive.
Open related guide ↗Common retailer terminology
Bud, flower and dried cannabis can refer to the same general product form. Pre-roll describes a prepared format.
When vomiting needs medical care
Repeated vomiting can lead to dehydration. CHS is one possible cause among many.
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If symptoms are severe or you cannot keep fluids down, seek medical advice promptly. Alberta Health Link is available at 811.
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