Edible Dosing for Pain vs Sleep vs Fun
(the real-world numbers we actually use, no guesswork)
After years of testing on real people (chronic pain patients, insomniacs, party people), here’s what consistently works.
Pain Relief
Most people land at 30–35 mg THC per dose
Low-tolerance starters: 15–25 mg
Heavy daily users: 60–100 mg
Take with a full meal and fat for maximum absorption
Add 10 mg CBD or 5 mg CBN if inflammation is the issue
One dose usually covers 6–10 hours
Sleep
Most people need 40–60 mg THC to fall and stay asleep
Low-tolerance: 20–40 mg
High-tolerance: 80–150 mg (yes, really)
Take 90–120 minutes before bed
Best combo: 50 mg THC + 25 mg CBN = blackout without hangover
Tart cherry juice version adds natural melatonin kick
Fun / Recreation / Social
Sweet spot: 10–15 mg THC
First-timers or lightweights: 5–8 mg
Daily smokers: 20–30 mg still feels fun
Take on empty stomach for 45-minute onset
Add limonene or pinene terps for heady, happy vibes
Nano versions hit in 15–25 min if you’re impatient
Microdosing (daily wellness
1–5 mg every 4–6 hours
Zero high, just calm focus and mood lift
Tolerance reset
7–14 days at 0–2 mg max
Your 10 mg gummy will feel like 50 mg again
Rule that never changes
Start half as high as you think you need.
Wait the full two hours.
Write it down.
Your perfect dose is personal. These are just the numbers that work for 90 % of people we’ve watched.
Find yours and stick to it.