How Long Does Delta-9 High Last?

It’s important to know what to expect before trying any product—especially products that contain any levels of THC concentrate. How long a delta 9 high will last and how your body will react to it are essential questions you should ask before trying a delta 9 THC product. Taking delta 8 edibles have a similar duration as delta 9 but with milder effects.

How Long Does a Delta 9 High Last?

We would love to give you the exact amount of time that your delta 9 high will last, but that’s an impossible question to answer because each person metabolizes substances differently, including THC products. Instead, we can tell you the average time most users experience their high. 

Two people can take the same dosage of delta 9 THC and have two very different experiences, especially if one person consumes a THC edible and another inhales delta 9 THC through a vape. 

Let’s look at the delta 9 high that users can experience based on the delta 9 THC product they use.

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How Long Does a Delta 9 Edibles High Last?

Cannabis edibles are products that you can eat or place under your tongue. When delta 9 THC is consumed, it is absorbed in the body through the digestion process. The type of edible you consume will determine how quickly your body will absorb it and how quickly you can feel the effects. 

Cannabis edibles like rice cereal treats or cookies will need to be swallowed to begin feeling the psychoactive effects of the THC. This process typically takes between one to two hours for the effects to be felt. Once the high begins, it will last for three to five hours for most users.

The other type of edibles are gummies or candies that partially dissolve in the mouth before being swallowed. This causes the delta 9 THC to be absorbed in the body quicker. The effects can be felt as quickly as 15 to 30 minutes with gummies or candies that partially dissolve in the mouth.

The effects of our Live Resin Gummies can be felt as soon as 20 minutes and will last between three to five hours for most users. 

How Long Does a Delta 9 Vape High Last?

You can use a vape to inhale delta 9 THC. This process causes the psychoactive effects to begin as quickly as 15 minutes. That’s because the vapors of the inhaler will be absorbed within the body extremely quickly. You can expect the delta 9 THC high to last between three to five hours.

What Are the Effects of a Delta 9 High?

Delta 9 THC is considered more potent than delta 8 THC. This generally causes the effects of delta 9 THC to seem stronger and more intense. The effects of a delta 9 high depend on the dosage that you take. If you take more delta 9 THC than the recommended dosage, you could experience adverse effects.

Users who take delta 9 THC products may experience the following effects:

• Relaxation
• Elation
• Euphoria
• Tranquility
• Talkativeness
• Increased appetite

As we mentioned, these effects are typical for most users when they take the recommended dosage. Using more delta 9 THC than is recommended may cause you to have adverse reactions. These can include hallucinations, paranoia, panic, and feeling overwhelmed. 

Taking a higher dosage of delta 9 than is recommended can result in a high lasting longer than five hours with the effects feeling more intense than normal, virtually ruining the experience you are trying to achieve. That’s why we always recommend taking only the recommended dosage of delta 9 THC at a time. 

How Long Will Delta 9 Stay in My System?

Delta 9 THC is detectable in the urine, blood, and hair. The method in which you will be drug tested and the frequency in which you use delta 9 THC products will determine if the delta 9 THC will be detected in your system.

• Delta 9 THC can be detected in the urine between two and four days after the last time it was used. If you use delta 9 THC products regularly, it may be detected in your urine as many as 30 days after the last time it was used.
• Delta 9 THC can be detected in the blood 24 to 48 hours after the last time it was used. If you use delta 9 THC products regularly, it may be detected in your blood as many as four days after the last time it was used.
• Delta 9 THC can be detected in your hair as many as three months from the last time it was used. If you know you have an upcoming hair follicle drug test, you will need to stop using delta 9 THC products at least three months before the test. 

While delta 9 THC products may be legal in the state in which you live, you can still be in violation of a drug test. That’s because a drug test is only designed to test for THC metabolites. 

It doesn’t matter if the presence of THC has come from a legal source or not. When choosing to use delta 9 THC products, you should keep this in mind. Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean you won’t be in violation of a drug test. 

Conclusion

For the average user, a delta 9 high will last between three and five hours. If you take more than the recommended dosage, the results may last longer or become more intense, which can ruin the experience. Make sure you only take the recommended dosage of delta 9 THC and refrain from driving or operating any machinery after doing so.