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Medication Ratio
Medical Marijuana is dosed based on the ratio of THC to CBD
  • Equal THC & CBD (1:1) - This is a balanced approach. Usually where patients start
  • High THC : Low CBD (20:1) - For patients that require larger doses for relief
  • Low THC : High CBD (1:20) - For patients that experience side effects from THC
The exact ratios, strengths and concentrations vary by product formulation and dispensary
Approved Formulations
Tinctures - Liquid or oil preparations dissolved in alcohol intended for mucosal administration
  • The medication is held in the cheek or under the tongue allowing the drug to diffuse directly into blood stream
  • Has quick onset of action that occurs in minutes
  • Effect lasts 4 -6 hours

Vapors - Liquid or oil preparations intended for inhalation
  • Process where the plant extract is heated at precise temperature allowing the therapeutic ingredients to be changed into vapor
  • Reduces many of the potentially harmful toxins that are normally present in marijuana smoke
  • Has a quick onset of action (seconds)
  • Effect lasts for about 2 -3 hours (up to 4 hours)
  • Usually used for breakthrough symptoms

Syrups or Capsules - For oral administration
  • Have a slow onset of action
    • takes about 30 -60 minutes to feel effect
  • Effect lasts between 6 -8 hours (up to 12 hours)
  • Recommended for severe and chronic symptoms
  • Syrups usually contain sweeteners such as sugar
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Smoking Marijuana is NOT approved by New York State

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Last Updated: May 2018.
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