In addition to learning more about edibles and how they affect you, it can also help to understand some of what makes edibles different. As mentioned above, edibles are processed by your digestive system instead of your lungs. In addition to taking longer to kick in, they may also last longer. That means you should set aside considerably more time since the effects will start later and then stay with you for more time. Beyond the timing, there’s another nuance. Some cannabis experts suggest that edibles have stronger effects because of how cannabinoids are processed when they’re digested. Some say that the body can convert more of the Delta-9-THC to 11-hydroxy-THC when you eat it than when you smoke it or vape it. Since 11-hydroxy-THC is believed to be an especially powerful version of the THC cannabinoid, it makes sense that eating edibles might actually have a more significant impact on you by milligram of THC.