I really see a lot of those CBD stores....

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 I have always been skeptical about the grand promises of medical cannabis. Beyond the help with chemotherapy side effects and glaucoma, it sounded like big claims with little bang for the buck. I confess to ignorance of the nuances of marijuana laws in the states, including my own. I thought it was illegal to possess weed;  a quick Internet search says: 

Is Marijuana Legal in Georgia? Except for a very restrictive and cumbersome medical marijuana statute, the State of Georgia has criminalized marijuana possession for any other purposes. Selling, buying, using, and growing marijuana are all illegal activities. (source is a law firm, an entity that would make money from defendants)

But like everyone, I see billboards, storefront, and ads for cannabis edibles and such like. So I thought, what is the deal? What will happen to you if you eat a brownie with this stuff in it? 

According to the this website from progressive Canada, it doesn't sound too good.  https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2019-06/CCSA-7-Things-About-Edible-Cannabis-2019-en.pdf

In short, 

HC (tetrahydrocannabinol)is a cannabinoid that makes an individual euphoric and intoxicated(or high). CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that might have some therapeutic benefit, although more research is needed to confirm its potential medical use.  (Emphasis mine)

and

If you are new to edibles or to cannabis, use these products in a place where you feel safe and comfortable, and with friends or family who are experienced in using them.

and 

For some people, the effects of edible cannabis can be more intense than inhaling a similar dose of dried cannabis. This intensity is partly because when you ingest THC, your liver turns it into a stronger form. With edible cannabis, both the THC from the original product and the stronger form of THC produced by your liver can influence the intensity of the high. Individuals who are new to edibles or cannabis should look at the THC content of the product and start with edible cannabis products containing no more than 2.5mg of THC. 

I think I'll pass.   

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