Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. There’s no shortage of compelling reasons to enjoy your marijuana in the form of cannabis-infused edibles, rather than smoking or vaping it. The full-body high you can get from edibles and the fact that many people find these tasty treats easier to consume have got to top the list, along with concerns over lung health. All the benefits of edibles go right out the window if they don’t do what you want them to — get you high — though! You might just have had one single underwhelming experience with cannabis-infused edibles. If you’re really unlucky, you might even have tried to get high from edibles more times than you can count, without success each time. If this is you, you want to know why. Are the edibles defective, or are you doing something wrong? Types of Cannabis Edibles: An Overview The name “edibles” is a little deceptive, as the term covers marijuana-infused foods as well as drinks, and it usually refers specifically to high-THC strains that aim to get you high. As the liberating wave of cannabis legalization continues to sweep the globe, edibles aren’t just gaining in popularity. New and exciting options are also rapidly entering the commercial market, and more and more exciting recipes are easily found online for folks who like to do a little home cooking. <!-- wp:heading {level:3}