Key Points:
- Legal THC vapes do not get you stoned.
- THC vapes sold legally in the UK contain THC in minute amounts for health effects.
- At smaller dosages, THC is safe and enhances the health effects of other cannabinoids.
No, legal THC vapes in the UK will not get you stoned.
“Getting Stoned” means being intoxicated, overly relaxed, slowing down in thoughts, having the body become heavier, and having altered perception – all these effects are characteristic of smoking weed/cannabis/marijuana.
However, THC vapes are altogether different products. The primary legal requirement when making these vapes is ensuring that it does not cause harm and does not make someone stoned. It is not intended to experience the intoxicating or sedative effect of THC (1).
Instead, THC vapes are rather made for enjoying vaping casually and also experiencing CBD’s health benefits. Legal THC vapes contain THC in minute amounts, which is enough to boost the health effects of CBD due to the entourage effect but insufficient to cause intoxication.
Be very clear that legal vapes can contain no more than 1 mg of THC in a pack or a vape pen. When producing these vape pens, safety is of the highest priority. These recommendations are of the UK government and are based on massive data or studies ensuring the safety of legal vapes.
So, yes, legal vapes are very safe, and they will not get you stoned.
To compare, in some US states, cannabis vapes are legal, and a single puff of cannabis vape may contain 5-10 mg of THC. Even medical drugs sold in the UK to manage health conditions, based on cannabis, contain a much higher amount of THC.
Legal THC vapes have a completely different purpose. They are helpful tools for those who want to quit smoking. They reduce tobacco cravings. These THC vapes are made for relaxation, improving sleep, and reducing pain sensation.
THC vapes produced legally are so safe that one can even drive while vaping them. They do not cause any significant changes in perception. Of course, some individuals may be susceptible to THC, and they might experience some issues. But even those people get used to it.
When people use THC vapes regularly, then CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids accumulate a bit in the body, which results in better health effects (2).
Legal THC vapes do start working almost immediately, but one can only experience their health benefits on consistent use for several days. These vapes are made for daily and regular use. They are proven to be safe and useful for daily use.
So, be clear that THC vapes produced and sold legally in the UK do not cause euphoria or a high. They do not make you stoned. These are high-purity products, and it would be unwise to compare them with weed or marijuana, which contain THC 15-20% or even more (3).
Even more interestingly, THC vapes are good for those who want to manage their substance use disorder (SUD). It may even help quit smoking, reduce alcohol intake, or reduce the urge for illicit drugs. Although THC vaping is a mild product, but it may be quite good on prolonged use.
To sum up, THC vapes do not make you stoned. They have THC in minute amounts, ensuring their safety. These products are extensively tested for safety and purity.
References
- The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 [Internet]. King’s Printer of Acts of Parliament; [cited 2025 Jan 21]. Available from: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3998/regulation/2
- Sharma P, Murthy P, Bharath MMS. Chemistry, Metabolism, and Toxicology of Cannabis: Clinical Implications. Iran J Psychiatry. 2012;7(4):149–56.
- Crane NA, Phan KL. Effect of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on Frontostriatal Resting State Functional Connectivity and Subjective Euphoric Response in Healthy Young Adults. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2021 Apr 1;221:108565.
