A marijuana user has just taken the drug. Almost half an hour passes before the user begins to experience the drug high. The user has MOST likely taken the drug by:
A) inhalation (smoking).
B) eating it in some food.
C) intramuscular injection.
D) intravenous injection.

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When marijuana is consumed by eating it in food, it takes longer for the drug to take effect—typically 30 minutes to an hour—because it has to be digested and metabolized by the liver before the active compounds enter the bloodstream and reach the brain. This is in contrast to inhalation, where effects are felt within minutes, and injections, which would also result in quicker onset of effects.

A Marijuana User Has Just Taken the Drug