If you’re considering consuming that hash brownie for the first time this Christmas season, there are a few things you need to be aware of before you start nibbling.

David Kogan is the founder of the website 420Way.ca which offers up tips and advice for safe, respectful, and responsible cannabis consumption during the Christmas holiday party season.

Kogan says edibles are very different from smoking cannabis and the key is to go slow, especially if you’ve never tried it before.

He advises to go slowly and consume small amounts as the evening wears on. Edibles tend to take a little time to take effect, and those not used to the effects are advised not to eat too much all at once.