The Candy Project aims to educate people on the dangers of marijuana edibles . NYT 's Maureen Ryan 's column on nightmarish experience with candy bar was inspiration . There have been at least three reported deaths following the use of marijuana - infused edibles . Pot 's effects last longer with edibles than smoking , leading some users to eat too much .
Marijuana Policy Project aims to educate people on the dangers of marijuana edibles . NYT 's Maureen Dowd 's column on nightmarish experience with candy bar was inspiration . There have been at least two reported deaths following the use of pot-infused edibles . Pot 's effects take longer with edibles than smoking , leading some users to eat too much .