There are three types of edible cannabis products. Those geared towards gastrointestinal uptake (digested through stomach), those geared towards oral uptake (through sublingual blood vessels), and a few that fit into a hybrid category that targets both. Any edible where the cannabinoids are absorbed through the stomach, like a brownie, cookie  or various other baked goods fit into the gastrointestinal uptake method. These edibles tend to take longer to activate within the body (sometimes as long as two hours), but produce a longer-lasting effect (up to eight hours of relief). Edibles geared towards oral uptake can affect a patient almost immediately, but tend to wear off faster (within two to three hours). Edibles that you hold in your mouth for an extended period of time like suckers, lozenges, or tincture, fall into this category.  Items such as drinks and chocolates fall into a hybrid category, because they are designed to be absorbed in both the mouth and the stomach. These edibles are a middle ground between oral and intestinal absorption, offering fast-acting relief that can last for four hours or more.