- Suggestions on coming down from cannabis; you can eat some lemon rind or black pepper, drink some water, and drink ginger tea
- Deep breathing, cold showers, and taking a nap can also help you come down from weed more comfortably.
- Avoid mixing alcohol with cannabis to prevent nausea and other digestive symptoms
- Some research suggests that CBD can counteract some effects of THC
Sometimes, you do a little too much. We’ve all been there whether it was our eyes being bigger than our stomachs or, you know, learning the hard way what too much is. Whatever the case of over-indulging, whether intentional or on accident; the fact remains: sometimes you just want to get Unhigh. Well, luckily, you’ve got RISE here to help figure this sticky situation out.
With so many marijuana products available today, it is sometimes difficult to assess how much it is safe to consume in one sitting. You may be familiar with smoking marijuana of a certain potency, but what about cannabis edibles and concentrates?
If you ever realize you have taken too much of your favorite cannabis product and need to get ‘unhigh,’ there is no need to worry. We have a few suggestions to try as you’re coming down from cannabis.
Consuming too much THC can be particularly problematic if you realize you have an unexpected errand to run that simply can’t be postponed. This is when you need to get unhigh. This guide will show you how to come down from cannabis more comfortably and how to prevent getting too intoxicated again.
Medical and recreational cannabis is relatively safe, nevertheless, consuming more than you’re used to is not ideal.
You are the only person that can tell whether you are too high or not. If you want to do something and are stuck in couch-lock mode, that may be inconvenient, but it is not necessarily dangerous. And frankly, most cannabis highs aren’t dangerous unless you are trying to do something you shouldn’t do while heavily intoxicated, like going off on your own, driving, or trying to operate heavy machinery.
Want to stay safe and never have to worry about over doing it with cannabis? Well get some knowledge on what too much is by checking out this useful info on cannabis dosage.
Marijuana can help you have a great time, but if you overdo it, you may get too high. When you’ve had too much cannabis, you may experience:
- Paranoia
- Panic attacks
- Fatigue
- Lethargy
- Brain fog
- Dry eyes
- Dry mouth
- Headaches
- Mild nausea [Source]
While there is no magic recipe to come down from marijuana instantly, the methods listed below can help you to regain clarity of mind safely.
This might not be the answer you’ll want to hear but unfortunately, this is the only guaranteed way that will work. It’s not fast but effective. It’s important that you stay calm and let your body and mind gradually come down, try distracting yourself with something pleasant like a videogame or your favorite movie.
Drinking water can help your body freshen up and get rid of marijuana faster. For example, hydration can help relieve symptoms like dry mouth and headaches.
So, maybe not the most ideal thing to do while feeling overly stoned, but effective nonetheless. For centuries, black pepper has been known to be a marijuana antidote, and modern researchers have found scientific evidence to that effect. Just eat some black peppercorns or sprinkle ground black pepper on your food. [Source]
Lemon and other citrus fruit peel have loads of a well-known terpene – limonene. This terpene can allegedly help you get unhigh. You’re either going toget unhigh or have some excellent breath so really it’s a win-win.
Pine nuts are also good sources of limonene. Pine nuts additionally contain pinene, which can also help you come down from marijuana. [Source]
Of course, there is no scientific proof that eating can reduce the ‘high’ from marijuana but there are plenty of anecdotal stories about this. Overall, a nice meal can ground you better and freshen you up.
A cannabis hangover is not so different from an alcohol hangover. A cold shower can help you feel better and more alert. If you’re too dizzy for a shower, it’s better just to splash your face with some cold water instead.
Sleep is a form of time travel. It can sometimes help you get rid of a cannabis high. As your system slows down and time passes, your high will eventually subside, and you’ll likely wake up as good as new.
Ginger can help if you have nausea or an upset stomach as a result of your cannabis consumption.
It has been observed that CBD may offset some of the psychoactive effects of THC. Make sure you are taking CBD products without THC, or you risk making your cannabis high worse. [Source]
If you are feeling anxious, deep breathing exercises can help calm you down. Simply focusing on your breath and concentrating your attention on how the air flows in and out of your body can help calm you down.
Taking deep breaths, pausing for a couple of seconds, and exhaling slowly can be a great way to relax your mind. If you are distracted by thoughts that get in the way, you can mentally count the seconds it takes to inhale and exhale to increase your focus.
There’s no definite answer to this. Some people think that exercising will speed up your metabolism and help to get rid of THC faster. In reality, some research has shown quite the opposite result. According to this study, as THC is stored in fat cells, exercising can release the THC from these fat cells and increase its levels in the blood. So if you’re worried about an upcoming blood test, exercising to get rid of THC might not be your go-to strategy. [Source]
Now you know how to come down from a cannabis high, but if you consume it wisely, you will be able to enjoy all of its wonderful benefits without experiencing any negative effects.
Cannabis is safe if you follow the dosage guides and purchase only from a reputable dispensary. Avoid alcohol, take the right dosage, and opt for balanced CBD-THC products if you don’t have much THC tolerance.
If you’re not sure about the right product or dosage, no worries, contact your local RISE dispensary and talk to our friendly consultants who are always ready to answer all your canna-questions.