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Getting Unhigh: The Best Ways to Come Down More Comfortably

Table of Contents

How High Is Too High?

What In Cannabis Causes You to Get High?

Don’t Drink and Puff—Avoid Alcohol While Taking Marijuana

How to Prevent Getting Too High on Marijuana?

How Long Does It Take to Get Unhigh?

How to Get ‘Unhigh’ From Marijuana Fast!

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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.

How High Is Too High?

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.

Cannabis Hangover Symptoms

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]

What In Cannabis Causes You to Get High?

You guessed it; as always, it’s none other than THC. This cannabinoid is responsible for the most well-known psychoactive effects of cannabis, but it has also been shown to have potential health benefits. [Source]

Plus, it can uplift your mood and make you feel amazing. But if you haven’t developed enough tolerance, you should go slow with THC.

Don’t Drink and Puff—Avoid Alcohol While Taking Marijuana

You may love wine and cannabis separately, but they are not the best of friends, and mixing them will likely upset your stomach. If you consume excessive amounts of alcohol with marijuana, you could end up unwell, and that’s no fun.

How to Prevent Getting Too High on Marijuana?

“The golden rule is, “Start low, and go slow.” If you’re a beginner, you will want to start with the lowest possible dosage. Increase your THC consumption slowly as you develop tolerance. Avoid mixing it with alcohol, and wait until you feel the effects until having some more.” – Elizabeth Ardillo, Director, Medical Education at Green Thumb Industries

How Long Does It Take to Get Unhigh?

The jury is still out on this one. But it could potentially take anywhere between two and 10 hours. That doesn’t sound very promising, right? This can vary depending on the dose that you took, the ingestion method you chose and your personal tolerance and metabolism.

For example, the Colorado Department of Transportation advises you to wait 6 hours after smoking cannabis before you drive and 8 hours after taking an edible.

How to Get ‘Unhigh’ From Marijuana Fast!

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.

Wait it Out

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.

Drink Water

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.

Eat Black Peppercorn

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]

Eat Some Lemon Rind and/or Pine Nuts

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]

Have a Nutritious Breakfast

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.

Cold Water Shower

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.

Take a Nap

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.

Drink Ginger Tea

Ginger can help if you have nausea or an upset stomach as a result of your cannabis consumption.

Try CBD

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]

Take a Deep Breath

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.

Should You Exercise?

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.