5 things to know about mixing cannabis and caffeine

Marijuana and caffeine are substances that people are very attached to. They make productivity easier for many of us and make our lives easier and more manageable. Nowadays, many companies are trying to combine the two.

Even before marijuana became mainstream, drug enthusiasts found creative ways to mix the two, adding cannabis to oil or butter, and mixing it with their coffee to perfect recipes that resulted in a completely different high.

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More research needs to be done to understand how these two elements work together, but there is ample anecdotal evidence to suggest that pairing these two results in a particular high that adds deeper layers to the effects of marijuana. Here’s what we know about caffeine and marijuana and the mutual effects they have on the body.

Caffeine can make your high last longer

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Of the few studies done with cannabis and caffeine, one done in monkeys with cannabis said those who received MSX-3 (which produces an effect similar to caffeine) in addition to cannabis were less likely to use more cannabis consumed. This suggests that the effects of caffeine may make you feel “high” longer, causing monkeys to look for less stimulus.

Both elements increase dopamine levels

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A 2017 study found that both caffeine and marijuana increased dopamine levels in subjects who consumed it. When these two substances are consumed together, this surge is amplified, resulting in a strong euphoria and a different experience than when you consume these substances separately.

They can increase your heart rate

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Caffeine and marijuana can both increase your heart rate, so it is important to be careful when mixing them, especially if you are someone whose heart rate increases or cannot fall asleep after consuming more than two cups of coffee a day. When mixing caffeine and weed, choose products and strains that don’t contain too much caffeine or THC to avoid as much discomfort as possible.

You might feel wired and tired

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Marijuana is a sedative while caffeine is a stimulant. Live Science reports that the effects of marijuana and caffeine still don’t cancel each other out. Unlike the role coffee plays when consumed by someone who is drunk (to sober them up), consuming coffee while high will only emphasize that high.

Always be careful

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As with all things cannabis, it is important to find a dose of caffeine and THC that is right for you. If you’re interested in trying the coffee and marijuana combo, prepare your mug and drink it in the morning, preferably on a day when you don’t have any appointments or appointments. Start slowly and watch how you feel throughout the day.