Marijuana could be a better hurricane party guest

They seem to dive with a storm everywhere on the coast, but marijuana could be better instead of alcohol.

The season is in full swing and the first big storm has formed. But when a hurricane drives towards the coast, many communities change to a surprisingly tangent ritual-the hurricane party party. The neighbors gather, share food and drive together with the storm. While alcohol has long been a staple in such meetings, more people discover that cannabis can be a quieter, safer and more practical choice during the long wait.

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Alcohol can quickly lead to the response time, the assessment of clouds and to risky decisions. During a hurricane, if the conditions can change immediately, maintaining a certain clarity is of crucial importance. Depending on the dosage and stress, cannabis generally generates less severe physical impairments, so that party goers remain more aware of the weather updates and are willing to act when the situation changes. This can make it easier to turn if evacuation or immediate action is required.

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Hurricane are stressful – the combination of howling winds, throbbing rain and uncertainty about damage can be freed from the nerves. Cannabis is known for his ability to make fear easier for many users and to replace tension with calm. Relaxation can make a big difference in the group atmosphere, promote the connection and keep the panic in chess while the storm rages outside.

One of the most common consequences of a hurricane is not direct destruction, but power outages. Sleeping can be unhappy without air conditioning, cooling or even a fan. Despite heat, humidity and noise, cannabis can induce a relaxing sleep, which is a welcome relief when you try to rest in the middle of an extensive blackout. In contrast to alcohol, cannabis – which often bothers deep sleep – can help users get the restorative break that they need to remain vigilant and resilient.

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In many large storms, the majority of the residents of the affected zones lose electricity for hours or even days. After the hurricane Irma in 2017, millions in Florida kept days without electricity in the late summer heat. In a notorious incident, the backup generator of a large residential building failed and included dozens of residents in elevators and corridors without light, alternating current or communication – a sobering memory that often test hurricanes more than anything.

In this environment, it can be more valuable to remain relatively clear, to cope with anxiety and get some peace than to pursue the sum of strong drinks. While every hurricane party is unique, those who choose cannabis are often better able to take the storm out of alcohol – and remember clearly when the sky is finally clear.