Cannabis Tolerance Break – Tips To Make It Successful

Have you noticed that you don’t have the same experience with the cannabis you consume? Or maybe you’re spending more or taking a higher dose than you normally have. If so, it might be time for a cannabis tolerance break.

What is a cannabis tolerance break?

A cannabis tolerance break is a period of time during which cannabis is intentionally not used to allow the body’s receptors to return to baseline and help rebuild tolerance levels.

The quickest way to reset is to take a full tolerance break. However, if this seems too difficult at the time, you can also choose to reduce or change consumption.

Learn more about a cannabis tolerance break and what it is here.

6 tips for a successful cannabis tolerance break

Taking a cannabis tolerance break can be challenging, especially for those who use cannabis on a daily basis. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your cannabis tolerance break.

Set specific goals

To increase the likelihood of a break being successful, set specific goals for your break. The goal should include the total duration of the planned break.

If you plan to reduce or change consumption, set specific guidelines for what that consumption will look like. For example, limiting the amount consumed per day or the number of days you will consume per week. It can also be helpful to set specific times for consumption, e.g. B. only before bedtime.

tell your friends

If you’re used to using cannabis in a social setting, tell your friends you want to take a break to avoid temptation.

Remove all temptations

Out of sight, out of mind can definitely make a difference if you resist the temptation. You may want to consider starting your cannabis break when you are already out of cannabis that you normally use. It can also be helpful to keep cannabis and all cannabis-related paraphernalia out of sight.

Consider what other strategies you can use to deal with your temptations.

Distract yourself

Distracting yourself can be a powerful way to deal with temptation during a cannabis tolerance break.

There are two ways to address distractions;

1. Try a new activity at a time when you would normally use cannabis. Getting active or creative are often helpful distractions, as these activities can provide you with endorphins and happy chemicals.
2. Start a new routine. If you’re a regular cannabis user, cannabis use is probably part of your normal routine, so consider changing up your routine to make it easier. For example, if you usually use cannabis in the morning, change your morning routine. Sip your coffee on the terrace or take a coffee walk instead of lighting a joint.

Remember it will be a challenge

Taking a cannabis break will not be easy, be gentle with yourself.

Remind yourself why you are doing this

If you are struggling during your cannabis tolerance break, take the time to remember the purpose of a break.

Why are you doing this? Improving your tolerance can give you the wow experience of the first time-consuming cannabis after the break. Additionally, reducing the amount you need to consume to have the experience you want can have a significant impact on your wallet.

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Tips on reducing cannabis use for a tolerance break

If you feel that giving up cannabis completely is too difficult right now, that’s fine. Instead, consider reducing your intake or changing your consumption.

Here are some things to consider that can help reduce cannabis use:

• Take an objective look at how often and how much you use cannabis and decide how much you want to reduce it.
  • If you’re an all-day consumer, you might try consuming only in the morning and right before bed.
  • If you consume a few times a day or less, maybe try cutting it down to once a day.
• Consider switching from THC only to CBD.
• Consider switching to a different consumption method. Typical joint smoker? Try to only consume edibles.

Keeping a cannabis journal can also help make taking a cannabis tolerance break easier. Recording how often and how much you use cannabis can help you to objectively assess your cannabis use and create a plan.

Consider recording your goals for your tolerance break and how you’re feeling during your time away from cannabis. You may only be able to pause for a few days this time, but see small improvements so next time you can take a slightly longer break. You may even find a consumption method that is more effective for you.