How to avoid a high hangover marijuana hangover

Those who have taken an almighty dab or eaten too many cannabis cookies may be familiar with the dreaded “greening” sensation. Greening-out is the marijuana version of the more common blacking-out, which usually refers to a night of excessive alcohol consumption, the resulting chaos and amnesia the next morning. While the effects aren’t usually as damaging as a power outage, just spending a few hours in the countryside can be stressful.

What is greening out?

Greening-out refers to the general symptoms of high blood pressure. It can manifest itself as a combination of negative effects such as paranoia, anxiety, nausea, dizziness, and increased heart rate. The negative experience is caused by a THC overload. Smokers are particularly prone to greening because their tolerance to cannabis is much lower.

Today we’re going to explore some of the ways to prevent a green out from occurring and what to do if you experience nasty cannabis side effects.

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No more blunt wraps

If you don’t want to feel sick, mixing substances is never a good idea. Blunt wraps are commonly made from tobacco leaves. The effects of tobacco and cannabis can often mix poorly and increase the feeling of greening. This is especially true for non-cigarette smokers. Blunts can also contain a large amount of cannabis, which can easily lead to overuse.

Those who enjoy the heavy, dull smoke can benefit from tobacco-free alternatives like King Palm’s Cordia Leaf Pre-Rolled Cones. The palm leaf cones offer the same slow-burning effects of blunt wraps without the harshness of tobacco. They come in a variety of sizes to suit everyone in the cannabis community. And with these wraps, no rolling is necessary. Just pack it up and you’re ready to go.

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Know your tolerance

You can prevent THC excessive consumption and its negative effects by knowing your tolerance level. If you are a rare smoker, the chances of getting green are greatly increased. Even a heroic dab or a huge bong rip has a high chance of causing a green out.

Setting limits in advance can help you monitor your recording. Give yourself a certain amount of time between trains to make sure you can handle another train.

Hydrate and recharge

Dehydration can increase the effects of greening, so water should be used for both prevention and diagnosis. Health professionals generally recommend consuming at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you don’t hit this mark, you may increase your chances of getting greened.

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A meal can also help keep your flowers from hitting you too hard. You know your body best, but sometimes a warm plate of your favorite food can be the best medicine.

If you’re already experiencing a green-out episode, drinking a glass of water is sure to give you a boost in the right direction. In the same way, if you give in to the nibbles and have a meal, your body will usually calm down.

Beware of edibles

Edibles have the potential to cause some of the worst green-out situations. Edibles can take two or more hours to take effect. Because of this, some people assume that the cannabis-infused cookie they ate wasn’t very strong and decide to eat another one. Then a double dose of effects occurs all at once, often immobilizing or falling asleep.

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You can avoid this unfortunate situation by being extra careful with edibles and the amount of THC you consume. Whenever possible, edible foods purchased from pharmacies are the safest to use. They have been carefully tested for their THC levels so you know exactly what you are consuming. Most cannabis-infused products made at home don’t offer this reassuring knowledge, so they can be more potent than you originally intended.

CBD and terpenes

While not entirely confirmed, much theories and anecdotal evidence point to CBD’s ability to reduce the negative effects of overconsumption of THC. Puffing up strains that contain significant amounts of CBD and THC can help prevent greening. Cannabis seems to work best when all of the plant’s ingredients are present. This phenomenon is known as the “entourage effect”.

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Similarly, certain terpenes are known to help mitigate the effects of greening. One of these terpenes, caryophyllene, is found in black pepper and certain types of weed. It is known for its herbal and woody aromas and has been shown to calm anxiety caused by cannabis. If you feel nauseous or anxious after smoking, a black pepper snack (or even just smelling the spice) can calm you down.

Change your environment

Your surroundings often play a major role in the greening. If you feel a negative impact is emerging, you may want to change your environment. Getting out into the great outdoors or simply lying down in a quiet room can help calm your senses, especially if you’ve been in a noisy party environment before. Likewise, breathing fresh air will surely calm your mind (especially if you were previously sitting in a hot room).

If all else fails, just sleep it off. A nice, long nap will almost always be enough. Be careful though, as your body may want more sleep than you are used to!

Wash it away

If you’re already feeling the effects of a green out, a steamy shower may be all you need to calm yourself down. Similarly, a cool shower will come to the rescue for those who break a sweat on the green out. Either way, you will usually feel calm and refreshed.

Marijuana brings relief and joy to people. But as with any good cause, too much of it can have a negative impact. The next time you’re starting an epic smoking session, consider your tolerance and current fluid levels before starting the spark. Take precautionary measures such as B. Avoiding tobacco, eating a good diet, and monitoring your THC intake so you can avoid greening.

This article originally appeared in the Green Market Report and was republished with permission.