How to slow down your marijuana use

Marijuana is great, but too much of it is usually a problem. With the pandemic and the stress surrounding our lives, many people are turning to cannabis as a coping measure. Although it is a healthier option than drinking alcohol or other behaviors, it is still a substance that should be monitored.

Excessive cannabis use can lead to cannabis use disorder, a condition that can affect your daily life and relationships. Fortunately, while cannabis is healthier than other substances, it’s also easier to curb your consumption. The symptoms of cannabis withdrawal are present and annoying, but they are manageable as long as you do things right and take it step by step.

How to slow down your weed consumption:

Be honest with yourselfF

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Ask yourself whether or not you have a problem and be sincere in your answer. Although it is permissible to cut down on cigarettes if you do not have a problem, it is very important to do so if you are facing a more serious problem. Because cannabis is generally not considered a cause for concern and its side effects are mild, it is not easy to tell if you are dealing with a cannabis abuse situation. Think about whether or not you smoke every day, whether you freak out when you run out of weed, or whether you need to smoke to sleep or perform certain activities.

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Ask yourself why you want to stop using cannabis, whether it is affecting your relationships or stopping you from doing other things. The better your answer and the clearer you are, the stronger your resolve.

Take it slow

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Take time to slow down your weed consumption. Whether you want to quit drug use entirely or simply reduce the amount of weed you smoke regularly, start by reducing the amount of cannabis you consume during the day. This will help with your withdrawal symptoms and reduce the likelihood of headaches, mood swings, etc.

Exercise

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Add a few workout trips to your week. This will make you feel motivated and successful while also ridding your body of THC, which is normally stored in your fat cells and released, ruining a workout.

Exercise is a healthy activity that you can use to fill your time, distract yourself, and sleep better – something that cannabis abuse can derail.

Avoid excess nicotine, tobacco and alcohol

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If your preferred way to consume weed is through smoking joints or blunts, try removing tobacco from the equation. Instead, purchase edibles or a vape pen to satisfy your cravings and be careful when using them. These new methods will cause your body to respond differently, potentially making you feel high and therefore need less THC, and they will also help you clear tobacco from your system.

It is also important not to replace your cannabis consumption with something else, such as alcohol or nicotine, as this could lead to worse results.