Is medical help needed if you use too much marijuana?

It's not uncommon to consume too much occasionally. With alcohol, this can lead to embarrassing text messages, things you shouldn't have said, making a fool of yourself, or, in the worst case, alcohol poisoning. According to statistics, nearly 2,500 people die from it every year and even more require treatment. So far, no one has died from too much cannabis, but there is still concern about cannabis overdose. But is medical attention needed if you consume too much marijuana? If a child accidentally drank it, that's best because their brain is still developing.

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Whether you're a cannabis newbie or an old hand, things happen and you can get too much of it. Your friend's homemade cannabis, an untested tolerance level, an experience with the “next level” of consumption like dabs. All of these can lead to an expected high. The symptoms are often the same: racing heartbeat, sweating, paranoia, and the urge to get checked out at the emergency room. Although no one has ever died from a cannabis overdose, here are some next steps.

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Even though it may feel like the world is exploding, if you are not experiencing physical symptoms such as vomiting, etc., there are other ways to deal with the temporary situation without going to the emergency room. And going to the hospital is stressful and highly stimulating, which can make the high worse. However, if you sustain an injury while you are too stoned, seek help.

The most important thing to remember is that there have been no deaths from cannabis overdoses in the past. You may experience uncomfortable or anxious feelings, but this will pass. And although you may feel your heart racing, it will not explode. In fact, there are some simple things that will help in this moment.

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The first thing you should do is hydrate yourself. Water, Gatorade, soft drinks, anything that keeps you hydrated can minimize the discomfort that comes from being too high. Water helps numb dry mouth and forces you to focus on the simple act of sipping and swallowing, a trick when your mind is racing. The best thing to do is go to sleep, as this can help your body metabolize the excess THC and restore your mental state.

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