Wham! I’m way too high! 8 ways to reduce a strong marijuana high

Can you relate to that high that had you questioning yourself, I think I’m too high! If you’ve smoked or used marijuana before, or you’re new to the cannabis space and worried about getting to high, it can happen to the best of us. But you should be prepared. Knowledge is power, so we’ll cover 8 ways to reduce your marijuana high if needed.

This is a timely post to read too as there is no better time than now to learn how to counteract marijuana high with the looming legalization of edibles in the Canadian market this October. Why? When you smoke weed you can control your tokes and puffs and the effect hits you rather quickly. Edibles, however, is a different story.

Cannabis edibles (ex. gummies, cookies, chocolate bars, etc.) will take longer to interact with your body and take effect; an hour, two hours, or more. We won’t get into it here, but in short, when you smoke weed you’re pulling the smoke directly to the lungs and body that hit the brain, giving you an immediate sensation and high from the marijuana. Whereas edibles, when you eat food-induced with cannabis it enters the bloodstream where it takes much longer for your body to figure out what’s going on and deliver its effect.

So the time difference between smoking versus eating cannabis to feel the effects of marijuana will differ. So you can imagine when edibles become legal, consumers may treat edibles the same way as smoking, and end up overeating edibles because they’re not feeling the marijuana effects fast enough. The end result, you’ve now consumed too much cannabis and its a matter of time before the high hits you. And when that high hits, it will hit hard!

So what do you do if this happens and you get to high? I’ll share with you 8 tips to help counteract the high if this happens. I’m sure there are more ways to reduce your high, so if I haven’t covered these please comment below to share with other readers.

OK, good news! There are ways you can come back down if you’re feeling too high, uncomfortable, or feeling overwhelmed by your experience of cannabis consumption.

Tips on how to stop your marijuana high

1. Don’t panic

The first and most important piece of advice you can get comes from the wisdom of the Paramahansa Yogananda; “Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.”

Most of your symptoms will fade as soon as between a few minutes and hours, and all you’ll be left with is a little grogginess.

You can also take heart because there have never been any reported overdose deaths due to cannabis, which means that no matter how high you feel, you won’t die from excess consumption of legalized and approved marijuana. That doesn’t mean you should push your luck; just that everything will eventually be okay! But also be just as cautious if you’re sharing a joint from others. It could be laced with other drugs that can cause severe damage and medical health emergencies.

2. Know your limits before you take cannabis

It’s a good idea to prepare for your session based on your personal tolerance level. This may not help if you’re already uncomfortably high, but it can help keep you from getting to that point in the future.

If you’re consuming with friends, make sure that you’re comfortable with them and don’t feel pressured to do more than you can handle. It’s good to make new friends, but being surrounded by strangers when you can’t feel your face isn’t always the best idea.

You should also try taking it slow, especially if you’re consuming edibles. It’s a good idea to start with a standard dose of 10 mg (or even 5 mg) and then wait an hour or two before increasing your dosage. The same is true for inhalation. If you usually take an occasional hit from your vaporizer, passing cannabis around a smoking circle for an hour might cause some uncomfortable experiences.

3. Try light snacks and water

H2O baby! Water is super duper important for your health and you’re consuming cannabis. Staying hydrated can be helpful, even if you opt for juice or another non-caffeinated drink. Why? Liquids (non-alcoholic and non-caffeine) will help fight dry mouth and give you something simple to focus on: sipping and swallowing.

It’s important to remember that “hydrate” does not include alcoholic beverages. Alcohol can increase THC blood concentrations, so it will be more likely to intensify your experiences rather than mellow them.

A light snack can help you feel more grounded, too. Try eating some water-consuming snacks as fruits, or my favorite sushi, proteins and, nuts and see if you feel better.

4. Black pepper?

Believe it or not, treatments for paranoia and anxiety can be found right in your kitchen: black pepper. Just sniff or chew a few peppercorns and you should feel better right away! Some people swear by this trick.

5. Keep calm and rest

Sometimes you need some space and time to rest and breathe deeply. Find a quiet, calm space to relax to allow your intense feelings to pass. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth and focus only on the sound of your breath.

Sleeping it off maybe another way to stopping your high, but it’s not always easy if your brain is on overdrive. Find a quiet place and let yourself relax. Try to let yourself fall asleep to rejuvenate yourself, even if you don’t fall asleep, you should rest until you feel better.

6. Go for a walk (a safe walk)

Taking a walk gives you the chance to get a change of scenery and some fresh air.

Getting your blood pumping with the walk will invigorate you. Just be sure to stay close to your immediate surroundings so you don’t get lost while you’re feeling paranoid and anxious. If you’re feeling light-headed or woozy, it’s best to skip the walk and lay down instead.

7. Take a show or bath

If you’re out with friends, this may not be an option. But taking a shower or bath can help you relax.

Nothing like a good night at home that’s well prepared. Get your snack and munchies, a good Netlfix (I like Suits!), and perhaps prepare a bath with some nice essence, aromas and some tunes.

8. Get distracted

Distracting yourself is another way to ease your uncomfortable feelings as you come down from your high. Here are some things you can try.

• Get creative and whip out the paint and canvas!
• Watch a funny show or movie
• Listen to your favorite music, especially if it’s relaxing
• Play a favorite video game
• Talk to your friends
• Snuggle with a pet
• Eat a favorite meal or snack

Be sure to pick a familiar activity that gives you pleasant feelings. This will bring up happy memories and remind you that you’re going to be fine.

Bonus Tip: CBD

CBD has a compound that’s great for fighting anxiety, so it can be used to counteract too much THC. Check with a professional cannabis dispensary that knows a thing or two on cannabis and CBD oils. As the cannabis and CBD market grows, pharmaceuticals and others will gain more scientific and medical research to understand how CBD can help with a number of symptoms and conditions. It’s only a matter of time before the right CBD oil can be designed to help bring you down from that high…among many other medical users.

If you try these suggestions and they don’t work, and you’re still feeling really uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to seek medical attention. Tell a doctor or nurse you’re experiencing a cannabis-induced anxiety attack. Even if cannabis is illegal in your province or state, this is an option for you.

Hopefully, some of the suggestions above will help you. How do you stop being high and come down from overwhelming cannabis effects? If you have other tips to share that helped you come down from a marijuana high, share with other reads below in the comments.