Is there such thing as a “cannabis hangover”

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Is There Such Thing as a “Cannabis Hangover”?

If you have ever had a hangover from too many drinks out the night before, you know what an ordeal it can be. Despite the fantastic memories and fun you had the night before, waking up with a hangover has got to be one of the worst prices to pay for a good time. Hangovers can easily mess with your mood and your plans for the day, not to mention the unpleasant headaches, nausea and lethargy that can follow. So what about cannabis?

What is a Cannabis Hangover?

Some people will say that they have woken up after a night of edibles, or a lot of dabbing/smoking/vaping, and felt similar effects to a hangover. There is not much research surrounding "weed hangovers", but a 1985 study by the National Institute of Health did find that a heavy smoke session the evening before can lead to symptoms similar to that of a hangover.

Cotton or dry mouth is a typical experience when smoking cannabis or taking edibles, so it makes sense that you can be a bit dehydrated when you overdo it. THC binds to the submandibular glands (located in the mouth) causing us to stop producing saliva temporarily, which results in "cotton mouth" and can lead to headaches and dehydration after a heavy session. Your best bet is to drink lots of water the next day. Keep this in mind for the next major sess as drinking water while smoking or using edibles can reduce these effects.

In addition, given the nature of cannabis and its ability to affect the brain, influencing your perception of time, making it seem slower, and affecting your cognitive function and memory plus, as mentioned, it is dehydrating. These factors all come together to form what is known as the "brain fog" that can occur the following day. In addition, most people stay up late to make the most of their smoke/edible sessions, resulting in less sleep. A good place to start if you feel foggy in the morning, is with a strong cup of coffee or tea along with lots of water. Exercise and good food will also help beat the fog.

Fatigue and lethargy may also follow with a heavy cannabis session. Cannabis is known for assisting users with insomnia and helping them fall asleep and stay asleep longer. However, if you take a heavy edible dose before bed, you can wake up still feeling fatigued if the THC has not been fully processed.

Edibles vs. Smoking

The experience of a cannabis hangover is far more common with edibles than with smoking.

This is due to how your body breaks down materials, including the THC in the edible. As it can take the body up to a full day to digest food, if you have too many edibles, your body could still be processing them for up to 24 hours after they were ingested.

When taken initially, edibles produce a very potent high as they are processed through the liver.

If an individual takes a large dose of edibles, it is possible for them to have a quiet, lingering high for up to 48 hours as the body continues to process the THC. However, this also depends on the individuals body composition and metabolism.

Avoiding the Cannabis Hangover While cannabis "hangovers" are not nearly as bad as a hardcore wine hangover or night of tequila, they can affect your day. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help mitigate these effects: ● Limit yourself to a reasonable dose - We are not saying to never go hamm (as we all know how much fun that can be!). However, if you have plans the next day or simply would like to avoid feeling dehydrated and groggy, it is a good idea to limit your dose. ● Maintain a healthy diet - This is important in general, but maintaining a healthy diet can no only mitigate the effects of THC, but it can also make cannabis more effective in your body. If you eat healthy foods instead of fast food, your body is not as “clogged” and the THC can actually be processed more efficiently. ● Drink plenty of water - Dehydration is one of the major causes of a hangover and can cause headache, dry eyes, dry mouth and even result in fatigue.

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Keep CBD on hand - CBD comes in many forms including isolate, capsules, oils and tinctures and even high-CBD flower. This cannabinoid is great for counteracting the effects of THC. While they come from the same plant, both have different effects on the body. THC is the cannabinoid responsible for your “high” but it also causes the dry mouth, dehydration and other symptoms. As CBD effects the body differently, it can be a great way to balance out the effects of THC. Click here to learn more about CBD.

While some individuals are fortunate enough that they may never experience a cannabis hangover, the same can’t be said for the rest of us. While cannabis hangovers are not nearly as rough as they are when booze-related, they can definitely put a bit of a damper on your day. It is a good idea to know how to handle them so that you can bounce back faster!

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Sources: https://www.bustle.com/articles/115901-are-weed-hangovers-real-5-signs-youve-had-one https://herb.co/marijuana/news/cannabis-hangover