
What do comedowns from cannabis feel like, and how can you feel better?
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There are also no reagent tests available for cannabis.įor more information on how to be safer when using drugs and alcohol, see Safer using. There are other machines that can more reliably test these drugs, but they are not currently available in New Zealand. These drugs have much different and more dangerous effects than cannabis. Unfortunately, cannabis is plant material, so it is difficult for it to be tested at a drug checking clinic using a spectrometer. If it has an unusual or chemical smell it is likely to be synthetic cannabinoids. It can also cause insomnia if you stop using cannabis, which can make withdrawal much harder.Ĭheck your cannabis for signs that it is synthetic cannabinoids. It is a good idea to smell your cannabis before you use it. A lthough more research needs to be done in this area, there is some research to suggest that vaporizing cannabis, instead of smoking it, can reduce the damage to your lungs.Īvoid using cannabis regularly to help you sleep. This can lead to dependence if it becomes a regular part of your sleeping routine. It can also do more damage to your lungs.Ĭonsider vaping cannabis instead of smoking it.

Tobacco is highly addictive, and if you are mixing it with cannabis often and smoking them together, you might find yourself craving nicotine regularly. Try to avoid mixing cannabis with tobacco. Waiting for an hour before taking more orally will reduce the chance of greening out. However, when you take cannabis in an oil or in an 'edible' (like a weed brownie) it takes a bit longer to feel high. If you are using edibles, wait an hour to feel the effects before taking more. When cannabis is smoked, the effects kick in quite quickly. It is a good idea to think about the ways you can be safer when you use. How can you be safer when using cannabis?Ĭannabis is used in lots of different ways and can effect everyone differently. If I take too much and am in the wrong social situation I can get a bit paranoid, especially as it gets hard to tell whether I am thinking something or if I have said it out loud." Remember, a low dose for one person can be a high dose for another as people’s bodies process drugs differently.Ī woman reflects on how cannabis makes her feel: "It makes me feel relaxed and at peace with the world. There is not a specific amount of cannabis that can cause this – it depends on your tolerance and your individual body. Unpleasant symptoms from taking too much cannabis are often referred to as ‘greening out’. If you take cannabis orally in an oil or food, it can take 30–60 minutes to kick in.

If you smoke or vape cannabis, the effects can start very quickly (within 2–10 minutes). It can make you feel relaxed, giggly and hungry (having the ‘munchies’), slow down your speech and thinking or make you feel paranoid. Cannabis is a depressant, meaning it slows down your body functions.
