How to sober up from weed

Sobering up from weed happens naturally, and there are no proven ways to speed the process up. However, that isn't the whole story.

Depending on the weed strain and how much you smoke, a weed high can last two to twelve hours.

Sobering up from weed requires your body to naturally expel THC - the psychoactive chemical in weed that passes the blood-brain barrier and makes you high - from the brain.

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) attaches itself to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, sticking to them like fresh tar on the road.

After smoking weed, the THC levels in your brain peak and decline over several hours, releasing from the cannabinoid receptors in your brain.

Unfortunately, there is no proven way to speed this up, and a lot depends on how well your body naturally deals with psychoactive chemicals.  

However, there are some ways you can make yourself feel better:

Eat black peppercorns 

Some people recommend black pepper to sober up from weed, but the science only says that black pepper can help deal with the anxiety and paranoia effects of cannabis, with the terpenes in black pepper reducing the potency of THC.

If weed makes you feel anxious, stressed, panicky and paranoid, eating a handful of black peppercorns could alleviate your symptoms within twenty minutes. However, don't expect it to help you sober up faster.

Eat a big, hearty meal!

Weed and eating go hand in hand with the munchies, but instead of snacks, try something substantial like a lasagne or a burger and fries instead. This will make you feel better, and it might make you feel normal after a few minutes.

In terms of sobering up, food won't reduce the THC levels in your brain, so it won't help you sober up. However, it could make you feel better.

Drink a pint of water every fifteen minutes

Drinking a pint of water every fifteen minutes will stave off the effects of dry mouth and ensure your body has the fluids it needs to regulate itself. Most people find that drinking lots of water after smoking weed also helps with sickness.

Avoid alcohol, coffee and energy drinks after smoking weed because the stimulative effects will only intensify the psychoactive effects of the cannabis.

Take CBD oil to reduce the adverse effects of THC

This 2008 study into taking CBD oil after smoking found that the therapeutic effects of CBD oil help to offset the psychoactive effects of weed on the comedown. Simply put, taking CBD oil after smoking weed can help you feel better.

Researchers found that CBD supplementation can help offset some of the intoxicative and sedative effects of THC in a short timeframe.

Let your body do its thing!

Weed affects people in different ways, and it's essential to go with the flow no matter what. If it makes you sleepy, lie down. If it makes you sick, grab a sick bag. If it makes you paranoid, isolate yourself until you feel better.

Don't operate machinery, drive, mix it with other drugs, or put yourself in danger. Weed is enjoyable, but it needs respect like all drugs.

Sobering up from weed happens naturally, and there are no proven ways to speed the process up. However, that isn't the whole story.

Depending on the weed strain and how much you smoke, a weed high can last two to twelve hours.

Sobering up from weed requires your body to naturally expel THC - the psychoactive chemical in weed that passes the blood-brain barrier and makes you high - from the brain.

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) attaches itself to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, sticking to them like fresh tar on the road.

After smoking weed, the THC levels in your brain peak and decline over several hours, releasing from the cannabinoid receptors in your brain.

Unfortunately, there is no proven way to speed this up, and a lot depends on how well your body naturally deals with psychoactive chemicals.  

However, there are some ways you can make yourself feel better:

Eat black peppercorns 

Some people recommend black pepper to sober up from weed, but the science only says that black pepper can help deal with the anxiety and paranoia effects of cannabis, with the terpenes in black pepper reducing the potency of THC.

If weed makes you feel anxious, stressed, panicky and paranoid, eating a handful of black peppercorns could alleviate your symptoms within twenty minutes. However, don't expect it to help you sober up faster.

Eat a big, hearty meal!

Weed and eating go hand in hand with the munchies, but instead of snacks, try something substantial like a lasagne or a burger and fries instead. This will make you feel better, and it might make you feel normal after a few minutes.

In terms of sobering up, food won't reduce the THC levels in your brain, so it won't help you sober up. However, it could make you feel better.

Drink a pint of water every fifteen minutes

Drinking a pint of water every fifteen minutes will stave off the effects of dry mouth and ensure your body has the fluids it needs to regulate itself. Most people find that drinking lots of water after smoking weed also helps with sickness.

Avoid alcohol, coffee and energy drinks after smoking weed because the stimulative effects will only intensify the psychoactive effects of the cannabis.

Take CBD oil to reduce the adverse effects of THC

This 2008 study into taking CBD oil after smoking found that the therapeutic effects of CBD oil help to offset the psychoactive effects of weed on the comedown. Simply put, taking CBD oil after smoking weed can help you feel better.

Researchers found that CBD supplementation can help offset some of the intoxicative and sedative effects of THC in a short timeframe.

Let your body do its thing!

Weed affects people in different ways, and it's essential to go with the flow no matter what. If it makes you sleepy, lie down. If it makes you sick, grab a sick bag. If it makes you paranoid, isolate yourself until you feel better.

Don't operate machinery, drive, mix it with other drugs, or put yourself in danger. Weed is enjoyable, but it needs respect like all drugs.