Sometimes, the effects of smoking weed can feel like a little bit too much, and you want to know how to get rid of your high.

While there’s no exact method to totally erase or remove the effects of cannabis at a moment’s notice, the feelings will reliably fade with time and abstinence.

To help manage the comedown and deal with any overwhelming side effects, we put together this brief guide on tips to help you get rid of your high. But first, it’s worth understanding some of the science that makes you feel this way in the first place.

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Table of Contents

• Why Does Weed Make You High

• How To Get Rid Of A Weed High

• FAQs on How To Come Down From a High

• Mood Products For Calm and Relaxation

Why Does Weed Make You High?

The cannabis sativa plant is rich in compounds known as cannabinoids, some of which are psychoactive while others aren’t.

Cannabinoids include the well-known THC, which in actuality exists in many varying forms — i.e., Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and THCa.

The human body also comes with its own endocannabinoid system, which features CB1 and CB2 receptors that are designed to bond with cannabinoids when you smoke, eat edibles, or vape.

The bond between phytocannabinoids (from the plant) and endocannabinoid receptors is how weed’s effects make their way into our system.

In fact, the mere existence of an endocannabinoid system within humans suggests that we’ve evolved specifically to consume cannabis.

Why You Get As High As You Do

While we all have endocannabinoid systems, we are each different and uniquely suited for cannabis consumption.

When it comes to trying to figure out how high you might get from smoking weed, vaping, or eating edibles, these factors will come into play:

• Overall tolerance will likely be the biggest factor in how intensely you feel the effects of weed. Regular users can often enjoy high-potency cannabis products that can send a newer user with a lower tolerance over the edge.

• The cannabis itself can vary widely depending on where you’re getting it from and how they approach growing, cultivating, and manufacturing. For a transparent weed-buying process, shop at Mood, where every product comes with a certificate of analysis that features cannabinoid breakdowns.

• Other substances can influence and intensify your high. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by psychoactive effects after consuming cannabis and alcohol, for example, the booze will play a role in intensifying things.

• General health can play a huge role in your cannabis high. Things like dehydration, not eating, feeling sick, or dealing with mental health challenges can play a factor in feeling too high. It’s important to always consult a licensed and qualified healthcare professional to gain insights into your body or mind’s specific needs.

Learn more: What Makes Mood So High Quality?

Feeling Too High

How do you know if you’re feeling too high?

The concept of “too high” is relative, so it just means that the psychoactive effects are overwhelming or unenjoyable to the point where you want them to stop.

Of course, there’s a spectrum, so while feeling a little too high might warrant a short break and some fresh air, full-on greening out could inspire you to take stronger action.

Greening Out

Greening out is a popular expression for the feeling of overconsuming cannabis products.

Some common side effects of greening out include:

• Dizziness and lightheadedness

• Clamminess and nausea

• The spins

• Anxiety

How To Get Rid Of A Weed High

Whether you’re greening out or just feeling a little too high. Here are some tips to curb the effects and get you on the road to feeling better.

1. Stop Consuming Cannabis

This might seem obvious, but an immediate detox is worth hammering into your head while you’re reading.

If you’re feeling like the effects of smoking weed or taking edibles are starting to feel overwhelming, halt all intake.

You can always take another hit or bite later on if you want, but it’s safer to give yourself time rather than digging a deeper hole into the high you’re experiencing.

If you don’t stop when it starts to feel like too much, then you will set yourself up for a longer road to ridding yourself of the negative effects.

Learn more: How Do You Know if the Edible Kicked In? Common Signs To Look For

2. Remove Yourself From Overwhelming Environments

Many of the side effects of smoking weed or taking gummies involve feelings of anxiety, discomfort, and being overwhelmed.

If you’re looking to come down from a high that features any of these negative emotions, it can help to remove yourself from any environment that might intensify what’s not feeling well.

Seeking out some quiet and solitude can help, as can letting your body feel some fresh air by either retreating to a calm place outside or cracking a window.

If you feel unable to take care of yourself, leaning on a trusted loved one can be more comfortable than relying on strangers.

Because it takes time for cannabis to leave your system, taking care to address external elements that contribute to your high can be helpful.

Learn more: What Is The Entourage Effect? FAQs Explained

3. Calming Exercises

Similar to removing yourself from overwhelming environments, coming down from a high requires doing what you can to calm down any and all symptoms.

Any exercises that help you calm down when you’re not high can also play a role in helping you come down.

Here are some examples of popular calming exercises that can help when you’re trying to come down from a high or deal with its side effects:

• Taking deep breaths or trying breathing exercises

• Drinking cold water

• Taking a cold shower

Learn more: 15 Best Weed Strains and Products for Sleep and Relaxation

4. Drink Water and Eat Food

Whether hot water with some tea or straight cold ice water to hydrate — H20 is a fantastic tool when you’re feeling too high or like you want to come down.

Additionally, making sure you eat some food can help calm the nerves and relax any of the overwhelming effects of cannabis.

Whether you are uncomfortable with elements of being too high — e.g., dry mouth — or feel like your symptoms are exasperated by having an empty stomach, simply filling up is an effective way to ease the path towards feeling better.

Drinking and eating have a calming effect while also replenishing your body with useful compounds that will help you feel normal again soon.

Learn more: How Long Does Edible High Last? 5 Edible Types and Dosages Explained

5. Take a Nap

The passage of time is the only thing that’s going to get you through your high completely.

Like with any other point in life, when you need to pass the hours a bit faster, taking a nap can be an extremely effective approach.

Even the simple act of trying to take a nap — finding somewhere quiet, turning down the lights, getting comfortable, and closing your eyes — can help ease the tension and anxieties around feeling too high.

In the best-case scenario, you drift right off to sleep and, in a sense, mentally fast-forward through the period when those cannabinoids are rocking a little too hard.

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6. Lemons, Peppercorns, and Pine Nuts '

This piece in Medical News Today provides some unique foods that have been linked to lessening the intensity of a cannabis high.

Peppercorns contain the terpene beta-caryophyllene, which has been said to improve clarity and decrease anxiety.

Lemons contain the terpene limonene, which has been known to effectively reduce the feelings of a high, including unpleasant responses like anxiety and sadness.

Pine nuts also contain limonene and another key recovery terpene, pinene. Pinene can increase neurotransmitters linked to memory and clarity, which can balance out the negative effects of an intense high.

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FAQs on How To Come Down From a High

Q: How long can it take for a high to go away?

A: With smoking or vaping tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it can take 1-3 hours for the effects to wear off, according to WebMD. Based on our team’s personal experience, this checks out.

When you eat gummies or edibles, the effects can last much longer, depending on the dosages and strength of the products. In the most extreme cases, these effects can be felt for anywhere from a few hours to an entire day.

Fear not, even in the long-running cases, the intensity of the high should wain with time.

Q: How do I know if I’m too high?

A: We touched on this a bit above, but you’re essentially only too high if you deem yourself so.

You’re allowed to respond to discomfort and should take steps to curb it if that’s how you feel.

Some common signs that you might be feeling too high include:

• Increased anxiety, panic, or paranoia

• Lack of typical judgment or coordination

• Nausea or lack of balance

• Hallucinations in extreme cases

Q: How much THC is too much THC?

A: When you’re shopping for cannabis products, you might want to keep an eye on their potency to help you achieve a comfortable and manageable high.

Learning your tolerance for THC can take some experimenting. Begin with the lowest dosages you can find, and use every experience as a point of reference for how much THC is ideal for the effects you desire most.

In searching for cannabis products with lower amounts of THC, consider checking out Mood’s selection of mild-potency gummies.

Mood Products For Calm and Relaxation

You should stop consuming cannabis if you’re feeling like the effects are hitting you too hard.

To experiment with cannabis while trying to avoid getting to that place, consider one of these mild-potency products from the Mood shop. You can also skip THC altogether with CBD oil.

Micro-Dose Delta-9 THC

If you’re looking to take the edge off but are wary of getting too high, you can dip your toes into the cannabis waters with a bite of our micro-dose gummies. Featuring low amounts of Delta-9 THC and 10x that in CBD, these gummies are designed to keep things low-key, light, and calm. Try starting with just one gummy and then wait at least an hour before experimenting with more.

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1:1 THC and CBD Tincture

For a balance of THC to CBD that is designed to keep the psychoactive effects mellow, try this tincture with an equal concentration of each of these major cannabinoids. This vial contains 60 servings, and users can keep it light with just a single drop from the 5ml dropper included.

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Ultimate Relief CBD Tincture

For a non-psychoactive and calming solution, consider this tincture containing concentrated full-spectrum CBD. Designed for healing and not a high, it’s a great way to enjoy some of cannabis's restorative elements. Complementing the CBD, this vial also includes natural tropical flavor, organic sunflower oil, and MCT oil.

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