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How To Sober Up When You Get Too High

How To Sober Up When You Get Too High

By Cannabis 101

How To Sober Up When You Get Too High

 
We’ve all been there… One minute you’re laughing and having fun after smoking weed or taking an edible and then before you know it, the good vibes melt away and you find yourself panicking. In your state of existential dread you might even ask yourself, “Am I going to be okay?” Of course you are! You just got too high. And here’s how to sober up when you get too high:

1. Take Some CBD

THC is the cannabinoid found in marijuana that makes your brain feel high. CBD, on the other hand, contains no psychoactive effects. It may, in fact, actually reduce the negative effects you feel and help sober you up when you get too high by blocking THC from activating cannabinoid receptors in the brain.

You could try CBD edibles, tinctures or flower to put your mind at ease. But we definitely would not recommend taking in any more THC.

2. Eat a Greasy Snack To Sober Up When You Get Too High

Similarly to alcohol intoxication, a delicious and unhealthy snack can sometimes be the antidote. In addition to filling your guts with something non-psychoactive, it’ll distract you from the paranoia by giving your mind a simple and familiar task to focus on.

Foods to Eat:

Foods to Avoid:

  • Mango: Contains the mycocene terpene, which is said both speed up the onset of your high and increase its duration
  • Chocolate: Contains a high concentration of the terpene anandamide, which gives a feeling of euphoria. This terpene is also found in cannabis in high concentrations.
  • Green Tea & Black Tea: High caffeine content will add additional stimulation to your high. They also contain an antioxidant known as catechin which interacts with the same CB1 receptors in the brain as cannabis does.

Eating will be extra effective at sobering you up from edibles, which can take several hours to take effect, by stimulating your metabolism.

3. Take a Cold Shower or Bath

This one might not be feasible if you’re out in public or at a friend’s house. But showering in general helps to relax your mind and body. “Shocking” your body with a cold shower might be a nice, grounding way to help bring you back down to earth.

4. Sober Up When You Get Too High By Sleeping It Off

Applicable in many tough situations life throws at us, try sleeping it off. It’s a surefire way to pass the time while your body naturally sobers up. And remember, you’ll feel normal again once you wake up.

5. Take a Safe Dose of Ibuprofen

An early study showed Ibuprofen to be effective at counteracting the effects of THC.

6. Remember to Stay Calm

Rest assured, it’ll pass. A bad experience stemming from getting too high can be discouraging, especially for new marijuana users. But ask any regular user and they’ll tell you — they’ve been there.

You are okay and you are going to feel normal in a couple hours. Deep breaths can go a long way in helping you relax. As can focusing on your body’s normal functions such as eating. The following checklist is a common exercise used to ground oneself during episodes of anxiety:

  • 5 Things You Can See
  • 4 Things You Can Physically Touch/Feel
  • 3 Things You Can Hear
  • 2 Things You Can Smell
  • 1 Thing You Can Taste

We promise that you’ll sober up when you get too high in just a few hours. So just keep on keepin’ on and when it doubt – nap it off!

types of dabs and cannabis concentrates

Types of Dabs & Cannabis Concentrates — Which to Choose?

By Cannabis 101, Products

Types of Dabs & Cannabis Concentrates — Which to Choose?

 

What are Concentrates?

With so many types of dabs available, which one should you choose? Concentrates, oils and extracts, also known as “dabs,” are products that have been processed to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant while removing excess plant material. The process involves separating the trichomes from the rest of the plant. Because of this, concentrates have a much larger concentration of cannabinoids and terpenes than flower alone.

The oldest type of concentrate is hash, or dried blocks of packed kief. People have been making it for thousands of years. Originally, the technique involved hand collecting and separating the hash. While some small shops still incorporate traditional solvent-free methods, most producers have moved to solvent-based extraction.

Solvent-Based Extraction

During solvent-based extraction, essential oils within the cannabis plant are separated using chemical solvents such as butane, propane, alcohol and CO2. Solvent-based extraction will make many different consistencies, depending on how the product is treated. Today, most concentrates and types of dabs are identified based on their consistency.

Usually, the harder a dap is, the less terpenes it contains. Concentrates with gooey and saucy consistencies tend to have the highest amounts of terpenes. However, if the concentrate is too runny, it will be difficult to smoke. To sum it up, concentrate consistency is a matter of personal preference.

And while the terms concentrate and extract are often used interchangeably, they are not actually the same. Extracts are a specific type of concentrate made using solvents. In short, all extracts are concentrates, but not all concentrates are extracts.

Types of Dabs & Cannabis Concentrates

cannabis shatter

Shatter

Brittle, see-through concentrate made with solvents

smyth cannabis terp sauce pod

Terp Sauce

Terpenes are concentrated into a runny liquid, oil or “sauce”

bubble hash water hash

Bubble/Water Hash

Trichomes are separated using only ice, water and filters

cannabis concentrates crumble

Crumble

Dried oil with a texture similar to honeycomb

crystalline sugar cannabis

Crystalline/Sugar

Isolated cannabinoids in their pure crystal form

wax dabs

Wax

Sticky and sappy type of concentrate for dabbing

smyth cannabis distillate pod

Distillate

Refined cannabinoid oil free of taste, smell and flavor

types of concentrates budder

Badder/Budder

Whipped under heat into a cake batter-like texture

marijuana rosin

Rosin

Solventless concentrate made using heat and pressure

What are the Benefits of Concentrates?

  • Most types of concentrates do not need to be smoked. For example, most consumers choose to go smoke-free by vaporizing or even eating them.
  • Cannabis concentrates are potent and effective. So, it takes less product to get the results you’re looking for.
  • Extracts are refined. Essential oils and cannabinoids are separated from plant material to create a smooth, clean flavor-forward experience.

Smoking Dabs

You don’t need to have a fancy dab rig set up to enjoy smoking concentrates because you can get an extra boost of potency just by simply mixing your flower with powdery kief or wrapping some wax around your joint.

If you are looking to further explore the world of dabs, you’ll want to invest in a dab rig. Dab rings are usually made of glass, ceramic, titanium or quartz and are equipped with a “nail” (the equivalent of the bowl of a bowl), which is heated up and applied directly to the concentrate, creating vapor which is then inhaled. Traditional methods require a high-temperature torch to heat up the nail, but electric nails are also on the market.

In addition, most weed stores carry a selection of vape pens. A vape pen is a discreet and portable option for smoking concentrates. Although it will not produce vapor as potent as a dab rig, it is an excellent choice for convenience.

Vape pens consist of a battery-operated heating element that is activated either by a button or by taking a drag, and a cartridge which is then heated up and vaporized. While some cartridges can be refilled and reused, you’ll find a selection of pre-filled vape cartridges at your local dispensary. Most of these are designed to fit most vape pens using universal 510 threads.

Different types of concentrates require different levels of heat in order to burn properly. Therefore, you should check with your budtender to make sure your rig is compatible.

How Else Can Concentrates be Consumed?

Most people are familiar with “dabbing,” or heating up a concentrate and inhaling its vapors. But you do not need to dab in order to consume concentrates. Other options include tinctures, topicals and edibles.


 

Visit Smyth Cannabis Co. For All Types of Dabs & Concentrate Supplies

Smyth Cannabis Co. in Lowell, MA offers the highest quality cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates and more. Whether you’re already a dab lord or just getting started, our friendly budtenders will help you pick a concentrate and get you set up with any necessary rigs. Come visit us in Lowell to learn more about our lab tested products.

Which Smyth Cannabis Strain is Right For Me?

By Cannabis 101

Which Smyth Cannabis Strain is Right For Me?

 
Smyth Cannabis Co. products are made with our own hand-trimmed flower grown right here in Lowell, MA. Our 15,000 square foot cannabis growing facility is controlled to the last detail. Our flower is always properly cured and hand trimmed for quality, and we grow dozens of strains at maximum strength and efficiency.

Unsure which strain to choose? Take this easy online quiz for a fast recommendation!

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This questionnaire is for entertainment purposes only. This questionnaire and any of its recommended products is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Smyth Cannabis Co. products are for recreational use only by adults over the age of 21.

Visit Smyth Cannabis Co. Today

Whether you’re an experienced user or just getting started, our team of friendly budtenders will help you find a strain best suited for you. Located right off of I-495, our adult-use dispensary offers the highest quality products, including flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates and more.

Visit us in Lowell or check out our menu online to see what’s available today!

Massachusetts Dispensaries | Navigating an MA Dispensary Menu

Massachusetts Dispensaries | Navigating a MA Dispensary Menu

By Cannabis 101, Dispensaries & Local Info

Massachusetts Dispensaries | Navigating a MA Dispensary Menu

 

Located off of 495 in Lowell, MA, Smyth Cannabis Co. is the has the best recreational dispensary menu around Andover, Ayer, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, Nashua, Dracut, Groton, Haverhill, Lawrence, Littleton, Lowell, North Andover, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Wakefield, Westford, Wilmington, Woburn and the surrounding towns.

 

Categories

The first thing to do when navigating an MA dispensary menu is to pick a category. Overall, most dispensaries in MA have roughly the same category breakdown:

  • Flower — Whole marijuana nuggets that have been dried and cured, ready for you to grind up and smoke
  • Pre-Rolls — Ready-to-smoke joints and blunts available as singles or in packs
  • Vaporizers — Concentrated cannabis products to be heated up and inhaled through a vaporizer pen
  • Concentrates — Extracted terpenes and cannabinoids that can be consumed in a number of ways
  • Edibles — Cannabis products that you eat or drink
  • Tinctures — Often beneath the “edibles” category, these cannabis products are absorbed under the tongue instead of eaten, allowing them to bypass the liver.
  • Topicals — Cannabis products that are applied directly to the skin
  • Accessories — Non-cannabis products including lighters, pipes and other smoking equipment

Choosing a category is very straightforward if you already have an idea of how you’re looking to consume your cannabis (smoking it, eating it, rubbing it on your skin, etc.). Additionally, categories are broken down further into more specific, sub-categories:

Flower

  • Pre-Ground

Pre-Rolls

  • Joints
  • Blunts
  • Singles
  • Multi-Packs

Vaporizors

  • Cartridges
  • Disposables

Concentrates

  • Wax
  • Kief
  • Crumble
  • Sugar
  • Hash
  • Badder

Edibles

  • Chocolates
  • Gummies
  • Baked Goods
  • Drinks
  • Capsules / Tablets
  • Chews
  • Lozenges

Tinctures

  • Topicals
  • Salves
  • Creams & Lotions
  • Oils & Serums
  • Sprays
  • Bath Bombs/Salts, Etc.
  • Transdermal Patches

Accessories

  • Rolling Trays
  • Rolling Papers
  • One Hitters
  • Grinders
  • Dab Accessories
  • Lighters
  • Vape Pens / Batteries
  • Glass
    • Pipes
    • Bongs
    • Bowls

Strain Types | MA Dispensary

There are three (or sometimes four) main strain types listed on any given MA dispensary menu. In short, you can pick a strain type based on the desired effects you are looking for.

The first one is indica. Indicas are known for their calming and relaxing effects. Just think of “in da couch.” For example, they’re known to slow you down more than sativa strains and are often used to help consumers sleep.

Next, there is sativa. Are you looking for a head-rush high that will leave you feeling energized, focused and productive? Then we recommend choosing a sativa. Sativas are known for their uplifting and energizing effects. They are associated with more of a “head high” than indica strains.

A hybrid strain is one that has been bred from both an indica and a sativa. As a result, it gives you the best of both worlds. Hybrids are very rarely perfect 50/50 splits and generally produce effects that lean towards either indica or sativa.

Massachusetts MA dispensaries might also list High CBD as another strain type on their menus. High CBD strains are mostly used for medicinal purposes, although their bodily effects can be beneficial to recreational consumers, as well.

Further, you can better understand a strain’s effects by looking more in depth at the cannabinoids and terpenes its contains. But for beginners, the indica/sativa/hybrid model is a quick and easy way to get a basic idea of how a strain will affect you.

Potency & Percentages

Several different percentages are used to describe cannabis products. In general, these percentages give better insight as to how potent or “strong” the product is.

  • TAC (Total Active Cannabinoids) — To put it simply, TAC represents the concentration, per gram, of all ingredients of the product that have the ability to produce drug-like effects. This even includes those that are not psychoactive.
  • CBD (Cannabidiol) — This active cannabinoid does not get you “high” but instead yields a calming medicinal effect on the body. A higher concentration of CBD is associated with more of a relaxing “body high.”
  • THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) — This is the cannabinoid responsible for making you feel high. Usually, the higher in THC your product is, the faster and more intensely you will feel the “head high” and other effects. Inexperienced consumers should work their way up gradually before using products very high in THC, to avoid unpleasant side effects like nausea and anxiety.

In conclusion, the goal here is to find a good balance so you can feel good and enjoy the cannabis without getting too high for your comfort level.

Strains  Massachusetts Dispensaries

Certainly, most Massachusetts dispensaries boast a variety of strains on their menu. There are some universally well-known strains you might recognize, and oftentimes for good reasons.  In addition, there will be several other strains that you will be seeing for the first time. As listed above, strain type and potency are going to be the main factors in helping you choose one that’s right for you.

On the other hand, more experienced consumers may begin to take notice of a strain’s terpene profile. Terpenes are naturally occurring organic compounds found in plants, including cannabis. Unlike cannabinoids, terpenes do not directly contribute to making you feel “high.” However, some terpenes are still considered to be psychoactive because of how they affect your brain. The entourage effect is the theory that terpenes affect the experience of your high. To sum it up, it works like aromatherapy. Scents from different plant-based essential oils can impact a person’s mood. So while they may not directly be responsible for making you feel “high,” they still certainly play a role in the effects you feel from THC.

Pricing

While MA dispensary base prices are usually much lower than you would expect, you might still find yourself “sticker shocked” at the register. Usually, potency is the main factor that Massachusetts dispensaries take into consideration when determining their prices. For example, higher potency products tend to cost more money. However, sometimes you can luck out and find competitive pricing on products that are nearing their expiration date, or may have failed their first round of lab testing.

Next, it is important to note that special sales, deals and other promotions do not apply towards recreational cannabis products. This includes customer rewards and loyalty programs. It is illegal for all Massachusetts dispensaries to offer any happy hours, coupons, BOGO deals or coupons for marijuana sales. Any money off you are given may only be used towards merchandise and accessories.

Lastly, expect to pay about 20% of your recreational marijuana purchase price in taxes. In addition to the standard 6.25% Massachusetts sales tax, there is also a marijuana tax of 10.75%, plus a local tax of up to 3% that varies based on city. On the other hand, medical weed sales are tax exempt because taxes do not apply to medicines in MA.


 

Top Rated MA Dispensary | Smyth Cannabis Co.

Conveniently located right off of 495 in Lowell, Smyth Cannabis Co. offers the highest quality cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates and more. Above all, our friendly budtenders go out of their way to help all customers find products they love at industry-leading prices. Additionally, we carry a rotating selection of our premium cannabis products, along with products from other local brands. Parking is available for free onsite. Visit Smyth Cannabis Co. in Lowell today!