Dosing is a bit of an art, and having a little too much (like alcohol) can make you doozy

Stress, fun, pain, people consume marijuana for a variety of reasons.  It has long been known as a sleep aid, guiding you gently into the land of nod.  But sometimes over indulging can induce sleepiness when you don’t want to be sleepy. Here are the best tricks to control marijuana induced sleepiness.

Marijuana affects our endocannabinoid system, which is different than alcohol which is a  depressant. Alcohol affects the central nervous system. Once it enters the bloodstream, it circulates to the brain, where it proceeds to slow down the firing of neurons. When neuronal firings decrease at a normal rate, it can result in relaxation, fatigue, and sleepiness.

Seasoned marijuana consumers know their bodies well enough to have their favorite strains, which produce reliable effects that they can control. Less experienced users can struggle with consuming and remaining alert, even if surrounded by people or are consuming during the middle of the day.

Exercise

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Working out is one of the world’s best natural energy boosters, helping you sleep more soundly and decreasing fatigue. The more regular the workouts, the better your body will function. Many cannabis smokers report that exercising while high helps them work out for longer periods of time, increasing their focus and allowing them to have more fun.

Smoke smaller doses  

If the cannabis you’re consuming is making you too sleepy, try reducing the dose, steering clear of couch-lock. Ingesting smaller doses of cannabis will also limit paranoia, anxiety, and the munchies.

Sativa!

While indicas are relaxing and tend to make you sleepy, sativas are known to produce uplifting effects that pair great with other types of activities. Sativa strains tend to create more cerebral highs that make it a good option for daytime smoking, working out or doing something creative. 

Take a shower

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If you’re at home or at a friend’s house and start feeling that powerful marijuana induced stupor, hop in the shower. This will help you relax and wake up, causing you feel refreshed and ready to do something fun.

Coffee

Coffee or green tea are always great options for when you need a quick burst of energy. Some studies suggest caffeine can enhance the effects of THC and produce a more pleasurable and effective high. You should start slow when mixing these two elements, considering that one is a depressant and the other a stimulant.

And if the best tricks to control marijuana induced sleepiness aren’t working or you aren’t interested, you can always take a short nap.