If you are a cannabis user, experienced or otherwise, you may find yourself looking for ways on how to boost your high when smoking weed. Whether it is a long-lasting high or a quick and mild hit, you will always want to get only the most potent and intense effects as much as possible. The good news is that there are several ways to boost the intensity of your high regardless if the quality of your stash is subpar or your tolerance levels are through the roof. And what is even better is that many of these tips and tricks do not take much effort at all.
Tips on How to Boost Your High
1. Choose another strain
There are at least over thousands known cannabis strains as of date, each one with differences in quality and potency. If you feel that your strain is not giving you the high you are expecting anymore, it may be time to switch things up by smoking a different strain than your usual. It is good to know that some strains are developed for potency while others are bred purely for their taste. Look for strains with higher THC levels, which translate to stronger potency. If you have been hovering around 12% to 18% THC, it is time to double that amount and switch up to a strain with at least 30% THC. This little change should be enough to impress you.
2. Mix different strains
A continuance to the tip above, if you cannot find the particular high that you are looking for from any single strain, you can always opt to mix different strains and consume them together. Combining two powerhouse strains, for example, Sour Diesel and OG Kush will allow their distinct cannabinoids and terpenes to blend resulting in a more unique and intensified high. This mechanism is known as the “entourage effect,” one of the most popular stoners hacks in the cannabis community. When it comes to choosing which strains to mix or combine, it all depends on what effects you are trying to accomplish.
3. Eat foods that enhance the entourage effect
As mentioned, the entourage effect works by having terpenes work alongside cannabinoids and other compounds. These same compounds are also found in a variety of food. One of which is the mango. This tip may sound weird, but it is worth a try as science is there to back it up as well as the testimonies of seasoned cannabis users. Mangoes are full of myrcene, a terpene that helps our endocannabinoid system absorb more THC. So snacking on these sweet fruits an hour before any smoke session will help enhance your high. Another food that can boost a high’s intensity is dark chocolate. Because of its high content of cacao, dark chocolates (72% and higher) can boost anandamide and prolong the time it takes to break down. Anandamide is the brain’s built-in bliss or happiness chemical.
4. Switch to more potent products
The strain you use is only half of the equation when trying to increase your high. The way you consume your weed also makes a big difference. There are now many different cannabis products available in the market. Cannabis concentrates, for instance, are one of the newer choices but they offer a more concentrated form of weed with super high levels of THC. Some concentrates are known to have a THC level of more than 80% – that is a sure way to boost your high.
Another weed product that is worth a try is cannabis edibles. Compared to puffing a joint, edibles are known to give a much stronger effect that lasts longer, although you’ll need to wait a while longer for your high to kick in. The reason behind this is that our bodies process these edibles differently compared to inhaling smoke. When we consume cannabis edibles, they need to pass through the stomach first (thus, no immediate results) before being converted by the liver into 11-hydroxy-THC, which is an extra potent version of THC (thus, more powerful high). This stronger form of THC cannot be formed when inhaled through the respiratory system.
5. Take more hits
This tip may sound like we are stating the obvious, but it is one of the most effective but overlooked ways to increase your high. Many people think that holding a hit from your vape or joint will boost your high. On the contrary, this will only hurt your respiratory system. According to research, a good majority of the THC content is absorbed immediately or within at least two seconds upon inhalation. So instead of holding a hit longer, try taking another hit instead. Of course, you should take your hits with caution and be careful not to exceed your tolerance limits so as not to end up with a bad high with dire and uncomfortable effects.
6. Take a tolerance break
If you are a regular smoker, there for sure will come a time when you will have overdone it. This means that your tolerance levels have reached an all-time high and you will need more and more weed to get high. In cases like these, a tolerance break or a “t-break” can help you. Taking deliberate abstinence from all those THC will reduce the levels of cannabinoids present in your body. Aside from ensuring you that the next time you smoke weed, it will be an extra high one, tolerance breaks also offer several different advantages. Such benefits include a possible increase in mental acuity and improved lung function. Of course, this may be difficult especially if you are a regular user – and to make things harder, a true tolerance break should be at least 21 days long. The good news is that, unlike alcohol or opioid addiction, physical withdrawal symptoms are minimal but it will be more of a mental and behavioral struggle.
If you are a regular user of the green stuff or just starting, knowing how to boost your high is important. At some point in your life, you are bound to find yourself at a standstill and your smoke sessions are not exactly mind-blowing anymore. Our six easy tips above should help you get more from your weed.
