How to Sober Up From Weed: Does Milk or Water Help?
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No. Neither milk nor water lowers THC in your blood or shortens a high. With any form of cannabis, only time ends it; a calm place, water and a light snack make the wait easier. A smoked or vaped high fades sooner. An edible starts later and lasts longer, so never take a second dose to speed things up.
Emergency?
Chest pain, fainting, seizures, trouble breathing, or a child or pet ate a cannabis product: call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. See when to get help.
In short
| Milk or dairy | Doesn’t lower THCTHC is already in your bloodstream; a drink in your stomach can’t reach it. |
|---|---|
| Water | Helps dry mouth, not the highSipping water eases cottonmouth and keeps you hydrated while you wait. |
| Smoked or vaped | Comes on fast, fades soonerEffects are quick and fairly predictable [1]. |
| Edibles, drinks, capsules | Start later, last longer: don’t take moreThey can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in [2]. |
| Driving | Not until you’re fully clearDriving under the influence of cannabis is dangerous and illegal [3]. |
Bottom line: time, rest and safety end a high. With red-flag symptoms, get help instead of waiting it out.
Why does being too high feel so bad, and why does panic make it worse?
A large dose of THC speeds up your heart and can switch on anxiety, and the thought “this will never end” pushes your heart rate up even more. Cannabis can make the heart beat faster and raise blood pressure right after use [4], and it can bring on disorientation, anxiety and paranoia [5]. Your body reads the racing pulse as danger, the mind agrees, and the loop feeds itself.
Here is what “too high” usually feels like. None of it is pleasant, and most of it passes as THC levels fall.
Why panic feeds itself
Anxiety and a racing heart reinforce each other. You notice your pulse, worry about it, and the worry adds adrenaline, which speeds the pulse up again. Checking your heart rate every minute or searching symptoms on your phone usually makes it worse, not better.
What breaks the loop is boring on purpose: a quiet room, slow breathing, someone calm nearby and a reminder that the feeling is temporary. If cannabis has ever triggered full panic attacks for you, our guide to cannabis and panic attacks explains why it happens and what to discuss with a doctor.
The edible trap
“It hasn’t kicked in yet” is how many bad nights start. Edibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to work, so people eat more, and the doses stack up [2]. More on that in too high from an edible.
How does THC make you high, and why can’t you switch it off?
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the compound in cannabis that causes the high. It travels in the blood to the brain and acts on cannabinoid receptors, the same receptors your body’s own endocannabinoid system uses to tune mood, memory, appetite and movement. Our explainer on the endocannabinoid system covers that system in more detail.
How fast THC gets there depends on how it enters the body. Smoking leads to fast and predictable effects, while eating cannabis causes slower and less predictable ones [1].
Inhaled
Swallowed
StomachEdible, drink, capsule
LiverProcessed before it reaches the blood
BloodSlowly
Brain30 minutes to 2 hours, lasts longer [2]
The diagram is simplified: it shows the order in which THC reaches the brain by each route, based on CDC and MedlinePlus descriptions of inhaled and swallowed cannabis.
That is why there is no off switch. By the time you feel too high, THC is already in your blood and tissues, and your liver clears it at its own pace. No drink, food or pill on a kitchen shelf speeds that up.
THC and CBD (cannabidiol) are different compounds. CBD does not cause a high, and what is true of one is not automatically true of the other, which matters when you read about “CBD as an antidote” further down.
Does milk sober you up from weed?
No. Milk does not lower THC levels in your blood or make a high end sooner. Official guidance on cannabis intoxication does not list milk, or any food or drink, as a treatment: care focuses on preventing injury, calm reassurance and time [1].
The myth has a logical-sounding root. THC dissolves in fat, and whole milk contains fat, so the idea is that milk “soaks up” THC. But the THC causing your high is already in your bloodstream and brain, as the two-path diagram above shows. A glass of milk sitting in your stomach can’t pull it back out.
What milk can do is ordinary: it is a drink and a light snack in one. If you feel shaky and haven’t eaten, a glass of milk or a yogurt is a reasonable thing to have while you wait. If you are lactose intolerant, skip it; an upset stomach on top of a high is not an improvement.
With edibles
Milk is not a brake for an edible. Swallowed THC keeps absorbing on its own schedule, and effects can last longer than expected depending on the amount taken [2]. Whatever you drink, the one thing that helps is not taking more.
Does milk take away your high?
No. Milk doesn’t remove THC from your blood or block it in the brain. If you feel better after a glass, it is usually because you sat down, slowed down and had something in your stomach.
Does milk kill your high?
No. There is no clinical evidence that milk ends or shortens a cannabis high. The high fades as your body clears THC, and that takes the same time with or without dairy.
Does milk make you less high?
Not in any measurable way. The comfort of a cold drink can take the edge off dry mouth and anxiety, which is real relief, but your THC level stays the same.
Does milk bring down your high?
No. Bringing a high down means lowering the THC acting on your brain, and only time does that. Treat milk as a snack, not a treatment.
Does dairy sober you up from weed?
No dairy product does: not milk, cheese, yogurt or ice cream. Fat in food does not “capture” THC that has already been absorbed. A light snack can settle your stomach, and that is the extent of it.
Why do people say milk sobers you up?
Because THC is fat-soluble and milk has fat, the idea sounds scientific. It spreads by word of mouth, and the person who drank milk usually felt better an hour later, which is when the high was going to ease anyway.
Is drinking milk good when you’re high?
It is fine if you tolerate dairy. It helps with dry mouth and gives you a bit of food. It won’t help with a racing heart or panic; slow breathing and a quiet place do more for those.
Does milk enhance your high?
Drinking milk after you are already high does not make the high stronger. Fat matters at the other end: in edibles, THC is usually mixed into butter or oil, and how much you eat, not what you drink afterward, sets how high you get.
Does water sober you up from weed? Water, coffee and other drinks
Water doesn’t flush THC out any faster, but it does ease dry mouth and helps replace fluid if you have been vomiting. Hospitals give fluids to people with severe intoxication for the same reason: to support the body, not to wash THC away [1]. Sip it rather than gulping, especially if you feel queasy.
Other drinks people reach for do less good, and a couple do harm.
| Water | Helps you feel better, not less highEases dry mouth; replaces fluid after vomiting. |
|---|---|
| Coffee and energy drinks | Can make a racing heart and anxiety worseTHC already speeds up the heart [4]; caffeine pushes the same way. |
| Alcohol | Makes impairment strongerAlcohol and cannabis together impair you more than either alone [7]. See mixing. |
| Tea with lemon | Fine as a warm drinkCalming ritual, nothing more. Lemon is covered in the fact-check. |
How long does it take to sober up from weed?
It depends mostly on how the cannabis was taken. Smoked or vaped THC acts fast and is fairly predictable [1], so the worst usually passes sooner. Edibles start later, can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in, and their effects can last longer than expected depending on the amount [2]. Exact hours vary from person to person, so the table gives a number only where an official source gives one.
| Form | Starts | Peaks | Lasts | Most common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoking, vaping, dabbing | Fast [1] | Varies | Shorter than edibles; varies with amount | Feeling “fine” and getting behind the wheel |
| Edibles, drinks, capsules | 30 minutes to 2 hours [2] | Varies | Longer than expected, depending on amount [2] | Taking more because it hasn’t kicked in [2] |
| Tinctures under the tongue | Varies | Varies | Varies | Another dropper before the first one has had time to work |
Swipe the table sideways to see every column. “Varies” means official sources give no single number. Sources: CDC, MedlinePlus.
What makes a high last longer?
The amount of THC matters most, followed by the form. Concentrates such as wax, shatter or vape oil carry far more THC per hit than flower. People with little or no tolerance, or who are returning after a long break, feel more from the same amount. With edibles, the dose, whether it was eaten on an empty stomach and anything else taken at the same time all change how long it lasts [2].
How long does milk sober you up when you’re high?
Milk doesn’t change the timeline at all. Whatever the table above says for your form is how long it will take, with or without a glass of milk.
Feeling sober vs. being safe to drive
Feeling back to normal and being safe to drive are not the same thing. Cannabis slows reaction time and decision-making and distorts perception [3], and that can outlast the “high” feeling, especially after an edible. More in need to function soon.
What should you do right now? It depends on what was taken and by whom
The table above is the general picture. Pick what was taken and who it is for, and you’ll see what to expect, three things to do now and the one mistake to avoid.
Choose what was taken and who it’s for.
Smoked or vaped
Rest somewhere safe and let it pass
What to expect
Smoked or vaped THC acts fast and fairly predictably [1]. The peak comes early, and it fades sooner than an edible.
Do now
- If it’s you: tell someone nearby how you feel, or call a friend to stay on the line.
- If it’s someone else: stay with them; don’t leave them alone.
- Sit or lie down somewhere quiet, away from stairs, traffic and water.
- Sip water and eat something light if you feel up to it.
Avoid
Smoking or vaping more “to even it out,” and driving.
Edible or drink
Don’t take more: it may still be rising
What to expect
Edibles can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in, and the effects can last longer than expected depending on the amount [2].
Do now
- If it’s you: let someone know what you took and when.
- If it’s someone else: stay with them; don’t leave them alone.
- Note the time and the amount of THC on the label.
- Plan for a long wait in a safe, quiet place. Sleeping it off is fine if the person is only drowsy and breathing normally.
Avoid
A second dose because the first one “isn’t working.”
Under the tongue (tincture or spray)
Don’t take more and give it time
What to expect
Timing varies by product. Any part that gets swallowed is absorbed like an edible, which is slower and less predictable [1].
Do now
- If it’s you: tell someone nearby what you took.
- If it’s someone else: stay with them; don’t leave them alone.
- Check the label for THC per dropper or per spray.
- Rest somewhere quiet and sip water.
Avoid
Another dropper before you know how strong the first one was.
Not sure what was taken
Treat it like an edible: wait, don’t add more
What to expect
If it was eaten, the effects may still be building for up to 2 hours after it was taken [2]. Assume the high could get stronger before it gets better.
Do now
- If it’s you: ask someone you trust to stay with you.
- If it’s someone else: stay with them; don’t leave them alone.
- Find the package or ask what it was; Poison Control will want to know.
- Stay in a safe place until you know more, and call 1-800-222-1222 if you are unsure what to do.
Avoid
Guessing it has peaked and adding cannabis, alcohol or other drugs.
A child ate or drank a cannabis product
Call Poison Control now: don’t wait for symptoms
What to expect
Children who consume THC products can become very sick and may have trouble walking, sitting up or breathing [2]. In one hospital study, children mostly showed drowsiness and reduced consciousness [8]; that was a single-center retrospective study.
Do now
- Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 [2].
- Call 911 if the child is hard to wake, has a seizure or has trouble breathing [1].
- Keep the package; it tells the expert how much THC was in it.
Avoid
Waiting to see if symptoms appear, or making the child vomit.
A pet ate a cannabis product
Call your veterinarian now
What to expect
Pets can’t tell you what they ate or how much, and edibles often contain other ingredients, such as chocolate, that are dangerous for animals on their own.
Do now
- Call your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital now.
- Have the package ready: what it was, how much is missing, and when it was eaten.
- Keep the animal in a quiet, safe spot away from stairs and water.
Avoid
Home remedies or making the animal vomit without a vet’s instructions.
Any form, anyone: chest pain, fainting, seizures, trouble breathing, or confusion that won’t ease means calling 911. See when it’s an emergency.
If being too high keeps happening, the form and amount are worth going over with a licensed doctor. See how a medical card works
How to sober up from weed: what actually helps
Nothing cancels THC on the spot. The steps below won’t make you sober sooner, but they make the wait safer and a lot more bearable, and most of them are what doctors and emergency staff do for people who are too high: prevent injury, reassure and let time work [1].
Each tip carries an evidence label so you can see what it rests on.
How we check and label the evidence
We go to primary sources, check each claim against them and re-review the page when guidance changes. Every tip gets one of five labels:
- Clinical trials
- Tested in people under controlled conditions.
- Observational studies
- Seen in real patients, but not tested head to head.
- Lab or animal studies
- Shown in cells or animals; not confirmed in people.
- Expert guidance
- Recommended by official health agencies or standard medical care.
- Folk advice
- Widely repeated, with no research behind it.
If you use cannabis for a symptom and keep ending up with more than you wanted, see which conditions doctors evaluate
Do CBD, black pepper, lemon or a cold shower help? Home remedies fact-checked
Most “sober up fast” tricks online have little or no research behind them; here is what is known about the six you’ll hear most.
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CBD
People say:CBD cancels out THC.
What’s known:Studies on whether CBD softens THC’s effects disagree, and it is not an antidote. Adding another product to an already strong high is a gamble.
Evidence: Clinical trials with mixed results
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Black pepper
People say:Sniffing or chewing peppercorns calms you down.
What’s known:Pepper contains beta-caryophyllene, a compound that acts on cannabinoid receptors in lab studies. There is no clinical data that it helps people who are too high.
Evidence: Lab or animal studies and anecdotes
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Lemon
People say:Lemon juice or lemon peel takes the edge off.
What’s known:Lemon peel contains limonene. A few small studies in people have looked at limonene with THC, but those results don’t carry over to a glass of lemonade.
Evidence: Limited early research; folk advice for juice
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Cold shower
People say:Cold water shocks you sober.
What’s known:It can make you feel more alert, but it doesn’t remove THC. A slippery tub while you are dizzy is a real fall risk, so skip it if you feel unsteady.
Evidence: Folk advice
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Exercise and sweating
People say:Sweat it out with a run or a workout.
What’s known:Sweating does not clear THC from your blood in any useful amount. With slowed coordination [3], a hard workout or a run near traffic adds injury risk. A slow walk with a friend is fine.
Evidence: Folk advice
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Sleep
People say:Just sleep it off.
What’s known:If the person is only drowsy and breathing normally, sleep is a reliable way to wait it out. Someone who can’t be woken needs 911 [1].
Evidence: Expert guidance [1]
What science doesn’t know yet
Almost no trials in people have tested a home remedy for being too high. Popular fixes like milk and terpenes lack rigorous clinical testing, so anyone promising a “proven” quick fix is ahead of the evidence.
Too high from an edible? What to do
Swallowed THC passes through your stomach and liver before it reaches your blood, so an edible starts later and lasts longer than a smoked dose. It can take 30 minutes to 2 hours to feel it, and the effects can last longer than you expect [2]. That timing shapes every step below.
Don’t take more
The edible may still be rising. A second piece now stacks on top of a dose that hasn’t peaked yet [2].
Note the time and the label
Write down when it was eaten and how much THC the package lists. A doctor or a Poison Control specialist will ask for exactly this.
Plan for a longer wait
Cancel the drive, the meeting and the errands. Settle in somewhere safe; see the timing by form.
Know when to stop waiting
Chest pain, fainting, seizures, trouble breathing or vomiting that won’t stop are not “ride it out” symptoms. Go to when it’s an emergency.
Can you sober up from weed and alcohol? Mixing and drug interactions
No. Neither can be sped up, and together they make you more impaired than either one alone, which raises the risk of getting hurt [7]. When cannabis intoxication turns serious, other substances taken with it are often part of the reason [1].
Alcohol and THC
Using both at once is likely to cause greater impairment than either alone [7]. Both can cause nausea, and a person who is very drowsy and vomiting can inhale vomit. If someone is that sick, lay them on their side and get help.
If you’ve already had both, stop drinking, switch to water and don’t drive.
Sedatives, benzodiazepines, opioids, sleep aids
These medicines slow the brain and breathing, and combining several substances increases impairment [9]. Don’t take a sleeping pill or an anxiety pill “to come down” unless a doctor has told you it is safe with cannabis. We cover one common pairing in mixing cannabis and Xanax.
Medicines processed by the liver
Swallowed THC is processed by the liver, which also breaks down many prescription drugs. If you take regular medication, such as blood thinners, seizure medicines or antidepressants, ask your doctor or pharmacist before combining it with cannabis.
Need to function soon? What’s realistic, and why you shouldn’t drive
You can tidy up some outward signs, but you can’t speed up your attention and reaction time. The honest plan is to postpone what you can, tell the people who need to know, and get anywhere you need to go without driving.
Getting home
Helps: A sober friend, a rideshare, a taxi or public transit.
Doesn’t make you safe to drive: Waiting “an hour or so” and driving anyway.
Work or family
Helps: Moving the task, handing off childcare, saying you feel unwell.
Doesn’t make you safe to drive: Pushing through tasks that need judgment or machinery.
Red eyes and dry mouth
Helps: Lubricating eye drops and water for comfort.
Doesn’t make you safe to drive: Clear eyes say nothing about how well your brain is working.
Feeling alert
Helps: Rest, food and fresh air while you wait.
Doesn’t make you safe to drive: Coffee or a cold shower: alert is not the same as unimpaired.
Driving
Don’t drive or operate machinery while high. Cannabis slows reaction time, impairs coordination and distorts perception, and driving under its influence is both dangerous and illegal [3]. Impairment can outlast the feeling of being high, especially after an edible.
Can you overdose on weed? What a cannabis overdose means
Yes, in the sense of acute intoxication: taking more THC than your body can handle comfortably. MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine’s health site, defines cannabis intoxication as the euphoria and relaxation people seek, plus the unwanted side effects that come with too much [1].
A fatal overdose caused by cannabis alone is unlikely, but the CDC is clear that cannabis is not harmless [7]. The real dangers are indirect: falls and car crashes, panic that spirals, dehydration from vomiting, dangerous mixes with alcohol or other drugs, and children who eat edibles that look like candy. Uncomplicated intoxication rarely needs medical treatment, while the serious cases often involve other substances [1].
How strong an overdose feels depends on the amount of THC, the form, your tolerance and your health. A dose that a daily user barely notices can overwhelm someone trying cannabis for the first time.
Vomiting that keeps coming back
One episode of nausea after too much THC is different from vomiting that returns again and again in someone who uses cannabis regularly. That repeating pattern can be cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a condition linked to long-term heavy use. It needs a doctor’s evaluation, not another home remedy, and severe nausea or vomiting is a recognized overdose sign in its own right [7].
Why more children end up in the ER
Since adult cannabis use became legal in some states, unintentional cannabis poisonings in children have increased, sometimes requiring emergency room visits or hospital stays [2]. Edibles are the usual culprit: they look and taste like ordinary sweets. See what to do if a child or pet ate a cannabis product.
Signs of a cannabis overdose
Overdose signs show up in the mind, in the body and, at the serious end, as symptoms that need help right away. CDC lists extreme confusion, anxiety, paranoia, panic, a fast heart rate, delusions or hallucinations, higher blood pressure and severe nausea or vomiting [7].
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In the mind
- Anxiety, panic or a sense of doom [7]
- Paranoia [5]
- Confusion and trouble with short-term memory [1]
- Time feels distorted
Stay calm, stay with someone
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In the body
- Fast heart rate and higher blood pressure [4]; in one hospital study, adults most often arrived with a fast heart rate and changes in alertness [8] (single-center retrospective study)
- Nausea or vomiting [7]
- Dizziness, poor coordination [1]
- Sleepiness, dry mouth, red eyes [1]
Rest, fluids, watch closely
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Signs that need help now
When is being too high a medical emergency?
It is an emergency when the symptoms threaten breathing, the heart or safety, or when the person can’t be woken up [1].
Poison Control is free and confidential, and you can also reach it through the federal Poison Help line [11]. The 988 Lifeline answers calls and texts around the clock [10].
What to tell Poison Control
- What was taken: the product name, or a photo of the package.
- How much: the amount of THC listed and how much is missing.
- When it was taken.
- The person’s age and approximate weight.
- Symptoms so far, and anything else taken, including alcohol and medicines.
Until help arrives
Lay them on their side
If the person is very drowsy or vomiting, this keeps the airway clear.
Don’t leave them alone
Watch their breathing and talk to them calmly.
Keep the package
Hand it to the paramedics or describe it to the operator.
What if a child or pet ate a cannabis product?
Call right away; don’t wait for symptoms. Children who consume THC products can become very sick [2], and both children and pets are smaller than the adult the product was made for.
Call now
A child: Poison Control 1-800-222-1222, or 911 in an emergency [2].
A pet: Your veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital.
Signs to watch
Don’t
A child: Wait it out, make them vomit or give them anything to “counteract” it.
A pet: Induce vomiting or give home remedies without the vet’s instructions.
Store it so it can’t be mistaken for food
More on keeping kids safe at home in our article on cannabis use around children.
What should you never do when someone is too high?
Friends, family and strangers often turn into experts in a crisis, and some of their advice makes things worse. Whether it’s you or someone you’re with, avoid these seven things.
Who is at higher risk when they get too high?
For some people, a strong high is more than unpleasant; these groups should be most careful and quickest to call for help.
Does this keep happening? When to talk it through with a doctor
If getting “too high” keeps happening, the form and amount you use are worth going over with a doctor who can see your whole medication list. This article can’t recommend a form or a dose for you; that is a decision for a clinician who knows your health.
How to avoid getting too high next time
Three principles hold for everyone. Start low and go slow with any new product or form. Wait the full onset time before deciding a dose “didn’t work,” especially with edibles. Read the label for THC content every time, because strength varies widely between products. Our guide to medical cannabis dosing explains how doctors approach this with patients.
If you use cannabis for a health reason, the person who decides whether it fits your situation is a physician licensed in your state. The appointment happens online, so you don’t need to travel anywhere; if the doctor approves you, the card itself is issued by your state’s program.
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Cannabis rules differ from state to state, and marijuana is not legal under federal law. What you can buy, how much you can carry and who qualifies are set by each state, so check state-by-state cannabis laws for yours.
Frequently asked questions about sobering up from weed
Can I sober up from weed in 2 hours?
Maybe after smoking or vaping a small amount, since those effects come on fast and fade sooner; not reliably after an edible. Edibles can take up to 2 hours just to kick in, and their effects can last longer than expected [2]. Nothing you drink or do speeds up how fast your body clears THC.
Can you sleep off a high?
Yes, if the person is simply drowsy, breathing normally and someone knows where they are. Sleep is one of the easiest ways to let the high pass. But someone who can’t be woken up, or who has trouble breathing, needs 911, not a nap [1].
Is it safe to drive the next morning?
Why haven’t my edibles kicked in yet?
Because swallowed THC has to pass through your stomach and liver before it reaches your blood. That can take 30 minutes to 2 hours, which is exactly why people take more and end up sick [2]. Give it the full time before deciding it didn’t work.
Why does my high go away so quickly?
Inhaled THC acts fast and is fairly predictable [1], so it also fades sooner than an edible. Regular use builds tolerance, which makes the same amount feel weaker and shorter. If you find yourself using more to get the same effect, that’s worth raising with a doctor.
How do I help a friend who is too high?
Stay with them, move somewhere quiet and remind them calmly that the feeling will pass. Offer water and a light snack, and keep them away from driving, stairs and more cannabis or alcohol. Call 911 for chest pain, fainting, seizures, trouble breathing, or if you can’t wake them [1].
More questions about medical cards? Read the medical card FAQ
Key takeaways: what to remember when you’re too high
If you use cannabis for a health reason
Answer a few questions online
It takes about five minutes.
Meet a physician licensed in your state
The appointment takes about fifteen minutes, at a time you agree on with the doctor.
If approved, get your signed recommendation
It usually arrives within 24–48 hours after the appointment.
Questions before you book? Call (888) 409-2951 or email [email protected]. Severe symptoms need 911 or Poison Control, not an appointment.
References
11 sources
- 1. National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus. Marijuana intoxication.
- 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cannabis and Poisoning.
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- 4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cannabis and Heart Health.
- 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cannabis and Mental Health.
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- 10. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- 11. Health Resources and Services Administration. Poison Help.
This article is for general information for adults and is not medical advice; use cannabis only as your state’s law allows. For severe symptoms, call 911. Whether you qualify for medical cannabis is decided by a physician at your appointment, and the card is issued by your state.
In my youth, when I urgently needed to sober up from weed, I simply took a contrast shower, switching first cold water, then hot. I advise you to focus on cold water, because when warm water flows, it is insanely relaxing and after that you want to go back to bed … by the way, do not forget about water, it is very important!