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Psychedelic Cannabis and You

When someone mentions psychedelic drugs, what comes to mind? Most people probably jump to some of the generic and stereotypical psychedelic drugs like mushrooms or something. But what if I were to tell you that there is such a thing as psychedelic cannabis? Yes, you heard me correctly.

I have written about different strains of marijauna a lot on this blog, and that is simply because the world of cannabis is just so broad. There are well over 700 strains of cannabis, and there seems to be more added to that list every year. In fact, cultivators and growers are working hard to produce more potent, effective, and downright fun strains every day.

One thing that we have to look forward to in the future of cannabis is how strains will be developed and perfected over the course of the next few years. We will be smoking strains of weed that your parents would have never been able to dream of back in their day. Either way, today I wanted to take some time to talk about psychedelic strains of cannabis.

Most marijuana users are pretty hit or miss when it comes to this type of marijuana. In some areas of the country, psychedelic strains are the first ones to sell out. In others, they can’t really get them off of the shelves. Whichever camp you may fall into, I think that psychedelic strains of cannabis are cool enough to at least know about. However, research can be hard and boring, and that is why I have taken the liberty of doing it for you. So today, we are going to be talking about everything you have ever needed to know about psychedelic strains of marijuana.

So what differentiates psychedelic strains from other types of weed? More specifically, what about them is so special? Well, it all comes down to science my friends. It is pretty common knowledge that cannabis makes you high. The THC content that marijuana contains will determine the type of high, and the intensity of it, that a user will experience. Weed strains basically fall into 3 camps – sativa, indica, and hybrid.

Sativa is a type of THC that is generally associated with head highs, alertness, energy, and increased mood. Indica on the other hand, is more associated with feelings of peace, drowsiness, and relaxation. Hybrids, as the name suggests, are basically combination strains made up of indica and sativa in varying amounts. It is not totally known why some strains produce more psychoactive effects than others, but it remains true that certain strains tend to help people trip out a little more than others.

Cultivators do not necessarily breed strains of cannabis specifically for psychedelic effects, simply because there is not a huge market for it in the marijuana industry. However, it is often a by-product of a strain and therefore it gets sold as such. If you are interested in trying out psychedelic cannabis for yourself, there are a few things that you should keep in mind before doing so. The number one thing is the effects that it can have.

One of the most notable symptoms of using psychedelic cannabis strains is a shift in how a person perceives time and space. Have you ever gotten so high that you completely lost your sense of time and space? Maybe it feels like an hour has passed but it’s only been a couple minutes, or vice versa. Some people seek this out in their smoke sessions, while others prefer to stay away from it. Either way, it is one of the coolest parts about psychedelic cannabis in my opinion.

Types of Cannabis Oil Concentrates

One thing that makes cannabis different from the rest, is how versatile it is. It’s more than just flowers, there are also edibles and pre-rolls too. Another fun way is through concentrates, and here, we’ll give you a few different types, and how they’re consumed.

Live Resin

This is basically undiluted types of cannabis that’s directly concentrated. It’s taken from the extraction of flash frozen flowers, so all of the cannabinoids and terpenes that are flavorful are there. It usually has a golden or orange appearance. Most people use live resin through: –

dabbing with a dab rig
Adding it to the top of a bowl or joint
Vaping this

Live resin is something you should always start small with, as it does have a lot of THC, and this can cause a lot of effects real fast, so keep that in mind.

Cannabis Oil

This is one that’s done directly through extractions, and usually, it’s from the original dried flower.

While the methods do differ, most of them use CO2 with this, preserving the original cannabinoids within the plant, and it’s a full-spectrum kind of resin. This is one that’s super easy for you to use too.

To use this, do the following:

Take the dosage and use a syringe to get it out.
Put it underneath the tongue and wait around 30 seconds for it to fully absorb
Sterilize the syringe with some hot water, then let it dry out
You can also do this by adding it to drinks and foods like an edible

These usually take a little bit longer to work, and you should always try to start with low dosages, and go slow, so that you don’t have to worry about possibly taking too much.

Isolates

These are those that have high levels of one cannabinoid within it, and they come in specific formats. Some of them include oils, powders, edibles, and more. some of them are also odorless too. You can usually ingest this, or use it like a tincture sublingually to get the effects

To use it as a tincture, you do the following:

Take this, put it under the tongue and wait until it’s dissolved
Add it to drinks and then serve it
Once you use this, you can just wait. The cool thing about all isolates, is that they are decarbed, so no heat is required to make the effect of this happen.

Rosin Has

Rosin, or hash, is basically a more concentrated type of cannabis with an orange or brown color to this. Lots of people like this one because it’s incredibly flavorful, doesn’t combust, and is very potent.

You can use this in the following ways:

– adding to bongs and bowls

Dabbing this in a dab rig

Vaping it with other concentrates

These are definitely popular because they’re very potent. It’s got a lot of THC within this, so if you’re going to be someone who uses this, always make sure that you do take these slow too.

Diamonds

Finally, we’ve got diamonds.

These are structures that are made of crystal shapes, and they do look like diamonds, but they’re transparent. You can make these easily, and you can add these to rigs and dab pens, and also crush them up into joints. These are super concentrated, so definitely go little with the types of concentrates, and do it in a way that’s smart and effective.

With cannabis, you’ve got a lot of options, and these are the concentration options to check out.

What’s a T-Break

If you’re someone that uses cannabis a lot, you might get to certain points where the enjoyment is far less. The same happens with just about everything. Coffee for instance is good because the first time will give you some energy, and better clarity, but as you continue, the individual starts to get used to it, and the caffeine effects go away.

If you want to feel that same burst every single time, you have to either get something stronger or drink more coffee, and this is how a tolerance for this begins to develop.

This works in the same way with cannabis. You get a THC tolerance, and when that occurs, it’s nowhere near as enjoyable. The good thing about this though, is that the break doesn’t have to last forever, and you’ll be able to enjoy the effects over time.

What Tolerance With Cannabis

In general, your body has CB1 and CB2 receptors, which cannabis works on. Sometimes, your body resists this over time, and you’ll have to consume either a stronger strain, or more in order to get the effect.

The ECS definitely controls a lot of the basic functions including appetite, sleep, memory, mood, even your fertility, and there are various receptors.

One good thing about this, is that if you take a break from this, you get the full benefits over time.

Is it Bad to Get a Tolerance?

This is something that you may wonder.

A little bit is actually good, because if you’ve got no tolerance, you’ll continuously feel paranoid and overly high, and that can be uncomfortable.

If you have a tiny bit of tolerance, it’ll allow you to enjoy the benefits a whole lot better, while experiencing far less effects in terms of the psychoactive aspects of the plant itself.

With that said, too much tolerance can make things hard.

The Benefits of Breaks

While it might be a bit hard at first, this actually can be beneficial.

Over time, you lower the tolerance, and it can also help you use less down the line.

Less cannabis means that you’re saving some money, and you’ll also get to keep more of the weed that you buy to smoke.

It’s good for a lot of people who want to properly maximize those benefits. The big thing to understand though, is that it’s different for everyone. Not everyone needs a long tolerance break. A couple of days might be good. It depends on the type of ECS that you have your own personal psychological makeup, and well, how much cannabis you’ve got.

Some people, however, can’t do this. This is especially true in the event of someone who uses cannabis medically. Taking a break from this can make the condition worse, and it’s something that isn’t good for you.

For those who do partake in self-medication, this is something that’s good for you, and it can help.

You don’t have to always quit cold turkey either. If you take a lot, sometimes lessening the amount is good. Your body will slowly reduce what it needs over time. Some people benefit from taking a fraction, and only using that fraction for a little bit, allowing them to get the full effects.

Just like with virtually anything, you do develop tolerances. The solution to every tolerance is to take a bit of a break from it. That’s why, if you notice the cannabis not working the same way that it used to, and you’re tired of taking gross amounts to maximize the effects, consider a T-break for your needs.