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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.

All about Hemp

Hemp is something that’s used not just for cannabis consumption, but it’s also something more. it can be used in rope, clothing, cleaning products, food, and is even considered a biofuel. While it won’t create the high that weed does, this is something that still offers a ton of health benefits.

What it is

Hemp is part of the cannabis sativa species, and it also does have the same ancestor that marijuana and other types of cannabis plants have. While cannabis is usually bred solely for the buds and the cultivate profiles, or the psychoactive reasons, the hemp plant is bred for the fibers of the stalk, and the seeds that are used as a great resource.

The thing with hemp, is that it’s not something new. It’s been used for years and is considered the oldest crop that’s been domesticated known to people on earth. We get fiber directly from the stems of the plant, which is what’s used to make materials to build, clothing, rope, and even paper in a lot of cases. You can also get oil of this directly from the flowers and leaves, offering better cooking, and the seeds are also a great protein for you to use too.

The difference between legal hemp that you can get anywhere and those that are considered marijuana is basically the amount of THC in this. Most hemp plants have less than .3% THC in it, but you can also get marijuana cultivars from this, with little THC, but it’s still viewed as marijuana typically by the government.

The differences between hemp and Marijuana

There are some differences between this. The first and most obvious is the THC content within this. Psychoactive strains tend to contain a lot more THC, but all hemp that’s legal has only .3% THC in this, based on the dry weight. Even with the differences, farmers do need to have a license to raise the hemp, in order to work with the US laws. Hemp also has a lot of the same compounds that are found in marijuana too, which makes it something worth using.

However, the big difference is that it’s in lower amounts. So you can consume it to have the benefits, but it’s not as worthwhile compared to say using other types of cannabis products such as CBD. Hemp is usually bred to get the seeds and the stalk, which is used for a variety of applications, including industrial and nutritional applications, and it also is a great bioremediatory to help restore soil that needs it.

Marijuana is bred and grown for one reason: the trichomes. The trichomes are where a ton of the different cannabinoids are, including those that aren’t necessarily active. CBN, CBD, THCV, and the like offer a ton of great, therapeutic benefits to this that can really shine when you breed them a certain way.

Hemp uses

Hemp is something that’s used for a variety of reasons, including food, clothing, and other materials.

CBD oil is actually taken from the leaves and the flowers, which is a legal way federally to let people use CBD as a supplement, which is why a lot of the cultivation for farmers is usually for this. Hemp oil is great for cooking, since it has a lot of omega-3s in it.

The fibers are used for clothing, textiles, papers, ropes, and other materials to build. You can harvest to hurds in order to make anything from ceiling panels to bedding. The fibers that are on the outer parts of this do actually get separated as well too.

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.