BackDoes more THC always mean a stronger high?
23.09.2022
Have you ever noticed a difference between the level of THC consumption and the effects it produces on you? It would be a mistake to say that this relationship is linear and that it increases at the same level. Simply put, this means that the strongest THC is not necessarily the one that gives you the most pleasure or the strongest high.
This article explores what other factors you should consider in your THC consumption. ome of them may surprise you.
What is the effect of THC?
First, let's look a little closer at what substance we're dealing with. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is a naturally occurring chemical found in the cannabis plant. When consumed by humans, it can be activated in a number of ways. The latter is often considered to be primarily responsible for the high. The effects produced in the body manifest themselves in different ways. Let's see what the different effects are like depending on the method:
Smoked THC
When THC is smoked, it is absorbed by the body very quickly. It interacts quickly with the endocannabinoid system of our body. This system consists of cannabinoid receptors that are present throughout the human body and respond to THC. They are responsible for activating the effects in our body. In other words, the effects occur very quickly.
THC is consumed
While the effects of THC are relatively immediate when it comes to smoked THC, THC can take much longer to take effect when taken orally. It is easy to understand that when THC is ingested, it must first travel a certain distance before its effect is activated.
However, speed is not always a good thing. In fact, it seems that although THC absorption can occur in different ways, this is not always the reason why the high changes. So what else could be responsible?
What other factors affect your high?
Your dosage
The long-awaited answer to the oft-asked question of whether stronger THC produces a higher high. A study of 121 candidates shows that a higher dose of THC does not necessarily lead to a higher sensation of pleasure. So it seems that the dose is not the deciding factor.
However, it is still important to find the right middle ground in your dosage so that you can fully enjoy your pleasure without wasting it. You don't want to use more product to get the same results, or possibly worse, than with a lower dose. So it's all about correctly assessing your dosage and knowing what your personal limits are.
Age
A study in rats showed that young adult rats tolerated the effects better than older adults. However, it could be that the relationship has more to do with how long you have been smoking, as well as your smoking habits.
Your environment
The environment in which your consumption occurs has more impact than you might think. It would be foolish to underestimate this detail. Depending on where you are and who you are with, you can have a completely different experience despite using the same product and the strongest THC.
Your personal tolerance
Your consumption habits, the frequency with which you consume the strongest THC, but also your physical and mental state can affect how you will react during your high. In other words: Your personal tolerance differs from that of your colleague, neighbor, friend or fellow smoker. It is very important to keep in mind that this is a very personal thing, and it is good to be able to determine this so that you can enjoy your consumption and your sense of pleasure on all levels. There are many factors that can affect your high, and while THC dosage is one of them, there are many others that you should consider. To get the most out of your high, take each of them into account and your high will be even better.