How to Get Rid of a Weed Hangover

Last night was great! But the brain fog, dry mouth, and fatigue you feel climbing out of bed the next morning? Not so much. Medical research on weed hangovers is pretty limited, but countless cannabis users can testify to the uncomfortable symptoms that weed can bring about the next morning. To help you out, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of remedies to help you feel better in no time. We'll also share plenty of prevention tips so you can avoid weed hangovers in the future.

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Quick Remedies

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    Drink plenty of water. Tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, is what gives you that great high whenever you smoke some weed or enjoy an edible. Unfortunately, it also lowers your saliva production, leaving you with a really dry mouth.[1] Sipping lots of water can help with this—it can also help you feel more alert as you get ready for the day.[2]
    • Staying hydrated can also help reduce any headache symptoms you may have woken up with.
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    Brew yourself a cup of coffee. Weed hangovers can leave you feeling pretty sluggish and off your game. While coffee isn’t a cure-all, a cup of joe can definitely help you feel more alert as you wake up.[3]
    • Tea is a great alternative if you aren’t a fan of coffee. Ginger tea in particular might be a big help if you’re feeling nauseous.[4]
    • Some people claim that coffee and other caffeinated drinks can make you dehydrated, but this isn’t really true. Caffeine makes you need to pee a little more, but it won’t severely dehydrate you.[5]
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    Eat a full, balanced breakfast. A big, greasy breakfast isn’t just for alcohol hangovers—it’s also a great cure for weed hangovers, too. Getting even a little food in your stomach will help you feel a bit better.[6] You might munch on some:
    • Whole wheat toast
    • Whole wheat waffles
    • Turkey bacon
    • Eggs
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    Hop in the shower. There’s nothing quite like a stream of warm, steamy water to help clear away the fog of a weed hangover. If you’re in a rush, take a cold shower to help you feel awake, alert, and refreshed right away.[7]
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    Get a little bit of exercise. Going for a quick walk or run is a great way to shake off that pesky brain fog and fatigue. A bit of fresh air and sunlight can help clear your mind and get you feeling back to normal in no time.[8]
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    Nap if you have enough free time in your schedule. There’s nothing wrong with rolling over and catching a few more zzzs if you’re really struggling to get out of bed. While it’s not a “quick” remedy, a nap gives you some much-needed R&R that’ll help you recover.[9]
    • If you don’t have a ton of free time, try taking a quick nap or a multi-hour snooze.
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    Reach for an OTC painkiller if you have a headache. When it comes to headaches, you can’t go wrong with some acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Just make sure that you take the proper dosage, and that you don’t take more than the recommended amount within 24 hours.[10]
    • Acetaminophen: Take up to 1000 mg in 1 dose; don’t take more than 4000 mg in 1 day[11]
    • Ibuprofen: Take up to 800 mg in 1 dose; don’t take more than 3200 mg in 1 day[12]
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    Treat any lingering nausea or headaches with CBD. Although CBD comes from the marijuana plant, it doesn’t have the same high-inducing qualities that THC has.[13] Instead, take a CBD gummy or tincture to help ease any nausea or headaches you’re dealing with in the AM.[14]
    • Visit your local dispensary to see what CBD products are available.[15] You can find some CBD products online, too.
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Prevention Tips

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    Smoke or eat enough marijuana to get yourself comfortably high. When it comes to weed and edibles, everyone has different tolerance levels and comfort zones. Knowing yours can help you get comfortably high without having a pesky hangover the next day.[16]
    • If you don’t know what your limit is, ask a dispensary employee for advice. They can help you figure out the right dose.
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    Get ready for bed at the same time that you normally would. Sticking to your regular routine can help prevent a weed hangover from popping up the next morning. So, if you normally go to bed at midnight, try heading to bed around that time instead of pulling an all-nighter.[17]
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    Take it slow when trying new products. Cannabis comes in all types of strains and potencies, so it’s impossible to know how your body will react when you’re trying a new product for the first time. Always stick with a really low dose when you’re first starting out, so you’re less likely to end up with a weed hangover.
    • For example, vaping marijuana can lead to greater symptoms of paranoia and anxiety.[18] You’d want to start with a really small dose when trying this method for the first time.
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    Stick to either alcohol or weed instead of using both simultaneously. If you drink a lot and get high, there’s a very good chance that you’ll get some type of hangover the next morning.[19] Getting drunk and high also comes with a lot of risky side effects, like:
    • Increased chances of THC overdose or alcohol poisoning
    • Impaired judgment
    • Worsened dehydration[20]
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    Limit how much weed you use throughout the week. Weed hangovers can feel pretty similar to weed withdrawal symptoms, which are common among regular cannabis users. If you smoke weed or take edibles super frequently, try spacing out your sessions and see how you feel.[21]
    • If you usually smoke weed every day, you could try smoking once every 2-3 days instead.
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Warnings

  • Double-check that your weed is totally natural and not synthetic. Synthetic weed can lead to really serious side effects, like vomiting and increased heart rate.[23]
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  2. ↑ https://www.drugs.com/acetaminophen.html#dosage
  3. ↑ https://www.drugs.com/ibuprofen.html#dosage
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  13. ↑ https://www.ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2019-06/CCSA-7-Things-About-Edible-Cannabis-2019-en.pdf
  14. ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/hsb/chemicals/sc/default.html

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