What is greening out?

Greening out, also known as getting "too high," refers to experiencing unpleasant and sometimes distressing psychological and physical effects after consuming cannabis. While not life-threatening, it can be uncomfortable and even scary.

Symptoms can vary but often include:

• Anxiety or panic: Feeling intensely worried, fearful, or overwhelmed. Anxiety
• Paranoia: Experiencing irrational thoughts of distrust or suspicion. Paranoia
• Nausea or vomiting: Feeling sick to your stomach or throwing up. Nausea
• Dizziness or lightheadedness: Feeling unsteady or like you might faint. Dizziness
• Increased heart rate: Feeling like your heart is racing. Increased%20Heart%20Rate
• Confusion: Difficulty thinking clearly or remembering things. Confusion
• Sweating or chills: Experiencing sudden changes in body temperature. Sweating
• Tremors or shaking: Uncontrollable shaking of the body. Tremors

Several factors can contribute to greening out:

• Dosage: Consuming too much cannabis, especially if you're inexperienced. Dosage
• THC Content: High THC levels in the cannabis product. THC%20Content
• Method of Consumption: Edibles can have delayed and more intense effects compared to smoking. Method%20of%20Consumption
• Individual Tolerance: People have different sensitivities to cannabis. Individual%20Tolerance
• Set and Setting: Your mental state (set) and environment (setting) can influence your experience. Set%20and%20Setting
• Interaction with other substances: Alcohol and other drugs can intensify the effects of cannabis. Interaction%20with%20other%20substances

What to do if you're greening out:

• Stay calm: Remind yourself that the effects are temporary.
• Find a safe and comfortable place: Reduce sensory overload.
• Hydrate: Drink water to combat dehydration.
• Eat something: Having a snack can help regulate blood sugar.
• Engage in relaxing activities: Listen to calming music, meditate, or do deep breathing exercises.
• Sleep: If possible, try to sleep it off.
• Talk to someone: Having a friend or trusted person nearby can be reassuring.

Preventing greening out:

• Start low and go slow: Begin with a small dose and wait to see how it affects you.
• Know your limits: Be aware of your tolerance and avoid exceeding it.
• Choose cannabis products wisely: Pay attention to THC content.
• Avoid mixing cannabis with other substances: Especially alcohol.
• Consume in a comfortable environment: Choose a setting where you feel safe and relaxed.