Can You Take Too Much CBD Oil?
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It is often asked whether it is possible to take too much CBD or consume too much cannabis. There are some people who consider cannabis and its derivatives as completely harmless and the side effects.
You definitively cannot overdose on cannabis whereas with many commonly prescribed medications such as opioids have numerous negative side effects. There has yet to be any reported deaths attributed from excessive cannabis use. However, this doesn’t mean that smoking too much cannabis is bad for you.
How Much is Too Much Cannabis?
Everybody’s constitution is different, and cannabis has a varied effect dependent on the consumer’s body’s constitution.
Edible cannabis products are the most likely to cause an adverse reaction. This is partly because it takes longer for cannabis edible products to begin to take effect. After eating an edible, it can take anywhere between 20 minutes and 2 hours before the effects of the product begin to take effect. Many people decide to eat more edibles as they are not feeling much of an effect and eat more to try to boost the effect. Then a few hours later they have eaten too many edibles and are uncontrollably high.
Cannabis products that contain higher levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is the compound that causes the user to get high, can cause an adverse reaction in some people and those who are new to using cannabis.
What is a Bad Cannabis Reaction Like?
Cannabis can have a few undesirable side-effects, these include:
- Confusion
- Thirstiness
- Dry Mouth
- Concentration Problems
- Slow Reactions
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Increased Heart Rate
- Anxiety
- Depression
In more severe instances cannabis can cause hallucinations, paranoia, panic attacks, nausea and vomiting.
The side effects listed above can last from anywhere between half an hour to an entire day. Cannabis that is high in THC is associated with more severe with longer lasting effects.
What to do if you have a bad reaction to cannabis?
If you believe you or a companion have consumed too much cannabis, there are a few things you can do to reduce the effects.
Relax – if you feel stressed or anxious, it is important stay calm.
Eat some food – if you feel sick, it may be a good idea to eat some food. This may not be what you feel like doing but it is important if you are experiencing dry mouth.
Drink some water – make sure you drink plenty water if you do not feel great after consuming cannabis.
Sleep – the best thing to do sometimes is to rest and get some sleep.
Tips for using CBD and Cannabis
If you wish to avoid having a negative experience, there are a few things you may wish to keep in mind.
Start with low doses, if you are using any cannabinoid product it is important to start at a low dose and gradually increase the dosage.
Watch your step with edibles, as edibles can take a substantial amount of time to take effect and people can end up taking too many edibles.
It is best to start with a CBD product such as CBD vape oil.
Conclusion
Nobody has ever died from overdosing from cannabis in the history of the human race. It is possible to take too much cannabis and have a negative reaction.
If you are new to cannabis it is important to be careful about how much cannabis you consume and give yourself plenty of time to feel the effects before taking more. If you would like to read more specifically about CBD, then please feel free to read our comprehensive guide to the side effects of CBD oil.
