{"id":3595,"date":"2021-02-11T21:34:47","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T21:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/?p=3595"},"modified":"2026-04-22T19:50:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:50:25","slug":"what-does-it-feel-like-to-be-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/introduction\/what-does-it-feel-like-to-be-high","title":{"rendered":"What does it feel like to be high?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Whether you're new to the world of weed or a seasoned toker, you might be curious about how people feel when they're high on cannabis. Here you'll learn what the science says about how it feels to be high on weed and the factors that affect a high. You'll also hear from cannabis consumers of different ages and experience levels about how they feel when they're high.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_3599\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"What does it feel like to be high?\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>What it feels like to be high is a subjective experience that's different for everyone.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_3599\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Bubbler_835-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"What does it feel like to be high?\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-science-says-about-how-weed-makes-us-feel\">\n\tWhat science says about how weed makes us feel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many clinical studies on the effects of cannabis begin by acknowledging that it results in <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33032307\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">relaxation, loss of inhibition<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30199388\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">euphoria, altered perceptions<\/a>, and sleepiness. On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32483988\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">it can also lead to<\/a> paranoia, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, dry mouth, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33032307\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">fear, and hallucinations<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI like to think of getting 'high' in two components: your mood, and your abilities,\u201d said Dr. Adie Rae, a neuroscientist and scientific adviser to Weedmaps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCannabis is well-known to cause positive changes in mood. This is typically called euphoria. There is a huge range of positive mood, from a subtle sense of ease all the way up to full-blown joy and elation. Where you'll fall on this spectrum depends a lot on your baseline mood state (how you feel before you smoke), the product you use, and the composition of <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/cannabis-and-your-body\/endocannabinoid-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">your endocannabinoid system<\/a>,\u201d explained Rae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joy and elation are possible outcomes of ingesting THC but some people feel a heightened urge to paint, write, play music, or otherwise express themselves. Or they may choose to read or engage in deep, thoughtful conversations. Marijuana use can cause a change in perspective or thought processes that some say makes them more creatively inclined. \u201cIt would be oversimplifying to say that cannabis makes you more creative, but at the right dose and in the right person, <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/news\/2020\/08\/8-of-the-best-cannabis-strains-for-creativity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">creativity could be one possible outcome<\/a> of the changes in brain activity,\u201d Rae told Weedmaps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_3598\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"marijuana and creativity\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Those who use marijuana often cite feeling creative.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_3598\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3610_August-Social-Ask_Paint_004-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"marijuana and creativity\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clearly, what it feels like to be high is a subjective experience that's different for everyone. How you feel when you're high also depends on a multitude of external factors. But does being high always feel good? \u201cThere is a dose window for positive mood, and if you use too much for your level of tolerance, you can overshoot this window and end up feeling anxious or paranoid,\u201d Rae said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To decrease the likelihood of experiencing a \u201cbad trip\u201d and feeling anxious or paranoid, increase your dosage in small increments to understand your tolerance level. It's best to test the weed waters with small doses of low-THC products. Once you know how that makes you feel, you can increase as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to altering your mood and perception, cannabis use can also affect your ability to function, remember things, reason, and feel inhibition. A study published in 2018 in the journal Behavioural Pharmacology found that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30199388\/\">cannabis decreased inhibition<\/a>, particularly in doses high in THC, but had a less concrete effect on memory and reasoning. As Rae points out, \u201cYou may be forgetful, have trouble keeping up in conversation or following the plot of a movie, and of course, may not have all the physical abilities required to safely drive a car. Your reaction time slows, and your sense of time goes out of whack.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The science is clear on THC being the primary psychoactive component of cannabis and, therefore, the main factor in the strength and duration of feeling high. But <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/dictionary\/terpenes\">terpenes may also play a role<\/a> in the marijuana high experience. According to a 2018 study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, there are many studies where terpenes have been shown to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30096653\/\">ease pain, anxiety, and depression<\/a>, which could account for part of the euphoria that many people associate with being high.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, each individual will have a unique experience with cannabis. \u201cNo matter how we try to quantify or describe the mood state, thinking state, or psychological effects of cannabis, these phenomena are often ineffable; they can only be felt by the person getting high,\u201d Rae asserted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_3597\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"virtual smoke sesh\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Getting the right dose for your body is crucial.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_3597\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3754_10_2020_Oct_Thanksgiving_0276-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"virtual smoke sesh\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"real-people-talk-about-how-being-high-feels\">\n\tReal people talk about how being high feels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Weedmaps spoke with a trio of people across the country to understand how they feel when they're high on marijuana. Here's what they had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI'm a social stoner, meaning I only get high around other people, which has been hard since Covid hit. Before Covid, I would light up a bong with friends and just feel happy, like everything and everyone was in harmony.\u201d \u2014 Ryan, age 24, Boulder, Colorado<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI've been smoking weed since I was 17. Now I've got a medical card. My tolerance is pretty high at this point, but I still love that spacey chill feeling I get when I light up a joint. Sweet oblivion.\u201d \u2014 Harold, age 58, Fort Myers, Florida&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI didn't like how I felt the one time I tried edibles. I had a small cookie and small brownie and felt more stoned than high. Like I was in a stupor. But at the same time, my heart was beating so fast and I felt panicked. Not good. Plus it lasted through the night and I woke up with a pounding headache.\u201d \u2014 Tatiana, age 39, Savannah, Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"factors-that-affect-a-cannabis-high\">\n\tFactors that affect a cannabis high<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consumption method<\/strong>. Some cannabis consumption methods may have stronger and longer effects than others. Edibles, for example, may be more potent and long-lasting in their effects than vaping or smoking, but experiences will vary among consumers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage. <\/strong>Getting the right dose for your body is crucial. This includes an appropriate ratio of CBD to THC so that the cannabinoids can work in tandem through the entourage effect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cannabinoids. <\/strong>CBD and THC are the two main cannabinoids in cannabis, but more than 100 have been isolated in the plant. CBN, CBG, and THCV are just a few of the other cannabinoids that could influence your experience. THCV may have the potential to decrease the negative side effects (notably anxiety) of THC, according to Rae.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potency. <\/strong>Potency depends on how much of a certain cannabinoid is present and how that cannabinoid is delivered (i.e., smoking, eating, etc.). Cannabis containing high levels of THC is more potent and can produce a very intense high.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_3596\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Pinene cannabis terpene\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Pinene is a terpene found in both pine needles and cannabis.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_3596\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CRTV-3358_Social-710_Project-Terpene_pinene_16x9-2.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Pinene cannabis terpene\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Terpenes. <\/strong>Though there are no human studies on terpenes' role in consumers feeling high, there is evidence of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6332383\/\" target=\"_blank\">the anti-anxiety effects<\/a> of several terpenes commonly found in cannabis. Another terpene common in cannabis, pinene, shows promise as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31467573\/\" target=\"_blank\">a schizophrenia treatment<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weed strain. <\/strong>Consumers have countless weed strains from which to choose and some are famous for certain effects. Known for its heady and euphoric high, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/news\/2020\/10\/the-best-strains-of-all-time-according-to-experts\/\" target=\"_blank\">OG Kush is a perennial favorite<\/a>. Other strains, such as Jack Herer, have been reported to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/news\/2020\/11\/the-5-best-weed-strains-for-working-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\">help consumers focus and be productive<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tolerance. <\/strong>All other factors aside, your personal tolerance level may be the most critical component to how you feel when you're high. If you're new to cannabis, assume that your tolerance level is low and start with less potent strains and lower dosages. Always <a href=\"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">shop for weed at a licensed dispensary<\/a> and consult with a qualified medical professional before beginning a cannabis regimen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"bottom-line\">\n\tBottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Weed produces different effects for everyone. The key to finding the right products for you is to experiment cautiously. Start with a low dose \u2014 one puff of a joint or 2 mg of THC for edibles \u2014 and observe how different cannabinoids, strains, and consumption methods make you feel. 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