A phrase that’s often thrown about (in varying scenarios) is “less is more”. That philosophy definitely holds true with things like pharmaceuticals or sugary drinks. A similar case can be made around cannabis consumption, but for different reasons.
If you are reading this article, you probably enjoy getting high. You probably also understand through personal experiences that you reach a point where the next hit off a vape or bite of an edible is not going to make your high any better or more intense. It’s here where the opportunity exists to reduce consumption that’s not really accomplishing anything other than unnecessarily increasing your tolerance and draining your pocketbook.
Keeping your THC tolerance (by definition) helps ensure that you need less THC to achieve the desired effects. Here are some tips to help you keep your THC tolerance low:
Take a Time-Out
Taking breaks from THC consumption is one of the most effective ways to lower your tolerance. A break of a few days to a couple of weeks can reset your tolerance significantly.
Scheduled Breaks: Plan regular breaks (e.g., a week off every month) to prevent your tolerance from building up too high.
Use Lower Potencies / Doses
Try using smaller amounts of THC. Also, there’s been a ton written over the years about the importance of THC% vs. the terpenes that the particular strain contains. Lower THC% strains with the right terpene mux can lead to a more robust high then some that are high in THC, but unimpressive with respect to the terpene profile.
Switch Up Your Strains and Consumption Methods
Bounce between different ways to consume to avoid becoming too accustomed to any particular method. Similarly with strains, have a few of each type (Sativa, Indica, Hybrid) around so that your body doesn’t become too used to any particular one.
Incorporate CBD
Incorporate CBD into your daily routine. CBD can counteract some of the tolerance-building effects of THC. There are a bunch of great CBD companies that make products that don’t have any psychedelic effects.
Keep Track
If you really want to pay close attention to your consumption, try keeping a journal of your usage, noting the amount, frequency, and effects.
Cannabis can be fun for all and medically beneficial for many seniors and older stoners. It’s still a good idea, to introduce as little THC into your body as possible that achieves the desired effects.