{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/hangover/","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2610-markdown","title":"5 Reasons to Try Cannabis to Relieve Your Hangover","slug":"5-reasons-to-try-cannabis-to-relieve-your-hangover","content":"For a condition that’s commonly experienced by people across the world, we know remarkably little about what exactly causes a hangover. A group of researchers who’ve dubbed themselves the Alcohol Hangover Research Group are changing all that. Their work indicates that hangovers are an inflammatory response—similar to what happens to our bodies when we get an infection or an illness. \r\n\r\nThis theory might explain why marijuana, which has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, is sometimes touted as a hangover cure. While there’s no research on the matter, some evidence suggests cannabis can help us overcome the most debilitating symptoms of a hangover—namely nausea, headaches, stomach issues, fatigue and, of course, irritability. \r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\r\n\r\n### 1. Cannabis Can Nip Nausea in the Bud\r\n\r\nSometimes nausea from a hangover is so severe that you can’t keep anything down—not even water. Cannabis, with its well-established anti-emetic properties, can help you overcome that nausea so that you can get food and liquids into your body—a crucial step to feeling better.\r\n\r\nMedical marijuana patients undergoing chemotherapy and those with HIV/AIDS often use cannabis to help combat nausea, so there’s a good chance it could also help you the morning after a long, booze-filled night out. \r\n\r\n### 2. Cannabis Can Relieve the Pounding in Your Head\r\n\r\nHeadaches can be one of the hardest hangover symptoms to cope with. Thankfully, cannabis has a good track record in this department: The plant has been known to treat and prevent migraines for centuries.\r\n\r\nIn the United States, marijuana was a common headache cure that physicians turned to from 1874 all the way up to 1942. Even today, much anecdotal evidence exists for the use of marijuana in the treatment of headaches—no matter how the headaches originated.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, there are many marijuana strains on the market that are said to relieve cranial pain and pressure—some examples are [Headband](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7ccfafd520d60009f4f4ac), [Durban Poison](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7cb16cd520d60009f4f4a3) and [Ghost Train Haze](https://www.hellomd.com/strains/5a7ce421d520d60009f4f4b7). \r\n\r\nRELATED: [THE 5 MOST POPULAR MARIJUANA STRAINS](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5817b52aeab4e6000a28b544/the-5-most-popular-strains-of-cannabis)\r\n\r\n### 3. Cannabis Can Help Soothe Your Stomach \r\n\r\nRum bum, grog bog, the booze poos—whatever you want to call it, diarrhea the day after a night of drinking is a common occurrence. This nagging gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort can keep you from going about your day. \r\n\r\nLab research has shown that your gut contains a high concentration of cannabinoid receptors: places in the body where cannabis’s active constituents tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) attach to elicit certain effects. This is likely part of the reason why cannabis is known to provide relief in patients with Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome and other GI issues. Those who use cannabis for these purposes say that it can help with cramping while also modulating diarrhea and constipation. \r\n\r\n### 4. The Right Cannabis Strain Can Help You Fight Fatigue\r\n\r\nGeneral sluggishness is a common hangover symptom—luckily, the right kind of cannabis can get you out of bed and working on your to-do list. While this may not be your ultimate goal on hangover day, marijuana can still help you feel less groggy and more focused—some sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome use cannabis for just this purpose. If you have something to do on the day of a hangover, picking up a marijuana strain or product with uplifting sativa effects might be the way to go. \r\n\r\n### 5. Cannabis Can Make You Less Grouchy\r\n\r\nAny of the aforementioned symptoms could make anyone cranky. But in some folks, anxiety and depression are actual hangover symptoms. Luckily cannabis, which can have mood-boosting effects, might be able to help.\r\n\r\nIt’s still not clear what kind of effects cannabis can have on mood disorders, but those who use it for these types of conditions note that it promotes a general sense of calm and well-being. \r\n\r\nAnd if you’re just generally irritable because well, you feel awful, cannabis can help a lot of hangover symptoms, which in turn just puts you in a better mood. So the next time you’re struggling through a hangover, try a little bit of cannabis. It just might make you feel a little less miserable, and a whole lot better.\r\n\r\nPhoto credit: [Matthew Henry](https://unsplash.com/@matthewhenry)\r\n\r\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.  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And while there’s minimal scientific evidence to support marijuana hangovers, much anecdotal evidence suggest that this phenomenon exists in some form—even if we don’t completely understand it. \n\nSome commonly reported symptoms of marijuana hangovers include: \n\n* Headache \n* Lethargy\n* Dry mouth\n* Nausea\n* Brain fog \n* Congested sinuses\n\nThe effects of a marijuana hangover can vary based on person and type of cannabis consumed—similar to an alcohol hangover. And much like an alcohol hangover, what you decide to do the night before and morning after can influence how long the marijuana hangover lasts.   \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### One Study on Marijuana Hangovers Suggests They Are Real\n\nThe most commonly referenced study on marijuana hangovers is one conducted in 1985 and published in _Drug & Alcohol Dependency_. The study rightly receives criticism for its small sample size of 13 male participants, and the low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of the cannabis used. Yet in spite of these short fallings, [the study still concluded that the participants experienced symptoms akin to a marijuana hangover](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2992898).\n\n### Delivery Method & Cannabis Product Quality Can Affect Marijuana Hangover\n\nIn spite of little science to support marijuana hangovers, much anecdotal evidence suggests that they are a phenomenon that’s commonly experienced. This general pool of consumer knowledge, also suggests that cannabis hangovers can also be affected by the delivery method, as well as the quality of the product.\n\nIn general, the more cannabis you consume, the more pronounced your hangover will be. This is why consumers says that edibles, which tend to be stronger and stay in your stomach longer than inhalable versions of cannabis, more commonly lead to marijuana hangovers. \n\nAdditionally, consuming sugar with cannabis—whether it be in an edible or on its own after smoking—can cause a more pronounced hangover, much like consuming overly sweet cocktails can worsen your hangover from alcohol.\n\nOther consumers note that pesticide-free, lab-tested cannabis, and products with little-to-no artificial ingredients are less likely to cause a cannabis hangover.  \n\n### Dehydration & Marijuana Hangovers\n\nThe THC in marijuana can slow down the production of saliva and tears, leading to dry mouth and red eyes. Because of these common side effects, many credit dehydration as the main culprit for the nasty feelings you experience during a cannabis hangover.\n\nSlowing down the production of saliva and tears doesn’t dehydrate the body, but it can make you _feel_ dehydrated. Moreover, your actions while you’re experiencing cannabis’s effects can lead to dehydration: In Maureen Dowd’s now [classic recount of consuming too much cannabis](https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/04/opinion/dowd-dont-harsh-our-mellow-dude.html), the writer notes that her hallucinatory state kept her confined to her bed and unable to drink water for eight hours. While cannabis itself doesn’t cause dehydration, it can indirectly lead to it. \n\nFor this reason, it’s usually a good idea to drink water before and after you consume cannabis. Many of the symptoms of a marijuana hangover can be caused by dehydration. Thus, almost all of the symptoms of marijuana hangovers, from headaches to congested sinuses, can be muted by drinking water. Drinking water also helps the body process things faster, so if you've had a particularly high level of sugar indulgence, drinking plenty of water will help your body flush out what may be compounding your hangover symptoms. \n\n### Preventing & Treating a Marijuana Hangover\n\nWhat you do before and after consuming cannabis can help determine the severity of your marijuana hangover. Filling your body with healthy, nutritious food and lots of fruits and vegetables, which also have high water contents, can help your body snap out of its funk. \n\nExercise will also help get your body back in gear by increasing blood flow and getting your body to sweat out impurities. Exercise can also help decrease brain fog, making you feel more alert and awake.\n\nOne of the most crucial aspects to preventing a cannabis hangover is also getting enough sleep. It's important to get plenty of sleep to let your body process the cannabis and get adequate rest. If you're not getting enough sleep, you may be feeling symptoms related to lack of sleep rather than your cannabis use. \n\nOverall, you can prevent or treat the symptoms of a cannabis hangover by:\n\n* Drinking plenty of water\n* Eating healthy foods\n* Avoiding sugary drinks and treats.\n* Exercising\n* Choosing high-quality, lab-tested cannabis products\n\nIf you're new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.2048192771084338,"src":"/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/14b42/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.jpg","srcSet":"/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/f836f/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.jpg 200w,\n/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/2244e/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.jpg 400w,\n/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/14b42/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.jpg 800w,\n/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/47498/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.jpg 1200w,\n/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/8980c/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.jpg 1232w","srcWebp":"/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/58556/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/61e93/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.webp 200w,\n/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/1f5c5/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.webp 400w,\n/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/58556/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.webp 800w,\n/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/99238/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.webp 1200w,\n/static/839144664dc627eeb35cf4c1633c083d/6fd64/c463b778f4666093a9c2ec9a33fb4c93.webp 1232w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5309,"name":"Hangover","slug":"hangover","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}