The Stages of Being High: How High Can You Possibly Get?

Most people experience five distinct stages when they get high, though everyone’s reaction to marijuana is unique.

Read on to find out what you can anticipate at each, but don’t get too caught up about “keeping on track” or whether or not you’re doing it correctly if your friends are having a different experience than you.

Many people assume that all cannabis products will make you feel high, but this isn’t the case. For example, skin creams and vape cartridges that contain CBD oil provide some of the medicinal effects of cannabis without making you feel stoned since they don’t contain THC.

In other words, let’s look at the five stages of being high.

It’s not always as simple as being high or not being high, and there are many different stages of being high. The high will be more powerful at some phases, while others you’ll barely notice it. Getting stoned comes in 10 stages, which is why there are ten distinct stages to intoxication. However on the other hand, each person’s experience with marijuana may be unique. Typically, when you get high, you will go through 10 distinctive levels of feeling wonderful (

Step 1: The First Step Before the High

The first step in obtaining high is to prepare. You’ll want to get your setup ready before getting high, such as a beautiful new bong or a dab rig, and plan how your evening will go. Once you’re high, you may get bored, so it’s important to gather all of your food supplies and pick out a film ahead of time.

Step 2: The First Sign of a High

After smoking a water pipe or dry pipe, you’ll feel high almost immediately. Obviously, you won’t reach your peak level of euphoria right away, but you will feel bliss and be free of concerns about daily life. Everything will appear to be more vibrant and wonderful.

Stage 3: Cresting the high and feeling mildly stoned

As you increase your intake, you will feel the effects more powerfully. This may manifest as heightened creativity, relaxation, and pain relief. In addition, stimuli such as color and sound will appear more vibrant and intense. Although you aren’t completely intoxicated at this point, `light movement’ is still a good activity to do while enjoying cannabis at this level of intoxication. Intermediate yoga is ideal for people looking to have some fun while still obtaining all of the health and fitness benefits. This might be your last opportunity to get any food or water for forgotten items, plants, or anything else that necessitates getting up and about.

Stage 4: Getting Blazed

At this point, it has been at least 30 minutes since your smoke session, if not longer. You’re feeling very stoned right now. The next few stages are the most intense part of the high, when everyone looks forward to it. Take note that while stage 4 is when the fun really begins, it’s also the point at which some people become overwhelmed. If your high seems to be coming on too rapidly, try focusing yourself and taking a few deep breaths or stroking a soft blanket to help you relax.

Stage 5: Tension Starts to Build

Stage 5 is called the tension stage because you feel gravity pulling you one way (the part of you that wants to keep you grounded) while THC pulls you in the opposite direction (trying to make you take flight). This occurs because your body is trying to reach equilibrium by accommodating the THC in your bloodstream. After you reach the top, it’s up to you whether you want to keep going or turn back around. Regardless of what you choose, you’re bound to have a great time taking in the scenery from high up.

Stage 6: Reaching the Peak

As the name implies, this stage is when everything comes together and your experience reaches its peak. This is also the point at which the marijuana strain you smoked earlier will begin to impact you. As you may imagine, different strains have varied effects; some are more tranquilizing while others are more invigorating. Even the most basic stain, like grape Kool-Aid, distracts artists and writers. Whatever the case may be, this is where you discover what your marijuana is really comprised of and whether you enjoy it. This is also when you can let your friends know if they’re on to something or if they need to work harder.

Stage 7: When the high levels off

As sad as it may be, all highs have to come down eventually. Stage 7 ushers in the beginning of the end of your high. Although you’re still feeling effects strongly at this point, some of the THC’s effects will start to wear off. You might notice that your eyes are bloodshot and your eyelids feel heavy from munching on an entire bag of chips – which is typical during a weed high. This stage can last awhile so it might be a good opportunity to relax in a bath or play some video games.

Stage 8: The Cooldown

By stage 8, your high is on its last legs. You’re not completely sober yet, but you’re definitely coming down. Typically, smokers will take more bong rips or dab hits at this point to start the process over again. If not, they will soon be decompressing and sobering up again.

Stage 9: Decompression

The effects of the decompression stage will vary depending on how you felt during stages 6 and 7. The type of marijuana you smoked also plays a role here. For some people, this stage can feel disorienting and strange, especially if it’s your first time smoking or if you’re new to getting high. If you do feel disoriented, take a nap and sleep it off. Others will find themselves feeling energized at the end of this stage with lighter eyelids and no more hunger pangs.

Stage 10: Evaporation and Tranquility

The final stage of being high is Stage 10, when you are 99% sober. You may resume your regular sober lifestyle and do whatever it is you need to do. (and then maybe try again) Some people experience lingering effects such as calmness, pain relief, or euphoria. If you want to avoid being high in the future, don’t stop using marijuana suddenly. If you use it gradually, it’ll take some time before your body adjusts and metabolism changes. You should give yourself plenty of time to adjust while still allowing oneself to access cannabis’s benefits without getting too high.