Green out effect: how does the ‘cannabis hangover’ work?

Modified on: 19/09/2023

Green out: here is all you need to know

What is green out?

Ignoring the consequences of the ‘cannabis hangover’ could have major repercussions for the man or woman affected, such as panic attacks and worrying hallucinations.

That’s right, just like that.

For that reason, in this article, we will look at what green out is and what its main symptoms are.

Let’s start with the basics: what is green out?

Green out is a term used to describe a situation of malaise after smoking cannabis.

The person in question tends to turn pale, starts sweating, suffers from dizziness and nausea, and may even have gag reflexes.

For some, it can be quite a frightening experience that may cause states of anxiety and panic, and it is not uncommon for some to even hallucinate.

Green out is often described as a ‘cannabis overdose’ and is much more likely to occur if a person has been drinking alcohol before starting to smoke.

That’s right, you read that right.

According to some studies, it appears that the presence of alcohol in the blood can cause the body to absorb THC (the part of cannabis that has psychoactive effects) faster.

So if a person has mixed alcohol and marijuana, the latter is absorbed quickly and can result in a much stronger and, typically, quite unpleasant, effect.

But let’s cut to the chase: what can be the consequences of this phenomenon?

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What are the main dangers associated with green out?

Although this is not always the case, most people who have tried green out have drunk alcohol before consuming cannabis. (We want just remember you that legal hash or other CBD products can be purchased legally, but not to be consumed)

As we mentioned earlier, the combination of the two substances can increase the risk of something going wrong, such as a possible and worrying slowing of the central nervous system.

In addition, cannabis (such as CBD flowers) has an anti-emetic effect, which means that it inhibits vomiting.

You understand that this becomes quite a problem, especially if the person in question is drunk.

The fact that a person vomits after drinking is related to a function of the body trying to protect itself from being poisoned, and it does so by emptying the stomach contents to prevent more alcohol from being absorbed and subsequently reaching the brain.

If one is unable to vomit after drinking, the risk is to succumb to the effects of alcohol poisoning.

Another issue related to green out concerns panic attacks, which may frighten the person in question. However, although alarming, they are relatively harmless and usually pass in a short time.

Finally, other symptoms include:

• difficulty breathing;
• wheezing;
• rapid breathing;
• difficulty swallowing;
• sweating;
• shivering;
• migraine;
• back pain;
• chest pains;
• palpitations.

In short, there is very little to joke about.

Therefore, let us now look at what to do if a person is suffering from a ‘cannabis hangover’.

What to do in case of green out

Being alone when one is going through a green-out crisis is not only frightening—because of the hallucinations we mentioned earlier—but also extremely dangerous.

For this reason, it must be supervised at all times.

The victim or victim may feel a sense of loss, so he or she must be in a place where he or she can feel safe. It should be away from crowds, loud music or loud noises and bright lights.

Why?

The reason is simple: it is preferable not to overload the person with stimuli, especially if they are suffering from hallucinations or panic attacks.

Monitor them

As we have said, many things can go wrong during green out, so it is essential that the person be closely monitored.

Try to reassure them: this experience is usually very frightening.
Typically, most people will recover without any problems, but they certainly won’t feel better in four and four eights! Keep talking to her and reassure her that you will not abandon her and that everything will be OK.

If the person is experiencing a panic attack and has difficulty breathing, help them to breathe in and out slowly and urge them to do the same as you.

Maintain a constant temperature and correct posture

If the person is particularly drunk, there is a risk that the alcohol will lower the body temperature, causing hypothermia.

So make sure he stays warm and upright: lying down would indeed be preferable to relieve the feeling of nausea, but it is much more difficult to monitor in that position and there is always the risk of suffocation in the event of vomiting.

If she is unable to sit up, then have her lie on her side in a safe side position.

Offer them something to drink

Some believe that fainting may be caused by low blood sugar: giving the person something sweet to drink, such as fruit juice, will help.

Some, on the other hand, suggest that the person drink water with a spoonful of sugar.

Simply put, the person must stay hydrated.

Urge them to quench their thirst when they feel the need to do so: forcing them to drink large amounts of water will not make them feel better, in fact, in some cases over-hydration may cause further damage.

When in doubt, always ask for help

Caring for someone who is going through this experience can be very frightening, especially for young people.

As soon as you feel that you are unable to handle the situation, get help from an older person. Of course, if you feel that it is grave, do not hesitate to call an ambulance.

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Conclusions

In this article, we have seen what green out consists of, what the consequences are and what to do in this situation.

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