Microdosing cannabis (whether or not it contains THC) can be a great way to experience the benefits of weed without the high or drowsiness. For those who want a “kick-start” in their day or are dealing with minor aches and pains (period, rheumatism, etc.) but don’t want to experience the psychological effects associated with consumption, this is definitely a smart choice.
The theory of microdosing, based on taking small amounts of a “drug” to improve health and creative thinking without side effects, is usually applied to mushrooms and other psychedelics. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be applied to cannabis with THC or CBD.
Microdosing cannabis means taking the lowest effective dose of weed every day or two or three times a week, almost like a drug. Ideally, after taking a small amount of weed, you can feel the same sense of mental uplift that comes with more extensive use. Those in creative professions or entrepreneurs may find their ability to find solutions to problems that once seemed insurmountable is increased.
Taking a lot of cannabis inevitably causes the loss of the ability to concentrate effectively. No one could get to work or perform delicate tasks while high. But those who take microdoses do it precisely to work better: a very decisive change of perspective.
Microdosing can also be helpful for those who have a marijuana addiction and want to take a break from using it for a while. While weed withdrawal is nowhere near as bad as alcohol or other drugs, it still causes discomfort that microdosing can help alleviate.
Finally, microdosing can be used, conversely, to introduce the use of CBD or THC to those who need it for medical reasons such as chronic diseases.
An example of a microdose could be preparing a “joint” and taking a single puff, then waiting 20 minutes and possibly taking another. And then that’s it, until tomorrow. For those with a higher tolerance, the principle could be summarized as “smoking little and often”: one puff in the morning, one at noon, one in the middle of the afternoon, one at dinner and one before going to bed, for example.
It is clear that finding the minimum amount necessary to feel the benefits is a process that requires time and patience and can be supported by keeping a diary in which you write down your sensations day after day.
Microdosing THC or CBD eliminates the recreational factor associated with cannabis but allows you to feel the beneficial effects (relaxation, creative thinking, etc.) throughout the day. Microdosing can be done not only with smoking weed, but also with edibles, CBD oil, or vaporizers. It is always a good idea to find out what amounts are considered effective for each product by asking the retailer or reading the labels.