How to Get Not High: A Complete Guide to Sobering Up

Whether you’ve consumed too much at a party, miscalculated an edible, or just want to feel a bit more put together, understanding how to reduce your high can be incredibly useful.

Things you can do Right Now that Actually Help

• Drink Water, a Lot of Water. Generally speaking, being dehydrated will intensify the effects of most substances, so getting as much water as possible will help flush your system and allow your body to metabolize things. Aim to drink a glass of water every 15 to 20 minutes.
• Practice Deep Breathing. You may be overstimulated and your nervous system may be overwhelmed, you can fight this with the 4-7-8 breathing method: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7, exhale for 8. This breathing method helps switch from an overstimulated sympathetic nervous system to a calm and relaxed parasympathetic nervous system.
• Get Moving (a little). Light movement exercises (like a walk or simple stretching) will increase blood flow and may help metabolize substances quicker. Don’t try to do anything too intense (aka don’t go for a run) or in this case a 10-minute walk around the block is sufficient.

Advanced Techniques that May Help

• Cold Showers. Cold showers stimulate the release of norepinephrine, which can dramatically change your mental state in a hurry. Technically, a warm shower to start, then take the temp down from there will work. If you can’t get to a shower – splash your cold face with cold water.
• Lemon Peels and Black Pepper. Both lemon peels limonene and black pepper beta-caryophyllene could lessen some of the effects of certain substances with psychoactive effects. Grab a piece of lemon peel to chew on or sniff some black pepper.
• Ground Your Environment. Turn down the lights or music, bring out objects that are recognizable to you or turning off the lights while sitting in a soft place. The environment you find yourself in can have a large impact on how you ultimately feel and you should make it as undistracting and comfortable as possible.

What NOT To Do

Don’t drink coffee, because caffeine will intensify anxiety and paranoia. Don’t simply “sleep it off” if you’re feeling anxious or paranoid because it may intensify the feeling. Don’t make any serious decisions or drive while you have psychoactive substances in your system and your high has not fully diminished.

The Waiting Game

Most highs tend to peak in 2-3 hours and taper off gradually. Set a timer for 30 minutes then reassess how you’re feeling. The perception of time can seem distorted and you usually don’t take notice of it at first. You’ll likely find yourself improving sooner than you think.

When To Seek Help

If you’re experiencing severe anxiety, breathing issues, chest pain, or a fear you may hurt yourself or others, please seek help. Emergency rooms deal with these situations regularly and will not judge you.

Remember: the best way to avoid needing these techniques is to know your limits, and start at lower doses. That being said, when you need to sober up quickly these methods have helped many others return to a sense of equilibrium, and this is a safe way to do it.

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