Cannabis and Dehydration: Are You Drinking Enough Water?

The Summer cannabis user has a couple things on their mind – warm weather, relaxing, BBQ’s, Long days outdoors and Music. There is however one thing that many users tend to overlook – Hydration.

Cannabis products does not automatically cause dehydration like being in the sun for hours or drinking alcohol. It simply makes dehydration a bit easier to miss.

Dry Mouth (not necessarily dehydration), Dizzy, Light Headed, Tired, Slow Reaction Time; All these are signals that tell you that the warmer weather and perhaps other factors such as Heat, Alcohol consumption or lack of Food intake are making you feel hotter than needed.

Why hydration matters to cannabis users

Many people say they often wake up with a dry mouth. Although this typically doesn’t mean your body is severely dehydrated, the sensation will remind you to consume some fluids. Some users though fail to recognize it because they’re usually in social settings (festival, beach party etc) where they’ve probably consumed alcohol, eaten less than usual and possibly exercised.

This is compounded by increased sweat loss during hot weather. So if you decide to smoke some cannabis without hydrating first, you could easily experience dizziness, weakness, fatigue or nausea. Your reaction might attribute those symptoms to the product instead of the fact that you weren’t consuming enough liquids.

What are warning signs of needing more water?

Listen to your body. Thirsty, a headache, dry mouth, Dark Urine, Lightheadedness or Fatigued could all signal you to slow down and drink something. Confused, Fainted, Extremely Sick or Unable to Regulate Body Temperature would indicate more serious issues and seek Medical Attention.

Here is a simple rule – if you’re smoking cannabis in warm weather, always keep a glass near you until you feel thirsty.

Cannabis and Alcohol in Hot Weather

Many cannabis consumers don’t realize how badly mixing cannabis with alcohol and the sun can impact them. Since alcohol worsens dehydration and since cannabis can impair judgment and reaction speed together, it is easier to overlook the amount of sun exposure you’ve endured, the amount of liquid lost through excessive sweating or need a true break. Pace yourself at a barbecue, festival or beach. Drink water between alcoholic beverages, eat well and try not to sit directly in sunlight for extended periods.

Summer Hydration Tips For Cannabis Consumers

Always carry a water bottle with you, especially if you’ll be outside for longer than an hour. Try to find shade when available, wear sunscreen and take regular breaks to cool off. Try to test new cannabis products in a low-key environment rather than at a crowded hot event. Fruit and light snacks can provide electrolytes when you have excessively sweated. We aren’t asking you to overthink it – Just make hydration part of the plan.

Weed Wonderland here for safe usage of cannabis!

Dehydration and cannabis are not reasons to freak out in the summer. They do warrant consideration though. In addition to having a good time and enjoying what ever cannabis product you used, there are several ways to ensure that happens. Those include staying hydrated, listening to your body and purchasing quality cannabis products from a reliable U.K. supplier