5 Amazing Things to Do When Stoned

Let’s face it. Cannabis can make practically anything better, enhancing our experiences with everything from art to food and sex. This versatility is one of the greatest things about weed, which means your options for what to do when high are basically unlimited.

There’s an elevated level of consciousness that often comes with a weed high that you can’t achieve with alcohol, cigarettes, or harder recreational drugs without consequences.

When you get high off cannabis, it can make you think deeper about things, and you could feel more connected with the universe. It can spark your creativity, and you could even get a breakthrough idea for a screenplay, song, or project when stoned.

With cannabis, you don’t have to “pick your poison” as the saying goes- you get to “pick your medicine” instead.

So whether you get high off edibles, a high-powered vape, or a classic joint, weed can make practically anything better.

• Did you know: Some consider all cannabis use medicinal, whether prescribed or self-medicated, because it’s pretty rare that a drug is so commonly used both recreationally and medicinally.

Here’s an amazing list of what do when high- and a few to avoid- to elevate your enjoyment to the next level since everything’s a little better when you’re “on weed.”

Solo Activities

You don’t always need other people to enjoy your high. If you prefer to smoke by yourself, you can do plenty of activities alone before you come back down.

1. Meditate

Weed has a long, storied past in India, and it’s no coincidence that it’s also the birthplace of Hindu meditation. Shiva is one of the three main gods of the Hindu religion, and many people believe that he smoked marijuana to help him focus and relax before meditation.

Meditating is simple and has existed longer than most historical records, for good reason.

You only have to smoke, find a quiet spot, and let your mind go as you clear your mind and soul.

Weed can change your perception of time and heighten the intensity of your meditation with just a few puffs. THC can also open your mind to deeper, more profound thinking, which may bring you closer to an enlightened state.

2. Listen to Music

Did you know that there are entire sub-genres of music dedicated to stoners? Reggae, stoner rock, sludge metal, neo-psychedelia, acid rock, shoegaze, and stoner rap can all enhance your high just by listening to them. 

Thousands of bands and artists make music with weed as their inspiration, and you should check out their music at least once when you’re high.

Music becomes more detailed, and the high increases your emotional sensitivity to thoughts and ideas in a song. Make sure to have some high-quality music and playlists ready, and some high-quality earbuds. Aside from reggae classics like Bob Marley, you can find plenty of recommendations from the shoegaze movement, like Loveless by My Bloody Valentine. If you’re into country, you can’t forget Willie Nelson, and for the hip-hop heads, there are guys like Devin the Dude, Snoop Dogg, and Wiz Khalifa, to name a few.

3. Take a Nap

When you’ve taken an especially high dose of THC, you’re sure to have a thorough, restful sleep. Even CBD isolates can bring a sense of holistic relaxation, especially when taken at doses above 600 milligrams. Feel your anxieties melt away and drift off on your couch or bed.

However, sometimes taking a nap can be hit or miss when you’re high. THC can make some people paranoid, and not everyone has the same sensitivity to CBD isolates. It pays to try out full-spectrum, CBD-dominant, and THC distillates when you have the time.

Chilling with Friends

Nothing gives you the same combination of deep relaxation and contentment than toking up with your friends. Whether you want to talk about free will and predestination, black holes and nebulas, or Judd Apatow’s latest movie, you can’t match the fun of getting high with friends.

4. Go on a Highke

Laying under the stars might sound a little cheesy, but when you’re high, it can change your life. Going on hikes—or highkes—is a timeless tradition for many groups of stoner friends.

The feeling of being out in nature, free from the confinements of work or school, can liberate you.

If you live near a mountainous area, you can pack all the food you want without worrying about it spoiling from spending too much time in the back of a truck. If you’ve got to travel a bit, then take a cooler with you.

Standing on top of a mountain can feel like a once in a lifetime experience when you’re high and take it to new heights.

5. Form a Garage Band or a Comedy Troupe

When you think about it, many legendary bands and collectives came from somebody’s living room when some friends were looking something to do when high together. Creative juices flow when you and your friends are high, so try your hand at writing a few bars and strumming some chords. You might not be the next David Bowie, but you can feel like that until you come down.

You can also try writing a few jokes and witty one-liners. Improvisational comedy can reach a whole new level when you operate with an open mind. Many comedians write while they’re high, and even though they might trash most of the stuff they make, it’s the funniest thing in the world in an altered state.

What NOT to Do When High

Despite how much fun you can have when you’re high, some activities should stay off-limits until you come down again. Try to stay put while you’re high to avoid unnecessary risks, like road accidents or decisions you’ll regret later.

Do Not Go to the Grocery Store

You’ve probably heard stories of people getting paranoid in the labyrinth-like aisles of the grocery store and being unable to find their way out.

Security guards might get suspicious if they see your red eyes, and if you make a mess or cause a commotion, you might get banned from setting foot in that store again. 

Cannabis also activates your hunger centers, so even if everything goes smoothly, you can end up buying a ton of food due to a munchie-induced spending spree.

This rule depends on your tolerance, of course. If you’re one of those people who can blaze all day and still stay functional, you do you.

Do Not Get a Tattoo

You might think that getting a camel tattoo on your toe sounds cool when you’re high, but think again. A tattoo artist will serve you even if you make questionable choices. Unless you go through the process of tattoo removal, you’ll have to live with this mistake for the rest of your life.

Some people smoke weed before getting tattooed, and that’s a different story. They’ve planned their ink before setting foot in the tattoo parlour. Stick with making decisions that you have to live with permanently when you’re not intoxicated.

Conclusion

Did we just make a list of things that are already pretty fun to do, and add “get high” to it? Pretty much. But there’s so much more potential for this list, but that depends on you and if you follow your interests- since who knows you better than you?