A rising number of cannabis activists are calling for less use of the drug rather than more of it in the middle of a potency-obsessed industry where high THC marks are everything. This strategy is known as “microdosing,” and as cannabis use gets more popular, it is becoming more popular.

Microdosing for anxiety and depression

Microdosing users use little doses of cannabis in order to benefit from THC’s medicinal properties without experiencing its psychoactive side effects, which might interfere with day-to-day activities.

The majority of people are unaware of microdosing, according to Michelle Ross, creator of the nonprofit IMPACT network, which conducts empirical medical research to discover novel cannabis-related treatments for patients. They just overload themselves with cannabis or large doses of THC, which is not necessarily the best course of action for whatever condition they may have.

 

While LSD, mushrooms and other hallucinogens have traditionally been linked to microdosing, many experts now argue that THC has significantly lower thresholds for its therapeutic effects than most people realize.

 

And a large amount of a nice thing sometimes maybe bad.

 

Dustin Sulak, an osteopathic doctor in Maine who frequently administers cannabis in low dosages to his patients, claims that sometimes increasing the amount results in lessened advantages and other times in the reverse of what the patient is seeking. For instance, while a small amount of cannabis might help lessen anxiety, too much of it can actually make it worse.

Which medical problems are amenable to cannabis microdosing?

 

Sulak claims that patients are now using microdosing to address illnesses including depression, stress, anxiety, and pain as well as to aid with attention and sleep.

Even if there is currently a lack of scientific data, several clinical studies indicate that in the case of cannabis as a medicine, less really is more.

 

 

For instance, in a 2012 research, nabiximols, a THC/CBD combination, was administered at low, medium, and high dosages to patients with advanced cancer who had not responded to conventional opioid medications. Patients who got the smallest cannabis amount had the greatest pain relief, but those who received bigger levels actually felt more pain.

In a different trial, four milligram doses of the synthetic cannabinoid Nabilone were administered to a group of prisoners to assist treat their posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its accompanying symptoms. The findings, which were published in 2014, revealed notable improvements in sleeplessness, nightmares, general symptoms, and even chronic pain related to PTSD.

Sulak also emphasizes that other chronic diseases can be controlled with cannabis. “She may require a greater dose to bring the symptoms under control if I encounter someone with multiple sclerosis who is in the middle of a flare-up and having a really hard time,” he adds. However, as she recovers and heals, her daily dosage will gradually decrease to the point where microdosing becomes a maintenance strategy.

 

What is the perfect cannabis dose for microdosing?

Microdosing is a very individualized practice. one treatment does not work for all patients. Everybody has a distinct one. Therefore, keep trying different doses until you discover one that suits you. Everybody has a distinct one. Therefore, keep trying different doses until you discover one that suits you.

Generally, it is better if you just start with 2.5 milligrams, maintain this level for three to five days, and then if necessary increase it.

Sulak, in contrast, supports beginning with even smaller dosages and has written a step-by-step manual on microdosing for both seasoned and inexperienced users.

Sulak suggests an initial 48-hour period of abstinence for people who routinely use cannabis because he thinks that’s enough time to reset the endocannabinoid system. After years of use, this may seem like a relatively short gap, but a brain imaging research from last year monitored the number of cannabinoid receptors throughout a time of cannabis abstinence. The findings showed that after just two days, the receptors returned to baseline levels, even in habitual smokers.

What is the best way to microdose cannabis?

There are several ways to provide cannabis in little doses, however some may be more efficient than others. One possibility is to smoke or vape. Products that enable consumers to more precisely manage the dosage, such as tinctures, oils, or edibles, are frequently advised by specialists. The usage of edibles, however, should be done with caution. Untested edibles are particularly unreliable in delivering a little quantity of THC.

it would be impossible to eyeball 2.5 milligrams from pieces of a brownie containing 100 milligrams of THC. Additionally, the dose of the majority of edibles falls outside of that range.

I have explained a lot about microdosing, if you are thinking about using cannabis for medical purposes I would say, yes start slow it will give you a proper idea of your resistance and how much is enough for your health condition. If you start with a high dose you might not fully get the benefits of THC.

 

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