I don’t know about you, but these days I really enjoy a ladies night out. There’s nothing like that euphoric feeling of laughing just a little too loud while making light of our day to day adult lives. Who doesn’t enjoy a little celeb gossip while bonding over some cringe-worthy thing your boss did? Your girls can always relate! It’s no surprise that socializing can improve mental and physical health, self-esteem, and reduce loneliness. Yet since social media has overtaken our lives, our amount of human interaction has decreased significantly. According to the American Freshman Survey, only 18% of students reported spending 16 hours or more a week socializing with their friends. That’s almost a 50% decrease from surveys conducted in 1987.
Isolation can have many negative effects, including depression, poor self-esteem and a reduced sense of empathy. Lack of socialization can even inhibit our ability to interact with others. We need to put down those phones and socialize to improve our wellbeing! Studies show that marijuana, and CBD in particular, can put our mind at ease, lift our moods and help us lose our inhibitions. And what’s fun is that many brands have played into the social aspect of cannabis and have created energizing and interactive products that can help spice up the event.
So yes, it’s true what you’ve heard – marijuana can be social; it’s not all stoners locked into their couch. It’s recommended that you start with a low dose and choose the right strain and terpenes to expect a more uplifting effect. When sharing with friends, try not to indulge in more than 5mg of THC or just a few puffs of smoke. You’ll want to avoid the terpene Myrcene, as this can bring upon fatigue and make you less interested in engaging with others. You may find that Terpinolene, Limonene and Pinene can get you motivated and help stimulate your conversation. Note that you should not drink alcohol while consuming marijuana. This can have negative physical and emotional effects. Cannabis alone can be fun, and even more fun with your friends.