Now, I know on a Friday night when the week has wained a good plenty enjoy a little sip. I also know that folks are going to keep “smoking”, (a term I use to speak about consuming cannabis) regardless. There are a lot a studies out showing results, let’s get into them. This is not recommended by Keeper’s though I can’t stop you from doing as you please, what I can do is educate.
There are many studies that have been done on this topic, all coming to interesting conclusions (references included). There was a study (1) done 1992 that stated cannabis may reduce alcohols bioavailability (amount of a substance entering the bloodstream, after being introduced into the body, that is active) “slowing absorption”. The same experiment (2) was done shortly after publishing by a different lab showing the flaws in the experiments design so, the initial results were deemed inconclusive. No matter how controlled the experiment is, one cannot control the rate of an individual’s gastrointestinal absorption for ANY substance, including water. Alcohol is no exception. In 2010 a study (3) was done to test the effects of coupled alcohol and THC consumption showed no significant results in the bloodstream. On another hand, a study (4) in 2015 showed in participants who drank alcohol then vaped a low or high dose of THC there was an increase in peak THC levels in the bloodstream.
IF you are going to drink and consume cannabis be aware of the methods you use. Let’s start with the obvious, consuming cannabis and alcohol together has been shown to reduce cognitive performance (i.e. motor function, speech flow) lower than that of those who drink or consume cannabis alone (5). This may also result in reduced cognitive function (i.e. perception and memory) though no conclusive studies have shown such. Eating cannabis will effect you more heavily over time as alcohol takes time to set in, this could mean a very bad time… Smoking a strain high in focused and exciting terpenes while drinking may give you the perception that you haven’t had that much to drink and you can handle more, until you hit the proverbial “wall”. The rule of thumb is to always assume you will be effected as if you drank double the amount of alcohol when consuming cannabis in any form. Unless you are eating edibles and drinking, the explanation is further up the post and much more visceral, not a good idea.
WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN!?!? It means all of these things are plausible when someone is drinking and consuming cannabis. Your body will always tell you the truth but it takes time to communicate. Start low and go as slow as you can so you don’t bottom yourself out. There are many different experimental designs, not all are sound and even those that are still may not account for other bits of information needed to make firm conclusions. Personally, I drink and smoke occasionally though I don’t recommend it for first timers or infrequent consumers. Be careful and don’t be the person out, trying to do more than you can handle. None of us want that. I know you don’t
Thank you for reading my Keys! Stay solid and be sure to medicate carefully.
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