On Holi, it is not unusual for thandai served on Holi to contain trace amounts of Bhang – some effects which you may or may not be aware of may even come into your glass of thandai being made with Bhang may include those below – scroll down further if interested.
Does Bhang Achieve High? Individuals experiencing their first time high can feel uninhibited laughter, talkativeness, feeling of euphoria and relaxation; but for first-time users or those unknowingly taking Bhang mixed with sweets unknowingly it may cause guilt-inducing anxiety attacks as soon as a few hours after consumption.
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Though usually self-limiting, recreational drugs may cause unpleasant sensations and even lead to severe distress and even mania in users who are new to them. Naive users can experience fast heart rate and blood pressure drops that lead to dizziness.
People with preexisting heart conditions may experience choking sensations, chest discomfort or breathlessness. There may also be muscle strength loss, decreased steadiness and response time slowdown that contribute to difficulty in coordination as well as occasional memory loss that is typically short lived.
Although acute Bhang poisoning can be deadly, its effects usually resolve themselves without needing medical intervention. While no antidote exists for Bhang use, supportive measures like cardiac and neurological monitoring may help. Persons experiencing severe anxiety and psychosis may require hospitalization where Benzodiazepines may be prescribed; above all else these patients must be handled with empathy before being referred for professional counselling services.
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One can take simple steps to lower their hangover from Bhang. These include – not taking it on an empty stomach or eating spicy or oily food prior to use and not mixing it with other intoxicants like alcohol or cannabis; staying well-hydrated by drinking plenty of water and herbal or green tea as well as lemon water which has antioxidant effects which may reduce heavy headiness; increasing fiber consumption through eating fruits and vegetables while limiting painkiller usage for headache relief – sleeping in a peaceful room should provide optimal conditions.
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