Need a T-Break?
When you consume mind or body altering products for a long time (alcohol, caffeine, cannabis), the effectiveness decreases with each use at a certain point. This is due to the human body's incredible ability to adapt. It is a similar experience when you start exercising - at first, your body will be exhausted and sore. However, as you build up strength (or tolerance) you become stronger and your body does not tire as easily. Most long term marijuana users have taken a tolerance (or THC) break at some point and know the benefits that can come with it. However, new users may not have the same understanding or even know when to take a tolerance break! That is where we come in.
What is THC Tolerance? When it comes to THC, your body can develop a tolerance (or adaptation) to the effects, meaning that THC becomes less effective over time. Your tolerance is influenced by a variety of factors from your age to cannabis usage to your metabolism and even method of ingestion. These factors mean that you will develop tolerance at a different rate than someone else. When you consume THC, it is absorbed into the body and works to activate the CB1 receptors in the brain. Exposure of THC to these receptors increases activity within the cells, which is what causes the coveted “high� that most users are after. This is great and all, but the brain likes to run a particular way. This means that with repeated THC use, the brain will actually begin to push back in order to preserve normal CB1 levels. As a result, the brain will reduce the number of CB1 receptors available, which can dampen the effects of THC. Less receptors to bind to, results in less activity and requires more THC to achieve the same effects. This is where a t-break comes in!