Don’t Knock a Strong Cannabis Tolerance, It Could Help You Heal

 Cannabis has a notorious reputation for causing users to develop a tolerance over time. This is a common issue that is often discussed in articles, where individuals find that their initial dose of cannabis no longer has the same effect after a few weeks of use. As a result, they increase their dosage, only to find that this too becomes insufficient. The solution to this problem is usually to take a break from using cannabis, allowing the body to reset and the tolerance to decrease. The message is clear: having a tolerance to cannabis is not desirable. However, developing a tolerance to cannabis is not all negative. In fact, for many individuals, especially medical patients, it is a crucial aspect of their cannabis use. Medical patients often worry about potential side effects such as impaired thinking, memory problems, and lack of coordination. However, one of the benefits of developing a tolerance to cannabis is that many of these side effects diminish. Studies have shown that chronic cannabis users do not experience the same disorienting effects that occasional users do, allowing them to perform everyday tasks without difficulty, such as driving. As a cannabis patient myself, I have personally experienced this. Cannabis always made me feel disoriented, which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it did make it challenging to be productive while under its influence. I remember being amazed by a close friend and classmate who could use cannabis throughout the day and still function normally. He could attend classes, engage in complex discussions, and work on his doctorate, all while using cannabis. When I asked him about it, he explained that he had a high tolerance and was used to it. At the time, I was struggling with chronic pain and missing a lot of school and work because of it. Cannabis provided some relief, but I only used it at night when I didn’t have any work to do. It was like a temporary escape from the pain, but it didn’t address the root of the problem – my inability to work while in pain. My friend suggested something that went against everything I had read – I should build up my tolerance. “Smoke before you write that paper,” he suggested. “It might feel strange at first, but you’ll get used to it.” To my surprise, he was right. Within a week of incorporating cannabis into my daily routine, I no longer experienced the disorienting side effects. I was finally free. While I still found relief from my pain and anxiety, I was able to think clearly and feel like my normal self. I was initially worried that building up my tolerance would lead to constantly increasing my cannabis use, but I eventually reached a plateau. For the past five years, I have been on a relatively stable dose. However, if I use the same strain of cannabis for an extended period, I do develop a tolerance and need to switch to a different strain to continue experiencing relief. Overall, building up a tolerance to cannabis has greatly improved my quality of life and allowed me to function normally while managing my chronic pain.