Snetrippar s.k "bad trips" innehåller flera alternativ av följande:- Paranoia (exempelvis förföljelsemani och tron på att man är avlyssnad).
- Illamående (som i vissa fall leder till kräkningar).
- Huvudvärk
- Hög puls.
- Svettningar
- Kraftig känsla av att falla när man stänger ögonen. Det snurrar!
- Panik (ofta tankar om psykoser, döden osv)
Anledningarna till snetrippar är främst (1) överdoseringar och (2) bristande kunskap om ruset. Som nybörjare kan det vara svårt att dosera, och de flesta kommer någon gång att uppleva en snetripp på grund av att de röker för mycket. Erfarna rökare vet var "gränserna" går och när de är höga nog. Då vill de inte röka mera. Ofta sköter det sig automatiskt eftersom den höga personen glömmer bort att han har en meckad pipa i handen
Viktigt att veta om snetripperna:- Du kommer inte att dö!
- Det är ingen psykos!
- Det går över. Om en timma är det lugnt igen.
- Kämpa inte emot känslan. Slappna av och "följ med" i ruset. Att kämpa emot gör allt sämre.
När man märker att det slår för hårt så finns det saker som jag tycker hjälper:- Öppna ögonen om dom är stängda.
- Stäng av musiken.
- Drick någonting.
- Ät någonting sött.
- Undvik personer som stör dig.
- Frisk luft.
- Tänk på någonting som är bra och fokusera tankarna på det.
Här är några tips från
http://www.thegreenhouseorganisation.com/cannabis/
If smoking for the first time make sure your surroundings are familiar and comfortable. Ideally take cannabis in the company of good friends and preferably when there's an experienced smoker nearby. Don't put more than a pinch of cannabis into any one joint.
Eating cannabis is great but it's harder to know how much is too much. Start with a small piece and wait a couple of hours before being sure it hasn't worked. Eating cannabis produces a stronger effect than smoking. It is much, much, easier to overdo it. Be smart.
If you're not enjoying the experience the secret is to relax and let it pass. If you've smoked cannabis the effects will start to wear off after about 20 minutes. Eating cannabis takes longer, often two hours or more, (after you've first noticed the effects) and is dependent on how much you've consumed. Just remember, the effects will subside and you will feel better again. Find a friend you feel comfortable with and let your mind and body relax as much as possible.
If you, or someone you know, 'has a whitey' (are close to passing out) the problem will normally be due to an imbalance in the blood sugar level. This is easily fixed by having something sweet to eat or drink (or something containing Vitamin C). A glass of warm water with two spoonfuls of sugar is enough.
Some cannabis is stronger than others. If you are not an experienced smoker don't buy the strongest product and do seek out advice. There's nothing hard about flaking out in the corner because you've had too much skunk.
You don't have to take every joint that's offered you.
Learn your level, experienced smokers know when they've had enough.
Alcohol and cannabis don't mix and experienced smokers are careful about combining the two. They know that lying flat on the floor while the room revolves nauseatingly around you is not something you want to repeat.
Your mum was right, empty stomachs make light heads. Try and eat some food first.
If you're a regular smoker take some time off occasionally. You'll give your body much needed rest, you'll reduce your psychological dependence, you might start dreaming again and you'll certainly save some money. Plus, the high is so much better after a break.
Cannabis will not fix your life for you. Smoke it to have a good time, not to blot out problems or avoid issues. You can become dependent upon cannabis if you can't make your life work without it.
Smoking cannabis affects your focus and concentration. It is not a good idea to smoke at school or at work. Driving while under the influence of cannabis can be very dangerous to yourselves, your passengers and everyone else you come into contact with.
If you're using medicines contact your doctor before using cannabis. Alternatively contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647 (8 digits only), or
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk. All calls are confidential and the advice is free and non-judgemental.
Never smoke when you are pregnant. Be careful not to let your smoke reach pregnant mothers or children
Smoking cannabis releases substances like tar and carbon monoxide which are harmful to your health.
Whenever you can smoke pure cannabis. Tobacco contains nicotine and many other highly addictive and poisonous substances. Moreover, tobacco makes the effect heavier. If you want to get high go pure.
Never buy cannabis from the street. Try to find someone you trust, if you can't trust them don't buy it. Chances are you'll be ripped off anyway.
These tips started life on a 'safe using' leaflet provided by the Dampkring coffeeshop in Amsterdam.