It’s time to be truthful with yourself. If you’re a university student who enjoys cannabis, consider how it affects your schoolwork. According to some research, it may be beneficial in moderation. Here’s a rundown of the warning signs to look out for.
Using cannabis while studying can help you focus and stay focused. However, depending on the individual and how they utilise it, it may have a beneficial or bad impact. We’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks, as well as some best practices for studying while under the influence. Then we’ll expose you to some of the best strains for cognitive enhancement.
The Interaction of Studying and Recreational Substances
For thousands of years, humans have employed mind-altering chemicals for a variety of goals. Even now, these chemicals are so established in our everyday lives that we frequently forget they affect how we feel; for example, most people don’t think twice about the psychoactive characteristics of coffee while getting a cup on their way to work. People take narcotics before engaging in various kinds of tasks, including studying.
For example, Adderall, a dextroamphetamine/amphetamine combination, has become a popular study drug[1] among students in the United States, while so-called “smart drugs,†such as modafinil, have become popular in British universities[2] for the same purpose. Of course, many students are unable to study without a cup of coffee.
Is It Possible to Study While High?
Does marijuana help you study? Is cannabis a herbal hack for university students who are attempting to focus on their homework? There is no clear solution to this issue. Some people have a favourable relationship with cannabis outside of the classroom. Others, on the other hand, experience fear and paranoia everytime they smoke a joint. As a result, it’s critical to first determine how cannabis makes you feel in general, independent of the context of studying.
Whether you discover that you and cannabis get along well, why not check if it may help you study? Things will either go in one of two directions: you’ll feel supercharged and focused, or distracted and unmotivated. However, the result is also affected by the dosage and strain type (more on that below), so things aren’t always easy. Examine the benefits and drawbacks of smoking cannabis while studying to see if it’s the correct choice for you.
The Benefits of Using Cannabis While Studying
Cannabis can help you create a structure for your days of reading and rewriting. Each strain has a unique phytochemical profile, which includes cannabinoids and terpenes. At lesser dosages, cannabis can increase certain elements of divergent thinking while diminishing them at greater levels. Some strains are more stimulating and energising, and others are stoned and relaxing.
Disadvantages of Cannabis Use While Studying
By smoking a joint before studying, you risk jeopardising your studies. Even if you don’t experience any negative side effects from smoking, you may become distracted. While some strains increase focus, you may end up focusing on the wrong thing. These include music videos and social media searches for posts to boost your high.
Tips for Studying While High
If you’ve discovered that you enjoy studying while high, we have a few more ideas to help you make the most of the experience. These suggestions can assist you avoid being overly stoned and will reduce short-term memory difficulties.
Try Microdosing
Microdosing is the practice of ingesting little doses of cannabis. A single puff from a joint will not transport you to the moon. In fact, you won’t feel anything at all. However, even small amounts of THC can help you maintain focus and get excited about studying without impairing your mental faculties or distracting you.
Choose a Strain Loaded With α-Pinene
You cannot study efficiently if you frequently forget what you have just read. Strains strong in the terpene -pinene may aid to prevent the THC-induced short-term memory impairment. According to preliminary research[5,] this terpene may inhibit an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase. This protein degrades acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is essential for memory function.