It’s impossible to overdose on weed

Question

A lot of people say it is impossible to overdose on weed but that’s not totally true. It is true that no one has ever died directly from a weed overdose. Unlike other drugs like opioids or alcohol, weed doesn’t exactly have the symptoms of delayed breathing or heart rate that kills. But it doesn’t mean you still can take too much of a dosage. When people over do it with weed, especially when it comes to edibles or strong concentrates, it can cause really bad reactions. Some reactions cause include panic attacks, paranoia, throwing up, or even feeling like you’re losing control. Doctors usually call it “cannabis toxicity’. It is not deadly but it’s also not fun in any way. 

The claim makes it sound like weed is totally safe no matter how much you use, and that’s where it gets misleading. Even though it won’t kill you necessarily to much wee can still make you really sick or even mess with your mental state for hours. The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) has stated that there have been no recorded deaths from marijuana overdose, but the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  warns that using large amounts of marijuana can still cause serious physical and mental side effects. A study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, also found that deaths linked directly to cannabis alone are extremely rare. This confirms while weed overdose deaths almost never happen, the negative effects from heavy use are in fact very real. So yeah you probably won’t die from weed, but it is not something you can just take unlimited amount of without side effects/consequences.

Answer 1

This claim is not true. While the Oklahoma State Department of Health says that a marijuana overdose is rare, it is still possible. The symptoms listed by Oklahoma State Health say a marijuana overdose could result in seizures, pale skin, chest pain, sudden high blood pressure, and extreme anxiety or panic attacks, etc. The University of Florida Health confirms that when an individual uses more THC than the body can handle, cannabis intoxication occurs. This can result in dizziness, anxiety, paranoia, vomiting, and a rapid heartbeat. The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) reports that although there have been zero deaths from marijuana, there have been an increasing number of emergency visits involving marijuana edibles. So while it is unlikely that you will die from a marijuana overdose, it is still very possible to have negative effects from using too much marijuana.

https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/marijuana-intoxication

https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/marijuana

https://oklahoma.gov/health/health-education/injury-prevention-service/drug-overdose/marijuana.html

Answer 2

The claim the it is impossible to overdose on weed is false and misleading. We usually think of overdoses as leading to death but because marijuana has different effects than the usual opioid overdoses we hear about it leads to similarly life threatening and altering "overdoses" (sometimes referred to as cannabis poisoning). The symptoms include things like nausea, vomiting, shaking, motor function loss, panic attacks, psychosis, and increased heart rate and blood pressure. These episodes do not typically lead to death but are nonetheless considered an "overdose" on marijuana.

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CDC

UFHealth

AmericanAddictionCenters

Answer 3

I feel like this claim is a bit exaggerated or misleading. Though it is very difficult to, you are still able to overdose on weed but it'd more common when taking edibles with THC. I've found a number of sources report on this, one of them being goodrx, that said "Many cannabis overdoses happen because people eat an edible and don’t wait long enough to feel its effects. So they take another dose, thinking they need more. And it's only after both doses eventually kick in that they realize they’ve taken too much. Inhaled THC starts working within minutes and usually wears off after 2 to 3 hours. But edible THC can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to kick in. In fact, it may take up to 4 hours to feel the full effects of some edibles. The effects of cannabis edibles also last longer — up to 12 hours." https://www.goodrx.com/classes/cannabinoids/can-you-overdose-on-weed-with-thc?srsltid=AfmBOoppzY5qt_qIyVmZAwAq02SNG_jGmagcoPc1LKsZ5VnWtvuBuGmf#risks-of-edibles There was also coverage on this topic done by the DEA that states "No deaths from overdose of marijuana have been reported. Although, there have been an increasing number of emergency room visits involving marijuana edibles." https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/marijuana This supports the fact that overdoses are happening, even if they aren't fatal. Even if you aren't dying from these overuses of marijuana, it doesn't mean that overdoses aren't happening or that people aren't taking some serious damage from them. 

Answer 4

Yes, it is technically impossible to overdose on weed directly. The DEA specifically mentions the fact that there has been no evidence of an overdose caused by marijuana in a medical report. However, the DEA does include the fact that there have been increased hospital visits due to cannabis, "Although there have been an increasing number of emergency room visits involving marijuana edibles,"(DEA). To double-check this claim, I also checked out another source. The SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), as well as in the present, people don't view cannabis as a risk. Due to the large number of people who use that drug. The SAMHSA clearly states that cannabis can lead to severe injuries due to the physical and mental effects of cannabis 

https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/marijuana

https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/learn/marijuana/risks

Answer 5

This claim is not true. From an article from the Granite Recovery Centers wrote by Keri George, a B.S. Chief Nursing Officer, the term overdose refers to "taking more of a substance than your body can handle". People can read the title of this claim and automatically think overdose means death. You can indeed overdose on weed and the symptoms can be different. Turning pale, hallucinations, fast heart rate, confusion, vomiting, anxiety, and paranoia are all symptoms from overdosing on weed. It is even deadly when weed is combined with alcohol. Even though the United States Drug Enforcement Administration states that there are no claimed deaths from weed overdosage, there have been growing numbers of hospital visits due to weed edibles. In conclusion, it is possible to overdose on weed. 

Sources: Marijuana

Can You Overdose on Weed? Know the Risks and Realities

Marijuana Overdose Symptoms, Signs, & Treatment | DrugAbuse

Answer 6

This claim is false. While overdosing on marijuana is not necessarily life-threatening, it is possible. This can lead to extreme anxiety, psychotic reactions, paranoia, a fast heart rate, and even a heart attack or seizure. Side effects may last 1 to 3 hours when inhaling the drug, or several hours if consumed through food or drink.

Marijuana can become dangerous when combined with other drugs or alcohol. The interaction between alcohol and marijuana increases the level of THC in the blood, which can intensify these symptoms and lead to unpredictable reactions. To reduce the risk of an overdose or adverse effects, it's important to understand and avoid potentially harmful interactions between marijuana, alcohol, and other substances.

Answer 7

With just reaching up, “Can you overdose with weed?” This claim is false because the use of the word “overdose” is misleading. Overdose means taking in a large amount of poisonous toxics from drugs. An article from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration shows that there are no reports of overdose from weed, but that still doesn’t mean it’s not possible. With overconsumption of anything, it can lead to health problems, become poisonous for your body, and cause death. That is why this claim is false.

https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/marijuana

Answer 8

This claim is also a little bit misleading. No deaths have been reported form using marijuana according to the DEA website. "No deaths from overdose of marijuana have been reported. Although, there have been an increasing number of emergency room visits involving marijuana edibles".(DEA.gov). Technically you can't die from consuming marijuana but if you consume too much it can lead to panic attacks and a hard time breathing as well as losing perception of reality, cold and clammy skin is another symptom. An overdose on weed is pretty tame because it's pretty much impossible to die from it. It also depends on how someone defines overdose, If someone defines it as someone dying then the claim is true. The actual definition of "overdose" is "an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug". Taking too much of a dose of weed will not harm you but you might get sick.

Sources:  https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/marijuana 

Answer 9

This claim is incorrect, it is possible to overdose from weed, more specifically its possible to overdose on the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is an active ingredient in cannabis. Overdose of a drug is when a person takes an excessive or dangerous dose of a drug, however an overdose does not necessarily mean death. The amount of THC your body can handle depends on the person, it often depends on how often you consume cannabis and what kind of product you're taking. While you can overdose on cannabis it's very unlikely to be fatal on its own but it has played a role in death from heart complications, especially when combined with other substances. When looking at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) they say that there have been no reported deaths from overdose of marijuana have been reported, but there have been an increased number of emergency room visits involving marijuana edibles. 

https://www.goodrx.com/classes/cannabinoids/can-you-overdose-on-weed-with-thc?srsltid=AfmBOorQNQniSejgCmWyulq_aZulDYT-29XSAObGjeHglVsFR2BvyMJZ

https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/marijuana

Answer 10

When discussing overdose, it's important to analyze the true meaning of an overdose. Overdosing doesn't necessarily mean ingesting a fatal amount to the point it can kill you, it can also simply means consuming an amount that overwhelms the body or taking an overly-excessive amount (Merriam-Webster). So, in technical terms you can overdose on weed if you begin to have symptoms such throwing up, anxiety/panic attacks, increased heartbeat, etc. This can also be known as "greening out". These greening out symptoms aren't the typical symptoms an individual should get when consuming a safe amount of weed, as normal symptoms include the opposite effect like feeling relaxed, sensations of euphoria, and feeling overall at peace. (Manitoba Health). Like the original post states, there have been no direct deaths regarding weed according to the DEA, however direct deaths and overdose don't necessarily co-depend on each other. Therefore, yes, you can overdose on weed (green out), but it may not be in a fatal way.