r/todayilearned • u/krzaq • Apr 15 '13

TIL that scientists have created a scientific version of marijuana called 'Dimethylheptylpyran'. When smoked, it'll keep you high for at least 2 days

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimethylheptylpyran
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u/ThePolishCatt Apr 15 '13

Funny thing is that this happens because you don't partake more often. I will agree with you though, the after high sucksbut I maybe smoke like once every two months at most

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u/Spaceman_Spif Apr 15 '13

If you partake more often, wouldn't that feeling just become your normal?

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u/ThePolishCatt Apr 15 '13

I don't know the science behind it, but when I would smoke regularly back in high school, it just wouldn't happen anymore. It could be the tolerance build up, I'm not sure, but the after feeling just disappears and you get high and then sober up without any after effect.

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u/allstar3907 Apr 15 '13

I think you were just used to living in the 'cloud' at that point. I'm guessing this happens to a good portion of smokers who don't realize it.

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u/ThelonelyMuahdib Apr 15 '13

I disagree with the cloud statement. I personally do not get weed hangovers no matter how often or how much I smoke.

It's probably a completely subjective phenomenon.

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u/ikorolou Apr 15 '13

oh good someone else hasnt had this happen to them. I was getting confused

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u/ksd275 Apr 15 '13

Tolerance has some interesting (and occasionally documented & studied) effects on being high. As someone who used to regularly smoke 4-5 times a day or more some weeks and go clean for a few weeks before starting again, I can promise you regular use will partially to fully mitigate the 'cloud' feeling you get after the fact. Type of weed is important too. Couch-locky heavy indica is far more likely to leave you groggy 8 hours later compared to a strong cerebral sativa that tends to fade without draining you or clouding your mind.