Terminal High

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The term Terminal High is noun used to describe a Feeling one has during the after effects of smoking Marijuana. Although the term high, or stoned when being used in this context does not necessarily have the same definition of terminal high.

The active chemical in Marijuana is Tetrahydrocannabinol or (for the sake of this article) THC. THC, according to Tetrahydrocannabinol is

"Tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, Δ9-THC, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), Δ¹-tetrahydrocannabinol (using an older numbering scheme), or dronabinol, is the main psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis plant".

The effects of smoking Marijuana are described, courtesy of Erowid.

The primary effects sought by those using cannabis recreationally are euphoria, relaxation, and changes in perception. Effects vary depending on dosage, with effects at low doses including a sense of well-being, mild enhancement of senses (smell, taste, hearing), subtle changes in thought and expression, talkativeness, giggling, increased appreciation of music, increased appetite, and mild closed-eye visuals. At higher doses, sense of time is altered, attention span and memory are frequently affected, and thought processes and mental perception may be significantly altered.

One of the most common comments about cannabis effects is that it enhances the appreciation of sensory experiences without substantially changing the perceptual experience. Many people attribute their love of music, appreciation for new forms of music, and ability to play instruments to the use of cannabis.

At overly high doses, the effects are often likened to other psychedelics and panic and dysphoria (bad mood) are common. High doses, especially when taken orally, can sometimes result in difficult experiences and trips to the emergency room in response to racing heart, extreme confusion, short term memory loss, and panic. After high dose experiences, especially among those who are not regular users, after effects can last 1-2 days.

Paradoxically, although cannabis is normally considered a relaxant / depressant, its effects are stimulating in a substantial portion of those who use it. While some people us it to help them sleep, others cannot sleep for 3-6 hours after their last smoke.

When a user smokes marijuana for an extended period of time or inhales large amounts of marijuana smoke in a short period of time the user may experience terminal high, or they may become terminally high. Terminal highs can only occur under these conditions, it is not necessary that more than one condition applies, terminal highs can occur even if only one of these following conditions are applicable.

1. The user cannot move to smoke the pipe, bong, blunt, etc... because the effects of THC have overcome the users ability to move.
2. The user cannot mentally force themselves to smoke any more (this is common in veteran users of marijuana). This mental block does not mean that the users cannot physically move because of the effects of this fantastic drug though.

[edit] Example

"I'm terminally high, there's no way I can hit optimus prime, I can't even move!" note: the name "optimus prime" is most likely an allusion to the name of the subjects pipe. It is found the many Cannabis smokers give colourful names to their smoking devices, such as: Midnight, Ultra Mario, Wesley Pipes, The Greeny Genie, Ropeburn, etc.

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