Does Smoking Hemp Get You High?

In a former blog, we wrote about whether smoking hemp gets you high. And the answer used to just be no — because we were only talking about CBD-rich hemp. 

But now, with new strains on the market, the answer has changed! No longer is CBD the only cannabinoid to watch out for in hemp strains. Nowadays, strains offer a medley of cannabinoids. As a result, there are even hemp strains that can get you high. We’ll be explaining the differences between the ones that do intoxicate versus the ones that offer other benefits instead.

Does smoking hemp get you high? The answer is yes, it can — but it also might not. It depends on the strain you bring to the table. Let’s get into that today. What kind of strain do you need to get high? What other benefits can you experience with cannabis in the form of hemp? Time to dive into it all in our revamped updated blog on the topic.

Does Smoking Hemp Get You High? Is it Safe?

And what’s the difference between hemp and pot, anyway? These are all questions we get asked often. Understandably, those who aren’t as familiar with cannabis flower or its compounds may not be sure about its finer details.

We want to help clear the air on everything you need to know about smoking hemp. Certain cannabis flower strains have massive concentrations of CBD, providing tremendous advantages. Others are abundant in terpenes or delta-8 THC, providing a unique entourage effect. Let’s dive into tips to keep in mind before smoking hemp flower.

What is Hemp Flower?

For starters, the definition has changed over the years. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, firmly redefined hemp flower for the nation. It qualifies hemp as any cannabis strain that contains 0.3% delta-9 THC or less.

Hemp used to be the unprocessed bud from the cannabis plant for the purpose of fiber. Now, though, it can be harvested, dried, and cured like marijuana. From there, users can enjoy all the cannabinoids and hemp compounds the plant offers.

What is CBD?

We’ve touched on CBD all across our platform, but just as a recap, cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of the 400+ compounds found in the cannabis plant. One of 100+ cannabinoids, it’s the only cannabinoid abundant in some cannabis plants, just like THC. 

More specifically, THC is typically abundant in marijuana, while CBD is typically found abundant in hemp. While THC may be the best-known cannabinoid presently, CBD is slowly making its rise to fame due to recent history. 

What is THC?

Good old THC. What is it when you get down to the bottom of everything? Well, the THC you likely know’s full name is delta-9 THC. That THC, abundant in marijuana rather than hemp, is psychoactive. 

It’s also not the only form of THC in the world. There’s also delta-8 THC, as well as THCa, AKA the inactive version of THC.

These types of THC are present within certain hemp flower strains. Because they’re not delta-9 THC, they still qualify as hemp. 

That means we can provide legal cannabis flower that gets you high. It’s why we can confidently offer options like our THCa flower.

Is Hemp Flower Legal?

Yes, hemp flower is legal thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. With it, any cannabis strain that contains 0.3% delta-9 THC or less falls into the category of hemp. 

The plant was also legalized federally, allowing states to decide whether to farm it as a crop.

Hemp flower is legal across the country, so we can ship our products virtually nationwide.

Does Smoking Hemp Get You High?

In short — yes, smoking hemp flower can get you high. However, consuming just CBD products is unlikely to cause intoxication. CBD is completely non-intoxicating. Legal THC and delta-8 THC, on the other hand, are psychoactive. They provide a high for most users.

So, the answer is that it depends on the hemp flower strain in question.

How Do You Know What Each Strain Contains?

If you want to be sure you know what you’re getting, get it from a trusted source. The best way to check what each strain contains is to read the lab report. For example, every product on our website is batch-tested through a third-party lab, so we get unbiased readings on what every single strain and product on our website contains. It helps keep 

Smoking CBD Bud

People smoke hemp in the form of pre-rolled joints or ground up as flower. Smoking hemp can be very relaxing, but not every strain will make you feel “high.” 

On the contrary, CBD-rich strains with low THC are unlikely to make you high. They are capable of making you feel other effects, though. 

Part of the misconception that CBD causes a high may come from so many people calling it “non-psychoactive.” By definition, psychoactive means that it affects the mind — which CBD certainly seems to do. However, CBD doesn’t appear to affect the mind in the same way that THC does. As a result, it’s labeled as non-psychoactive.

More About CBD Flower

Furthermore, many CBD products, especially CBD-rich hemp flower, don’t merely just contain CBD. Rather, minor cannabinoids, terpenes, and other hemp compounds also come into play. What people can mistake for a high is the entourage effect that cannabinoids in synergy can stimulate. 

The entourage effect of cannabinoids just helps each cannabinoid amplify its overall results. Depending on the hemp strain, this may stimulate a more intense level of relaxation, along with other positive properties.

Take a CBD-rich hemp flower strain that’s chock full of minor cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other hemp compounds. In the right amount, it could provide an effective entourage effect that causes mild drowsiness with a wave of relaxation and calm. 

This combination can often be mistaken for a high, so it’s not far outside the realm of possibility that this is what people mean when they mistakenly think CBD or hemp flower causes a high.

There’s no intoxication involved when using CBD hemp flower or any other CBD product – and that’s the biggest difference between CBD and THC. While CBD flower may be psychoactive, as it does affect the mind, it won’t cause intoxication, so CBD doesn’t cause a high. 

 

What to Expect When You Smoke CBD Hemp Flower

So, if CBD doesn’t cause a high — what is it used for?

We know we have the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and all other bodily systems. The endocannabinoid system, or ECS, is another bodily system. The ECS runs all throughout our body, made up of cannabinoid receptors, which are split into CB1 and CB2 receptors. We produce our own endocannabinoids to interact with these receptors.

These endocannabinoids we naturally produce happen to look almost molecularly identical to the phytocannabinoids found in cannabis plants. This is why THC causes a high and why other phytocannabinoids stimulate the results that they do. In a 2017 comprehensive review of clinical data and relevant animal studies on CBD, researchers found that CBD doesn’t impact or reduce psychomotor and psychological function. 

Instead, CBD appears to have unique properties of its own. It stimulates calming effects and helps to relax, reduce stress and anxiety symptoms, and more. In August 2019, a Gallup poll found 1 in every 7 adults use CBD, with the numbers growing more every day. Many have started incorporating different CBD products into their daily life.

Hemp Strains that Can Cause a High

THCa Flower

When it comes to THCa, there’s not just one strain to choose from. Our strains are constantly in rotation, some with limited stock. We’ve got some legendary names like Gelato and up-and-coming stars like Illemonati. There’s something for every consumer to love, as every strain is deliciously unique. We recommend trying a range of THCa flower strains to discover your favorite!

Delta-8 Moon Rocks

These babies are potent, smokeable, dense buds with caked-on kief. The coating of kief on top is phenomenal, and the entire bud is infused with a delta-8 THC isolate.

Results are euphoric, chill, and gently buzzed. Consumers usually feel the delta-8 high more in the head than in the body. For our delta-8 moon rocks, many anticipate a powerful sativa that’s all cerebral.

Does Smoking Hemp Get You High: Final Thoughts

As you can see, there’s much to learn about hemp flower. It’s not just a matter of whether it’ll get you high, it comes down to the strain you’re smoking. Some strains, abundant in CBD, will provide other benefits you can look forward to. 

Meanwhile, other strains may be abundant in delta-8 THC. These strains allow for a toasty, chill high. Get ready for euphoria and bliss when you smoke hemp flower! We recommend trying it at least once to see what everyone’s talking about. It’s an experience you’ll be sure to remember.