{"id":40141,"date":"2025-10-22T07:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T07:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=40141"},"modified":"2025-10-22T07:02:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:02:23","slug":"12-activities-you-should-avoid-while-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/12-activities-you-should-avoid-while-high\/","title":{"rendered":"12 ACTIVITIES YOU SHOULD NEVER MIX WITH THC"},"content":{"rendered":"

You use cannabis recreationally or medically because you believe it\u2019s safe. And it mostly is, especially <\/span>compared to alcohol<\/span><\/a> and most <\/span>prescription medications<\/span><\/a>. But like any substance, cannabis is safest when you use it responsibly: avoid over-consuming or don\u2019t mix it with other impairing substances nor binge-drinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why?<\/span><\/p>\n

Tetrahydrocannabinol<\/span><\/a> (THC), cannabis\u2019 main psychoactive compound, causes intoxicating side effects. It can significantly impair your perception, coordination, and judgment, raising your risk of accidents or poor decision-making. That\u2019s why you should avoid certain activities while under the influence of THC, as your impaired state can endanger both you and others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The riskiest of these activities include:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. DRIVING ANY VEHICLE<\/b><\/h2>\n

Besides affecting your perception, THC can slow your reaction time, making driving under its influence extremely dangerous. Whether you\u2019re piloting a car, bike, scooter, tractor, or plane, the risk is real. It\u2019s especially hazardous in operating heavy machinery, low-visibility, or other high-risk conditions where split-second decisions matter most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the<\/span> American Journal of Public Health<\/span><\/i><\/a>, the number of fatal car accidents involving cannabis users rose from 9.0% in 2000 to 21.5% in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. PERFORMING SAFETY-SENSITIVE TASKS OR JOBS<\/b><\/h2>\n

Avoid doing tasks like manual labor, practicing trades like law or medicine, operating heavy machinery, using power tools, high-heat materials and environments, handling explosives or volatile substances, welding, glassblowing, or performing electrical work while high. These tasks require full focus, precision, and alertness, all of which are qualities THC can impair. Even if you don\u2019t hurt yourself, you could harm others or make costly, potentially irreversible mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. WORKING AT HEIGHTS<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Even if you\u2019re an experienced cannabis user, the effects of a high THC dose can still be unpredictable. For this reason, you shouldn\u2019t get high before working at dangerous heights, such as cleaning windows or repairing roofs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While working on a ladder, scaffolding, or lift, THC may trigger anxiety or paranoia, causing you to panic and do something dangerous. It may also impair balance and coordination, making you accident-prone.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. HANDLING FIREARMS OR USING WEAPONS<\/b><\/h2>\n

Guns and blades are dangerous in sober hands, and even more so in the hands of intoxicated individuals. The euphoric effects of THC can lower impulse control and impair judgment, increasing the risk of reckless or harmful behavior with weapons. For this reason, don\u2019t go hunting, plinking, or engage in other activities involving weapons while high.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reddit user,<\/span> BoredDude216<\/span><\/a>, said it best, \u201c<\/span>You think you\u2019re practicing proper safety, but you\u2019re high so you probably aren\u2019t and just don\u2019t realize.<\/span><\/i>\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind that federal law still <\/span>prohibits state-registered medical cannabis patients<\/span><\/a> from possessing or buying firearms and ammunition.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. JOB INTERVIEWS<\/b><\/h2>\n

Some people use cannabis before job interviews to calm their nerves and boost their confidence. However, depending on the strain and dose, it may leave you red-eyed and sedated or animated and chatty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Neither of these impressions will work in your favor, especially if you\u2019re hoping to get the job. If you must use cannabis before an interview, try a <\/span>CBD-dominant strain<\/span><\/a> that doesn\u2019t contain enough THC to cause significant impairing effects.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. MAKING MAJOR FINANCIAL OR LEGAL DECISIONS<\/b><\/h2>\n

One wrong financial or legal decision can derail your life, so don\u2019t make those calls while under the influence of THC. Don\u2019t fill out loan applications, bet large sums of money, make large purchases, buy or sell crypto, or sign any form of contract while high. Wait until you\u2019re sober, so you can think clearly and determine whether that decision truly serves your best interest.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. EXTREME SPORTS<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cannabis may <\/span>help some people focus<\/span><\/a>, but that doesn\u2019t make it a good idea before engaging in extreme sports that require split-second decisions and sharp reflexes. Even a slight impairment can slow your reactions and increase the risk of serious or even fatal injury during such activities. Examples of such sports include skydiving, skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, bungee jumping, rock climbing, kayaking, bouldering, or diving.<\/span><\/p>\n

READ: New Study Suggests Cannabis May Not Affect Driving Ability in Patients<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

8. COOKING OR ANY ACTIVITY INVOLVING FLAMES<\/b><\/h2>\n

High-THC cannabis may cause <\/span>couch lock and forgetfulness<\/span><\/a> while you\u2019re under the influence. Both of which are dangerous states to be in when working with fire and heat. Yes, we get it: food tastes amazing when you’re high, and the urge to cook something delicious can be overwhelming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But that craving isn\u2019t worth the risk of forgetting something on the stove and accidentally setting your kitchen on fire. There may be a few exceptions for the already most experienced and serious home cooks, but not recommended for cannabis beginners or most people.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need more convincing, check out these Reddit stories from folks who made the mistake:<\/span><\/p>\n