Weird Ways to Get High: 10 of the Strangest Ways to Get Your Buzz On

Ever since humans developed cognitive function, we’ve been looking for ways to escape from it for a little while. Getting high in one form or fashion is a very common hobby for most people, with alcohol being the most popular drug of choice. But there are more weird ways to get high than you might think.

Whether you don’t want to use more common (and dangerous) routes to getting high or whether you’re just looking to mix things up, these ten weird ways to get high can be fun to try.

Read on to learn about these strange ways to get baked.

Nutmeg

Smoking clove cigarettes has been a cliche for a long time, but they aren’t the only spice that can get you high. (And no, we aren’t talking about spice the drug; this is much easier to get hands on.) It turns out nutmeg can give you a high as well.

Nutmeg isn’t just good to add into eggnog and dishes; it is also a natural hallucinogen. It contains a chemical called myristicin that induces mirages in some people. But be careful – nutmeg highs can last for a day or two, and they can leave a bad taste in your mouth.

Nitrous Oxide

If you’ve ever had dental work done, you’ll know the powers of nitrous oxide. More commonly known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide creates a euphoric effect that dentists use to help patients stay calm during procedures.

Anyone over 18 can legally purchase canisters of nitrous oxide. You do want to be careful with nitrous oxide, though. Inhaling too much can lead to brain damage or death.

Sleep Deprivation

Have you ever stayed up all night long and spent the next day feeling giddy and light-headed? Then you’ve experienced the high that can come from sleep deprivation. Studies have shown that being sleep deprived can have similar effects to drinking alcohol.

In general, the best way to get a sleep deprivation high is to go two or three days in little or no sleep. But like anything else on this list, you shouldn’t push the envelope too hard with sleep deprivation. Things can start getting weird, and not in the fun way, when you go too long without sleep.

Caffeine

Do you remember your first cup of coffee and how hyper and jittery you got? Having enough caffeine can create a high similar to being jacked up on too much sugar as a kid. There are caffeine pills and high-caffeine content drinks you can buy if the idea of drinking seventeen cups of coffee doesn’t appeal to you.

Caffeine is a relatively harmless way to get a buzz, but believe it or not, it is possible to overdose on caffeine. If you’re using caffeine pills, make sure to check the levels so you avoid a visit to the hospital.

Endorphins

If you know any runners, you’ve probably heard them talk before about getting a “runner’s high.” As it turns out, this isn’t just a figure of speech. Running and other exercise or physical activity (and yes, this includes sex) generates endorphins, your body’s own personal happy meds.

Endorphins are actually similar to the effects of morphine and opioids. They activate opioid receptors in the brain that limit discomfort and create a feeling of euphoria. Running, doing cardio, or doing anything that gets your blood pumping will generate a rush of endorphins.

Adrenaline

Similar to endorphins, you can also get high off adrenaline. This is no secret, and anyone who has skydiving as a hobby will tell you that doing something that scares you can create a massive high.

You don’t have to jump out of a plane to experience an adrenaline high. The roller coaster and haunted house industries have built their businesses around generating those experiences for people. If you want to experience that high without leaving your house, try watching a scary movie and then taking a trip down to your basement.

Catnip

We know, we know. Catnip gets cats high, but it isn’t supposed to work on humans, is it? As a matter of fact, catnip can create a light high in humans as well as in our feline friends.

We do have to put in a disclaimer: smoking catnip will not make you as hyper crazy as it makes your cat. But it can cause a little bit of a buzz that can be fun. If you’re looking for rolling papers for your first go with catnip, check out the lion rolling circus.

Hypnagogic Induction

This form of high is a little trippy even for our standards. Hypnagogic induction uses the different stages of the sleep cycle to create an almost trance-like state where you’re still aware, but you aren’t cognitively present in the same way as usual.

If you want to achieve hypnagogic induction, lay on your back and hold your arm in the air while you go to sleep. Your muscles will stay locked in place until you enter the beginning stages of sleep when your muscles will relax, your arm will drop, and the sudden fall will pull you back to awareness. Doing this enough times can get you to a state where you’re in theta sleep, a transitional stage, but you’ll still be aware of this state.

Binaural Beats

It may surprise you to learn that you can get high without using a substance at all. Binaural beats use the way your ears and your brain process sound waves to create auditory illusions that can create a high. It can be soothing and create a euphoric response in listeners.

Binaural beat tracks play two different pure-tone sine waves with separate frequencies, one in each year. The combination of the two tones creates a third “ghost” tone that is not actually present. You can find binaural tracks on YouTube, but be careful; they can cause nightmares in some people.

Massage

It may sound strange to suggest that getting a really good back rub can get you high, but it can. The physical contact and release of chemicals, as well as some aromatherapy, that are present during a massage help create oxytocin. You may know oxytocin as the hormone that your brain releases during an orgasm.

A qualified massage therapist can get you into a euphoric, blissful haze.

More Weird Ways to Get High

Chasing an altered cognitive state has been a hobby of humans ever since we developed thumbs. Whatever your poison is, we all enjoy getting a little high from time to time. Next time you’re looking to loosen up, try one of these weird ways to get high.

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