Twelve Weed Strains That Could Help Cure Your Hangover

There's nothing wrong with letting loose at the bar sometimes, but too many drinks tonight leads to sharp headaches and a pukey stomach tomorrow. Especially in Colorado, where three IPAs suck the moisture right out of you.

Like the nurturing yin to alcohol's belligerent yang, cannabis can be your savior when you wake up to the self-mutilation from the night before. You might need a greasy burrito, a gallon of water and a three-hour nap to bring it all home, but for many of us, Miss Mary is an essential first step in ditching a hangover.

To help get past that painful day after, here are twelve strains we've reviewed that are prime hangover helpers:

White Truffle
Mental relaxation is immediate, and physical relief comes in shortly after. I never get put down straight away, so light activity or chores are definitely doable for a couple of hours, but you'll be moving a few steps slower, and the comedown is inevitable. This is a good post-workout and evening strain, and a perfect fit for a hangover. You'll stay awake just long enough to wolf down takeout.

Caked Up Cherries
Caked Up Cherries slows me down enough to be content with a night inside or a long car ride, but this hybrid of Wedding Cake and Cherry Cookies isn't a total couch magnet unless you need it to be. If smoking Caked Up Cherries didn't freeze my brain and balloon my eyes each time, then it would be flexible enough to work during the afternoon or for public activities. The intense head high, lack of anxiety and slight body relaxation are a stiff match for the Sunday scaries no matter what shape you're in, and the munchies rarely relent.

Sunset Sherbet
This high is calming but can last for hours without crashing if you don’t go overboard and aren’t already tired, making it a good option not just for hangovers, but for pain patients and calm morning sessions. While not overwhelming, Sunset Sherbet is euphoric and creative on the mind, which pairs well with the soothing physical effects.
Moonbow
A mix of Zkittlez and Do-Si-Dos, Moonbow is known for a creeper high, strong munchies and a cake-eating grin that lasts for a long time. I wouldn't plan on scaling a mountain after smoking Moonbow, but the high is much more peaceful than sedating. The calming disposition and constant munchies are suited for hangover use, though, and the strong stress relief works well at day's end, too. I often find myself stretching, yawning and looking for a pillow  after a sustained two- to three-hour high, but the yawning and stretching part comes a lot faster after a long night.

Gastro Pop
This accurately named hybrid of Apples and Bananas and Grape Gasoline can make stomachs growl thirty minutes after lunch and turns an everyday appetite into desert island starvation. That comes in handy when you have a sensitive stomach full of alcohol fumes. Gastro Pop can even be somewhat of an aphrodisiac, too, if you're lucky enough to have a pot-smoking partner, but hunger will probably dominate your experience.

Key Lime Pie
I was skeptical of the rush of pastry strains five years ago, and smoking something that barely replicated its namesake was common at that point. Key Lime Pie was and is one of the real ones, though. A phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies popular enough to make it alone, Key Lime Pie's flavor is much better than that of a LaCroix, and the high is a consistent nighttime treat. That high goes to work quickly on my body and is more of a slow burn on the brain, but munchies are inevitable, even if I've just eaten. A puff and second round of nosh is a fantastic combination, however, setting the stage for a smooth descent into dreamland.
Garlic Cocktail
This is a clear case of benefiting from the hair of the dog. Being a child of Mimosa, another orange-heavy sleeper strain, Garlic Cocktail's stiff uppercut shouldn't have surprised me — yet there I was, eyes closed, on an early Saturday afternoon as notification after notification on my phone went unanswered. Once Garlic Cocktail's peak effects end, often within ninety minutes, I'm too lazy to wiggle my toes. The near-comatose effects are almost impossible to outlast, but they're good for killing stress, stiffness and head-pounding hangovers.

Blackberry Kush
It won’t knock you out immediately, but you might as well say goodbye to anybody who’s not smoking with you. Blackberry Kush starts by attacking concentration and then drains consciousness shortly thereafter, making it a great indica for nighttime and hangovers. Medical patients use it to fight eating disorders, chronic pain, insomnia, stress and migraines.

Funyunz
I had the misfortune of mistaking Funyunz' gassy, funky flavor profile for a good afternoon smoke, which immediately ended all of my plans. Standing turns into sitting inside of an hour after smoking Funyunz, and sitting quickly turns into lying down. If you use Funyunz for anything other than a sedative or midnight snack, be prepared to struggle and yawn until a pillow is secured.

OZ Kush
OZ Kush doles out forgiving highs that relax without sedating, lightweights notwithstanding. I've found it most effective as an antidote for too much caffeine, or as a treatment for sore backs and feet. My mind moves slightly slower after smoking OZ Kush, so I wouldn't recommend a session before anything important, but remedial tasks and walking around in public is a breeze.

Smarties
I find myself stretching a lot after smoking Smarties, no matter how much sleep I had the night before. Those sedating effects tend to stay south of my shoulders, however, giving me the best of both worlds for an indoors high. My brain stays alert with a euphoric bounciness on Smarties, which doesn't go away unless the physical comedown takes over.

Skunkberry
Skunkberry starts with smooth, uplifting effects without haziness or jitters. Perfect for lunchtime, the high typically amplifies appetites within thirty minutes and won’t stop until adequately satisfied, so be prepared to eat — and sleep, because a Blueberry-influenced downfall can wipe out new users. Medical benefits can treat stress, lack of appetite and muscle aches.