5 Best Strains for Superior Socializing

Opening a jar of Super Lemon Haze, I’m hit with an overwhelming wave of
citrus aroma. The crystal covered buds smell like a lemonade stand: sweet,
sticky and a little bit tart. When I take the first inhalation, the taste
reminds me of lemon meringue pie, so light and sweet, but with the
unmistakable flavor of lemons. A few seconds later, a smile spreads across
my face. I feel uplifted, energized and ready for conversation. Time to go
socialize!

Cannabis can sometimes have a bad reputation when it comes to socializing.
Since some strains make people feel sleepy, anxious or anti-social, many
avoid using marijuana in social contexts. Fortunately, cannabis is an
incredibly varied plant with many different effects. While certain strains
may have you hiding in the corner rather than talking to friends, others
are the ideal party companion, leaving you relaxed, energized and
talkative. These differences have everything to do with the terpene and
cannabinoid profile of the plant. Some profiles promote social tendencies
while others increase anxiety, or leave you too tired to talk. The trick is
finding the strains that promote your prosocial tendencies. Here are our
top picks for social strains:
Super Lemon Haze

This sweet and sour sativa, described above, has a zippy, energetic high
that’s a favorite among sativa smokers. The citrusy taste isn’t just a
delicious flavor, it also indicates a terpene profile rich in limonene.
This terpene is known for its relaxing, energizing and uplifting effects.
If cannabis makes you sleepy, try sativas rich in limonene for a high that
won’t put you to sleep.
Hawaiian

Another popular sativa strain for socializing is Hawaiian. Its strong
topical aroma has notes of pineapple, guava and passionfruit and will leave
you feeling like you just stepped onto a tropical island. The flavor is
light and sweet with hints of fruit, but the real vacation is the happy and
relaxed high that comes from these beautiful buds. With a perfect blend of
terpenes like limonene, pinene (which aids focus and alertness) and myrcene
(which has calming effects), this strain has been described as euphoric,
talkative and giggly. Hawaiian is likely to leave your whole party smiling.
ACDC

ACDC is a woody, earthy sativa, with notes of pine. This clear-minded
social strain is known for its 20:1 CBD:THC ratio and its relaxed, focused
effects. Most strains have relatively high levels of THC, which often
causes increased anxiety. If you find yourself to be more anxious after
smoking a THC-heavy strain, try a sativa like ACDC that’s rich in CBD, as
CBD counteracts this anxiety — leaving you relaxed and ready to mingle.
Cabbage Patch

Cabbage Patch is a sweet but tart sativa-dominant hybrid. This tasty flower
is rich in THCV, a cannabinoid that can help side-step heightened anxiety
from THC. While THCV offers all the energizing and euphoric effects of THC,
it also relaxes users and is less likely to cause anxiety and paranoia.
Cabbage Patch leaves users feeling relaxed, giggly, and energetic, which is
the perfect mix for any party.
Afgoo

For those who prefer the high from indicas, Afgoo is an amazing choice when
you want to get social. These sweet and slightly earthy flowers have notes
of pine and berry. With high levels of myrcene, Afgoo is exceptionally
relaxing and always leaves me feeling happy, warm and loving. It’s an
exceptional strain for spending time with loved ones.

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