Do you get higher from coughing

No, coughing does not make you “high” in the sense of experiencing the psychoactive effects of drugs like marijuana or other intoxicating substances. Coughing is a natural reflex mechanism that helps clear your airways of irritants, mucus, and foreign particles.

While coughing can sometimes cause lightheadedness or dizziness due to a sudden change in blood pressure, these sensations are not comparable to the euphoria or intoxication associated with drug use. Additionally, there is no scientific evidence to support any claims that coughing leads to a release of endorphins or other chemicals in the brain that produce a “high.”

Here’s why coughing doesn’t get you high:

1. Physiological differences: The act of coughing involves expelling air forcefully from your lungs through your trachea and mouth. This action doesn’t activate the same receptors or pathways in the brain as drugs that produce a high.
2. Lack of psychoactive compounds: Unlike psychoactive drugs, coughing doesn’t introduce any external chemicals into your body that could interact with your brain and produce a high.
3. Absence of scientific evidence: No credible scientific studies have shown any link between coughing and experiencing a “high.”

Therefore, it’s important to avoid any practices that involve deliberately inducing coughing for the purpose of getting high, as these can be dangerous and harmful to your health. If you’re seeking help with substance abuse or addiction, please reach out to qualified healthcare professionals or addiction support organizations.

Here are some resources that can help:

• National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: https://www.ncadd.org/