Anyone Drink Kava When They Hookah?

[Twang]

So since kava is allowed, I hope I'm not steppin on any toes here with the rules....but what are all the effects of it?

For me, it gives a slight relaxation feeling. It justs puts me in a better mood, takes the edge off. It doesn't impair me in any way. Sometimes I barely notice a difference. I have also noticed it helps me sleep, and cures a headache. Might be different for other people.
A lot of the effects you read about online are exaggerated (at least in my experience). Also, some people say it causes liver toxicity, I disagree. If you get pure kava root it wont. Here is an article about it for further reading, http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/kavaisitsafe.html .

[hookahhippo]

Are there any adverse side effects?? like a kava hangover?

[Gaara]

Are there any adverse side effects?? like a kava hangover?

Apprently, no. I've never drank it before so I can't say but according to Wikipedia:

"The onset of a moderate potency kava drink is 20-30 minutes, with effects usually lasting for two hours. Effects can be felt up to eight hours after ingestion. These effects of drinking kava, in order of sensation, are slight tongue and lip numbing caused by the contraction of the blood vessels in these areas (the lips and skin surrounding may appear unusually pale); mildly talkative and euphoric behavior; (calming) effects, sense of well-being, clear thinking; and relaxed muscles. Sleep is often restful and there are pronounced periods of sleepiness correlating to the amount and potency of Kava consumed. When drunk to excess, Kava can cause vomiting and a feeling of nausea that will subside usually by the end of the day after consumption.

A drink of high potency results in a faster onset with a lack of stimulation, and then deep, dreamless sleep within 30 minutes. Unlike alcohol-induced sleep, after wakening the drinker does not experience any mental or physical after effects.

Heavy consumption of kava can produce dermatological effects ranging from light, red bumps; to heavy, scaly, ulcerous skin. Kava contains lactones that bind to skin proteins forming which then lead to the allergic response. Discontinuation or reduction of consumption resolves the effects.

It is reported that many people experience rather vivid dreams after consumption of kava."

Don't know how exaggerated or precise the above information might be. Edited April 26, 2007 by Gaara

[Allia22]

Woohoo, I'm all for the euphoria and vivid dreams, and as long as it's legal and doesn't do anything seriously bad (aside from the skin ulcers >.<) I'm in.

[ShishaFred]

I would say no. I don't consider it a drug in that sense. It's like coffee, but relaxes instead of stimulates. It wont "F, you up".

It doesn't need to fuck you up to be a drug. And it's not because it's legal that it's not a drug too. Here's a definition.

"an often illegal and sometimes addictive substance that causes changes in behavior and perception and is taken for the effects"

Don't be scared of words. Edited April 27, 2007 by ShishaFred

[Twang]

I would say no. I don't consider it a drug in that sense. It's like coffee, but relaxes instead of stimulates. It wont "F, you up".

It doesn't need to fuck you up to be a drug. And it's not because it's legal that it's not a drug too. Here's a definition.

"an often illegal and sometimes addictive substance that causes changes in behavior and perception and is taken for the effects"

Don't be scared of words.

Don't be scared of context. Edited April 28, 2007 by Twang