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couch-lock

What does couch-lock mean?

The deeply sedating, immobilizing body high from strong indica cannabis that makes it hard to get up.

"That indica hit me with total couch-lock."

Origin

Coined to describe the sofa-pinning sedation of heavy indica strains (associated with myrcene).

Frequently asked questions

What is couch-lock?
It's the deeply sedating, immobilizing body high from strong indica cannabis that makes it hard to get up off the couch.
What causes couch-lock?
It's associated with heavy indica strains and is often linked to the terpene myrcene.
How do you use 'couch-lock'?
You can say 'that indica hit me with total couch-lock,' meaning you felt too sedated to move.
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