My blunt phase was in high school (over 20 years ago). I prefer vaping live rosin or other concentrates nowadays, though I still vape flower on occasion if I can find a good strain with decent terps.
If you’re always packing phat bowls, rolling blunts, hitting bongs, it’s gonna turn you into the laziest version of yourself. Get away from the stereotypical weed culture; that shit’s for kids.
Go on a tolerance break (at least a week, maybe a month if you’re a heavy user), and when you come back, don’t go full throttle. Microdose. It means taking one or a couple of small hits and waiting 4-6 hours, maybe longer. Stick to this regimen like a prescription. For what it’s worth, I haven’t had a break in almost 3 years and I never feel saturated by it.
I also feel that smoking flower (and sometimes even vaping flower) can make me feel groggy and tired. Concentrates (live rosin, badders, other waxes) hit cleaner, taste so much better, and don’t stop me from whatever project I’ve got lined up. Stay the fuck away from oil cart pens, because propylene glycol shouldn’t be inhaled and a lot of the oils/carts are made poorly. Pick sativa-dominant strains if you want to feel more active, both physically and mentally.
Just cannabis? I’ve never had a psychedelic response, though large or strong hits can knock you on your ass for a few minutes. If you were hallucinating, then your tolerance is probably low (or, the edibles could be more potent than normal). I have friends that eat 1/4 to 1/2 a 5g gummy and that’s good for them. My tolerance is high enough that I can eat 4-5 whole and not bat an eye. Some people also have built-in tolerances (or lack thereof), so it’s best to start small and work your way up to a comfortable level.
Personally, I don’t bother with edibles because they can be unpredictable and dwell in your system longer than you may want them to. If you do, get the fast-acting ones that kick in 15-30 minutes (made with live rosin), so you can gauge their effectiveness before taking more. They’re good for plane flights and other public venues where you can’t vape or smoke.