The common effect of cannabis is relaxation or drowsiness. It can also induce a feeling of nervousness or even paranoia. Some people confess that after they use cannabis they feel hungry. Also cannabis may affect the short-term memory and coordination. Usually cannabis induces a state of intoxicated relaxation, euphoria and dreaminess.

Cannabis it is very quick acting. Those who smoke it, tell that they feel the first effects within seconds, the peak follows within minutes and then declines sharply after about forty five minutes, with a ninety minute tai-off. The general sensation is of well being and relaxation, giggliness and euphoria. Some people also experience introspective dreaminess, increased appreciation of music, sleepiness and time distortion.

First time users often detect little or no effect. As physical symptoms, bloodshot eyes and a dry mouth are very common , also a slight increase in heartbeat and impaired short term memory. Curious, cannabis increases heart rate but decreases blood pressure, but regular users gain tolerance to this effect.

Cannabis contains two powerful active ingredients, THC and CBD (cannabidiol), both classed as cannabinoids. In medical terms, the cannabinoids produce psychoactive effects by binding with special receptors which are extraordinarily abundant all over the brain and body. The human brain makes its own cannabinoid, anandamide, which is thought to be involved in pain sensations, memory regulation and the immune system. The percentage of these two substances in cannabis determine the character and strength of the effect.

When orally ingested, cannabis effects are slower to come on,1 to 2 hours, and last considerably longer, around 4 hours. The liver metabolizes THC into 11-OH-*9-THC, a compound three times more psychoactive. Oral cannabis is a powerful, almost psychedelic experience, very uncomfortable if you’re not expecting it.

Cannabis use can leave you feeling a little groggy and forgetful but little else. Depending on how much you’ve smoked and its character and strength, these effects can linger for hours or days.

We strongly recommend to everyone reading this article to stay out of any form of cannabis use, however, if you or someone close to you have problems with drug addiction, we suggest you to visit Drug Rehab centers in Canada.