Usually, marijuana induces a state of euphoria and dreaminess and it is quick acting. When you are smoking it you will feel the first effects within seconds, the peak within minutes and then declines sharply after about forty five minutes. The general feeling is of well being and relaxation, giggliness and euphoria. Some users also experience introspective dreaminess, increased appreciation of music, sleepiness and time distortion.

Physically, bloodshot eyes and a dry mouth are common symptoms, as well as a slight increase in heartbeat and impaired short term memory. Marijuana increases heart rate but decreases blood pressure, and regular users gain tolerance to this effect. I is also famous for stimulating the appetite. These short bursts of extreme hunger are known universally as the ‘munchies’.

Cannabis has two powerful active ingredients, THC and CBD (cannabidiol). Both substances are classed as cannabinoids, they produce psychoactive effects by binding with special receptors which are extraordinarily abundant all over the brain and body. Your brain makes its own cannabinoid, anandamide, which is thought to be involved in pain sensations, memory regulation and the immune system.

The ratio of these two substances determine the character and strength of the effect. Like fine wines, different strains of cannabis can have their own flavour and complexity, plus their own distinct high.

If you take it orally, you could be in for quite a ride. 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. The effects are slower to come on, 1 to 2 hours, and last considerably longer, around 4 hours.

Marijuana 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.

Besides the fantasy-like state many users of cannabis describe being in soon after smoking or ingesting the drug, it can also cause short-term memory loss. It has been shown that using the drug over time can reduce your concentration and ability to retain memories as well as learn new information. Other potential problems include impaired judgment, which is an especially big problem when users get behind the wheel of a car. People that use cannabis behave in much the same way and experience the same sort of perception distortions as those under the influence of alcohol.

We strongly recommend to everyone reading this article to stay out of marijuana abuse, however, if you or someone close to you have problems with marijuana addiction, we suggest you to visit Drug rehab centres