The Effects of Cannabis on the Brain and Body

🌿Cannabis enters the brain and body within 30 seconds and reaches peak effects in 30 to 60 minutes.

🧠THC and CBD bind to CB1 receptors in the brain, causing varied effects depending on the strain and individual.

💡Sativa varieties of cannabis increase focus, mood, and talkativeness, while indica varieties induce relaxation and sleep.

😯Some individuals may experience intense anxiety and paranoia from ingesting or smoking sativa varieties.

💤Indica varieties of cannabis improve the transition time to sleep and can suppress activation in the amygdala and hippocampus.

How long do the effects of cannabis last?

—The effects of cannabis can last up to four hours, depending on individual metabolism and familiarity with the compound.

How does cannabis affect memory?

—Indica varieties of cannabis can impair short-term and long-term memory, while sativa varieties may not have the same impact.

Why do some people experience anxiety and paranoia from cannabis?

—The specific reasons are unclear, but it may be due to individual neural circuitry and propensity for anxiety. It is not necessarily related to the strain or dosage of cannabis.

Do the effects of cannabis vary between individuals?

—Yes, the effects of cannabis can vary greatly between individuals, and there are no reliable predictors for how an individual will respond to a particular strain or variety.

Can cannabis help with sleep?

—Indica varieties of cannabis can improve the transition time to sleep, while sativa varieties may have a different effect.

00:00Cannabis enters the bloodstream within 30 seconds and reaches the brain and body rapidly.

04:59THC and CBD are psychoactive compounds in cannabis that bind to CB1 receptors in the brain.

09:19Sativa varieties of cannabis increase focus, mood, and talkativeness.

09:59Indica varieties of cannabis induce relaxation and sleep.

09:09Some individuals may experience intense anxiety and paranoia from ingesting or smoking sativa varieties.