Hydrolife Magazine August/September 2017 [USA Edition]

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Although you
may experience
interesting thoughts
and sensations during
a marijuana high, just
remember, it’s not all in your
head. There are scientific
reasons why we feel the way
we do when we ingest THC,
and Lacey Macri is here to
break it all down.
WHY WEED MAKES ALMOST
EVERYTHING BETTER
by Lacey Macri
Anyone who has ever felt the effects of cannabis will agree that their perception
is somewhat altered while partaking. For the most part, however, the
effects of marijuana are relatively mild compared to other mind-altering
drugs. Typically, most users would say that cannabis enhances preexisting
thoughts, feelings, sensations, and perceptions, rather than
completely changing them. So, what is the science behind that?
THE SCIENCE
The cannabis plant contains dozens of different cannabinoids.
These are chemical compounds responsible for
various neurotransmitter release functions
when they interact with receptors in our brain
called cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2. One
of the most recognizable
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