THC: Its Effects on Human Body
You may already recognize that THC is the active compound inside of cannabis that is responsible for
getting you high – or "stoned". This small but mighty compound molecule, also known as Δ9-
tetrahydrocannabinol, is the reason behind the euphoric intoxication.
In this guide, we will provide you an in-depth analysis of how THC is metabolized and its effects on the
human body.
How does this really work?
THC works by stepping in for the natural "good feeling" compounds your body naturally produces,
known as endocannabinoids. These endocannabinoids are "messengers" that produce changes to the
chemical signals cells trade with each other.
Endocannabinoid affects many systems of the human body, but the highest concentration is in your
central nervous system. Without the central nervous system, you wouldn't be able to feel any "high"
from weed.
THC rides the wave of your endocannabinoid system, directing the landing zones on cells that your body
typically reserves for naturally produced chemicals. So when THC "lands" in these cells, you'll feel a
cascade of chemical changes inside your body and brain. Notably, the changes include mood changes,
emotion, childhood memory, movement, and even perception of time in some cases.
How does our body respond?
As said before, everyone's interactions with THC vary. You can find someone hyper-focused and use it to
work, others only to relax, and some lose the ability to concentrate. Feeling relaxed, humorous, upbeat
or withdrawn and quiet are perfectly common experiences.
Your setting and sober mindset when consuming cannabis are the biggest contributing factors to how
your high will progress, but it is also partly genetic. This comes out a lot when anxiety is felt with THC.
These effects are 'acute', which means they only persist while you're high – whether positive or
negative. Some commonly reported side effects of cannabis consumption would be - Euphoria,
Drowsiness, Anxiety, Forgetfulness, Dry mouth, etc.
What could be the perfect dosage to consume?
Small amounts of THC go a really long way; Health Canada Guidelines indicate that individuals may feel
the effects of cannabis 24 hours after consumption.
And there is a bleak line between the positive & negative phases.
So you should keep that in mind!
At last, if you're ready to consume cannabis more often, but want to experiment with the different ways
to consume it then read our guide here.
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