eli5 What exactly happens to you when you smoke marijuana? What is it that causes you to feel “high”?

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Just like the title says I’m wondering what is happening to you when you get high on marijuana.

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Your body constantly releases a neurotransmitter called Anandamide. Anandamide is a part of your Endocannabanoid system. A runner’s high is believed to be caused by Anandamide. THC binds to the same receptor as Anandamide and does the same thing as it, but at a much stronger strength.

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