Eli5: Why does weed make many adults feel paranoid, overwhelmed, etc. while it acts like an escape or stress relief for others?

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Why is it so polarizing?

Even people who used to smoke a lot just can t anymore, myself included: I used to exclusively smoke until my early 20s; Now even a couple tokes make me either feel self conscious or totally overwhelmed and „braindead“.

Others have the exact opposite effect, where it makes them super relaxed or even forget all their worries to a point that they need to stop to confront their problems.

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Simply, it’s because everyone’s chemistry is a little different, and the same chemicals will not affect everyone the same way.

For example, antihistamines makes most people sleepy which is why they are used in over the counter sleep aids, but some people get wired by them instead. Also, people with ADHD take stimulants to help them calm down.

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