When we smoke marijuana, what does it do to create the effect and the trip we see? And what are the side effects which makes it illegal in most countries around the world?
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That main ingredient that causes the high from Cannabis is THC. THC comes from a plant, but it mimics another chemical we produce ourselves called Anandamide, which is known as the “bliss” chemical. This is why marijuana tends to make us feel good.
These chemicals, AKA cannabinoids, also influence the system in our body responsible for homeostasis (keeping your body balanced). The best theory, in my opinion, is that marijuana was outlawed in America because of its potential to aid the human body. You can’t really patent a whole plant unfortunately, so these effects could only hurt the pharmaceutical industry.
In *CBD: A Patients Guide to Cannabis*, one of the first few chapters states that a patent was filed shortly before Cannabis was outlawed in the USA. This patent stated the medical benefits of marijuana and was filed (unsurprisingly) by The US Government.
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