What happens in your brain when you’re high/stoned?
In: Biology
Your brain and nervous system are made of neurons. These are cells that have branch-like projections called dandrites and axons. The ends or “terminals” of these branches attach to the branches of other neurons where they communicate through chemical signals or “neurotransmitters.”
When you introduce a substance whose molecular makeup is similar to your natural neurotransmitters, it enters your neuron receptors and delivers altered signals to the cell. This then results in a change in your conscious experience as well as other physical changes, aka being high or tripping.
This applies to psychedelics like LSD and THC. Some drugs work in different ways.
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