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==Subjective effects==

The effects listed below are based upon the [[subjective effects index]] and personal experiences of [[PsychonautWiki]] [[PsychonautWiki#Contributors|contributors]]. The listed effects will rarely if ever occur all at once but heavier dosages will increase the chances and are more likely to induce a full range of effects.

===Physical effects===

*'''[[Physical effects: Spontaneous tactile sensations|Spontaneous tactile sensations]]'''

*'''[[Physical effects: Sedation|Sedation]]''' - Although certain strains of cannabinoids present mild encouraged [[Physical effects: Stimulation|stimulation]] at low to moderate dosages, for the most part the effects on the users energy levels are primarily sedating. This encourages one to relax but can however be suppressed by simply forcing oneself to engage in physical activities.

*'''[[Physical effects: Loss of motor control|Loss of motor control]]''' - This substance causes a partial to moderate suppression of motor control which intensifies proportional to dosage but rarely results in a complete inability to walk and perform basic movements.

*'''[[Physical effects: Appetite stimulation|Appetite stimulation]]''' - The feeling of increased appetite following the use of cannabinoids has been documented for hundreds of years<ref>Mechoulam, R. (1984). Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. ISBN 0-8493-5772-1.</ref> and is known colloquially as "the munchies" in popular American and United Kingdom culture. Clinical studies and survey data have found that cannabis increases food enjoyment and interest in food.<ref>How Marijuana Works | http://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana4.htm</ref> This is thought to be due to the way in which endocannabinoids in the hypothalamus activate cannabinoid receptor that are responsible for maintaining food intake.<ref>How Marijuana Works | http://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana4.htm</ref>

*'''[[Physical effects: Nausea suppression|Nausea suppression]]''' - Cannabis is effective for suppressing nausea induced by both general illness and substance induced nausea. It is considered an effective treatment for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)<ref>The Pharmacologic and Clinical Effects of Medical Cannabis | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.1187/abstract;jsessionid=1E004D7B7E2B5CA792E75A6E83EEC59C.f03t01</ref> and is a reasonable option in those who do not improve following preferential treatment.<ref>The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis and Cannabinoids | http://www.aerzteblatt.de/int/archive/article?id=127603</ref>

*'''[[Physical effects: Dehydration|Dehydration]]'''

*'''[[Physical effects: Vasodilation|Vasodilation]]''' - THC decreases blood pressure which dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow throughout the body. The arteries in the eyeball expand from the decreased blood pressure. Studies in the 1970s showed marijuana, when smoked or eaten, effectively lowers intraocular pressure by about 25%, as much as standard medications.<ref>Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis | http://www.idmu.co.uk/canncardio.htm</ref> These enlarged arteries often produce a bloodshot red eye effect. It is precisely this effect on the human eye that makes cannabinoids an effective medicine for glaucoma.<ref>Is Marijuana an Effective Treatment for Glaucoma? | http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=000140</ref>

*'''[[Physical effects: Pain relief|Pain relief]]''' - This substance has been reported as useful for treating certain headaches, chronic pain, including pain caused by neuropathy and possibly fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.<ref>Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of cannabinoids Treatment for Chronic Pain | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1526-4637.2009.00703.x/abstract</ref><ref>Cannabinoids for treatment of chronic non-cancer pain; a systematic review of randomized trials | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2011.03970.x/abstract</ref>

*'''[[Physical effects: Increased bodily weight|Increased bodily weight]]''' ''or'' '''[[Physical effects: Decreased bodily weight|Decreased bodily weight]]''' - Depending on the specific cannabinoid, one can find themselves with a body which can feel either physically heavier or lighter than it usually would in a style that is entirely dependent upon dosage.

*'''[[Physical effects: Changes in gravity|Changes in gravity]]''' - At extremely high dosages many users report a feeling of being pulled backwards across vast distances at powerful speeds. This sensation progressively increases in intensity and eventually becomes unbearable if one leans backwards or lies down but disappears altogether once the user sits up or leans forward.

===Cognitive effects===

*'''[[Cognitive effects: Enhancement of current mind state|Enhancement of current mindstate]]''' - The most prominent cognitive component of the cannabinoids experience is the way in which it enhances the emotions one is already feeling proportional to dosage. This can result in euphoria, extreme laughter, increased immersion within tasks and activities or it can result in anxiety or paranoia depending on the user's current mind state.

*'''[[Cognitive effects: Connectivity of thought|Connectivity of thought]]'''

*'''[[Cognitive effects: Thought deceleration|Thought deceleration]]'''

*'''[[Cognitive effects: Conceptual thinking|Conceptual thinking]]'''

*'''[[Cognitive effects: Mindfulness|Mindfulness]]'''

*'''[[Cognitive effects: Suppression of information processing|Suppression of information processing]]'''

*'''[[Cognitive effects: Anxiety|Anxiety]]'''Certain canabinoids induce anxiety consistently. However, all cannabinoids are capable of inducing anxiety at high doses, or with chronic administration.

*'''[[Cognitive effects: Paranoia|Paranoia]]''' - Certain canabinoids induce paranoia consistently. However, all cannabinoids are capable of inducing paranoia at high doses, or with chronic administration.

===Visual effects===

*'''[[Visual effects: Enhancement of colour|Enhancement of colour]]'''

*'''[[Visual effects: Decreased visual acuity|Decreased visual acuity]]'''

*'''[[Visual effects: Geometry (psychedelic)|Geometry]]''' - Cannabis is capable of inconsistently inducing mild psychedelic geometry at extremely high dosages within many users. Within many users who also regularly use psychedelics, however, it is capable of inducing these consistently in a visual style which seems to be an averaged out depiction of all the psychedelics one has used within the past. These rarely extend beyond level 4 and are considered to be mild, fine, small and zoomed out but often well-defined.

===Auditory effects===

*'''[[Auditory effects: Enhancements|Enhancements]]'''

===Combinational effects===

*'''[[Psychedelics]]''' - When used in combination with psychedelics, cannabis is capable of intensifying and extending the duration of both the visual and cognitive effects with extreme efficiency. This should be used with caution if one is not experienced with psychedelics.

*'''[[Dissociatives]]''' - When used in combination with dissociatives the geometry, euphoria, dissociation and hallucinatory effects are often greatly enhanced.

*'''[[Alcohol]]''' - When used in combination with alcohol, cannabis often creates feelings of extreme nausea, dizziness and changes in gravity. It is recommended that one smokes before drinking and not the other way around unless they are extremely cautious.

==Phytocannabinoids==

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 ==Subjective effects==
+==Subjective effects==
+The effects listed below are based upon the [[subjective effects index]] and personal experiences of [[PsychonautWiki]] [[PsychonautWiki#Contributors|contributors]]. The listed effects will rarely if ever occur all at once but heavier dosages will increase the chances and are more likely to induce a full range of effects.
 ===Physical effects===
+*'''[[Physical effects: Spontaneous tactile sensations|Spontaneous tactile sensations]]'''
+*'''[[Physical effects: Sedation|Sedation]]''' - Although certain strains of cannabinoids present mild encouraged [[Physical effects: Stimulation|stimulation]] at low to moderate dosages, for the most part the effects on the users energy levels are primarily sedating. This encourages one to relax but can however be suppressed by simply forcing oneself to engage in physical activities.
+*'''[[Physical effects: Loss of motor control|Loss of motor control]]''' - This substance causes a partial to moderate suppression of motor control which intensifies proportional to dosage but rarely results in a complete inability to walk and perform basic movements.
+*'''[[Physical effects: Appetite stimulation|Appetite stimulation]]''' - The feeling of increased appetite following the use of cannabinoids has been documented for hundreds of years<ref>Mechoulam, R. (1984). Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. ISBN 0-8493-5772-1.</ref> and is known colloquially as "the munchies" in popular American and United Kingdom culture. Clinical studies and survey data have found that cannabis increases food enjoyment and interest in food.<ref>How Marijuana Works | http://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana4.htm</ref> This is thought to be due to the way in which endocannabinoids in the hypothalamus activate cannabinoid receptor that are responsible for maintaining food intake.<ref>How Marijuana Works | http://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana4.htm</ref>
+*'''[[Physical effects: Nausea suppression|Nausea suppression]]''' - Cannabis is effective for suppressing nausea induced by both general illness and substance induced nausea. It is considered an effective treatment for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)<ref>The Pharmacologic and Clinical Effects of Medical Cannabis | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/phar.1187/abstract;jsessionid=1E004D7B7E2B5CA792E75A6E83EEC59C.f03t01</ref> and is a reasonable option in those who do not improve following preferential treatment.<ref>The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis and Cannabinoids | http://www.aerzteblatt.de/int/archive/article?id=127603</ref>
+*'''[[Physical effects: Dehydration|Dehydration]]'''
+*'''[[Physical effects: Vasodilation|Vasodilation]]''' - THC decreases blood pressure which dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow throughout the body.  The arteries in the eyeball expand from the decreased blood pressure. Studies in the 1970s showed marijuana, when smoked or eaten, effectively lowers intraocular pressure by about 25%, as much as standard medications.<ref>Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis | http://www.idmu.co.uk/canncardio.htm</ref> These enlarged arteries often produce a bloodshot red eye effect. It is precisely this effect on the human eye that makes cannabinoids an effective medicine for glaucoma.<ref>Is Marijuana an Effective Treatment for Glaucoma? | http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=000140</ref>
+*'''[[Physical effects: Pain relief|Pain relief]]''' - This substance has been reported as useful for treating certain headaches, chronic pain, including pain caused by neuropathy and possibly fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.<ref>Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of cannabinoids Treatment for Chronic Pain | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1526-4637.2009.00703.x/abstract</ref><ref>Cannabinoids for treatment of chronic non-cancer pain; a systematic review of randomized trials | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2011.03970.x/abstract</ref>
+*'''[[Physical effects: Increased bodily weight|Increased bodily weight]]''' ''or'' '''[[Physical effects: Decreased bodily weight|Decreased bodily weight]]''' - Depending on the specific cannabinoid, one can find themselves with a body which can feel either physically heavier or lighter than it usually would in a style that is entirely dependent upon dosage.
+*'''[[Physical effects: Changes in gravity|Changes in gravity]]''' - At extremely high dosages many users report a feeling of being pulled backwards across vast distances at powerful speeds. This sensation progressively increases in intensity and eventually becomes unbearable if one leans backwards or lies down but disappears altogether once the user sits up or leans forward.
 ===Cognitive effects===
+*'''[[Cognitive effects: Enhancement of current mind state|Enhancement of current mindstate]]''' - The most prominent cognitive component of the cannabinoids experience is the way in which it enhances the emotions one is already feeling proportional to dosage. This can result in euphoria, extreme laughter, increased immersion within tasks and activities or it can result in anxiety or paranoia depending on the user's current mind state.
+*'''[[Cognitive effects: Connectivity of thought|Connectivity of thought]]'''
+*'''[[Cognitive effects: Thought deceleration|Thought deceleration]]'''
+*'''[[Cognitive effects: Conceptual thinking|Conceptual thinking]]'''
+*'''[[Cognitive effects: Mindfulness|Mindfulness]]'''
+*'''[[Cognitive effects: Suppression of information processing|Suppression of information processing]]'''
+*'''[[Cognitive effects: Anxiety|Anxiety]]'''Certain canabinoids induce anxiety consistently. However, all cannabinoids are capable of inducing anxiety at high doses, or with chronic administration.
+*'''[[Cognitive effects: Paranoia|Paranoia]]''' - Certain canabinoids induce paranoia consistently. However, all cannabinoids are capable of inducing paranoia at high doses, or with chronic administration.
 ===Visual effects===
+*'''[[Visual effects: Enhancement of colour|Enhancement of colour]]'''
+*'''[[Visual effects: Decreased visual acuity|Decreased visual acuity]]'''
+*'''[[Visual effects: Geometry (psychedelic)|Geometry]]''' - Cannabis is capable of inconsistently inducing mild psychedelic geometry at extremely high dosages within many users. Within many users who also regularly use psychedelics, however, it is capable of inducing these consistently in a visual style which seems to be an averaged out depiction of all the psychedelics one has used within the past. These rarely extend beyond level 4 and are considered to be mild, fine, small and zoomed out but often well-defined.
+===Auditory effects===
+*'''[[Auditory effects: Enhancements|Enhancements]]'''
+===Combinational effects===
+*'''[[Psychedelics]]''' - When used in combination with psychedelics, cannabis is capable of intensifying and extending the duration of both the visual and cognitive effects with extreme efficiency. This should be used with caution if one is not experienced with psychedelics.
+*'''[[Dissociatives]]''' - When used in combination with dissociatives the geometry, euphoria, dissociation and hallucinatory effects are often greatly enhanced.
+*'''[[Alcohol]]''' - When used in combination with alcohol, cannabis often creates feelings of extreme nausea, dizziness and changes in gravity. It is recommended that one smokes before drinking and not the other way around unless they are extremely cautious.
 ==Phytocannabinoids==