Cannabinoid: Difference between revisions

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===Physical effects===

*'''[[Spontaneous tactile sensations|Spontaneous tactile sensations]]'''

*'''[[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 user's energy levels are primarily sedating. This encourages one to relax but can however be suppressed by simply forcing oneself to engage in physical activities.

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

*'''[[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.

*'''[[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>

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