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[[THC]] and other [[cannabinoids]] cause vasodilation by decreasing blood pressure; this dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow throughout the body. The arteries in the eyeball expand from the decreased blood pressure and this often results in a bloodshot red eye effect and relief from glaucoma. <ref>Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis | http://www.idmu.co.uk/canncardio.htm</ref> <ref>Is Marijuana an Effective Treatment for Glaucoma? | http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=000140</ref> | [[THC]] and other [[cannabinoids]] cause vasodilation by decreasing blood pressure; this dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow throughout the body. The arteries in the eyeball expand from the decreased blood pressure and this often results in a bloodshot red eye effect and relief from glaucoma. <ref>Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis | http://www.idmu.co.uk/canncardio.htm</ref> <ref>Is Marijuana an Effective Treatment for Glaucoma? | http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=000140</ref> | ||
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===Psychoactive substances=== | |||
Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: | |||
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===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||
*[[Subjective effects index]] | *[[Subjective effects index]] | ||