Cannabinoid: Difference between revisions

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===Physical effects===

*'''[[Sedation|Sedation]]''' - Although certain strains of cannabinoids present mild encouraged [[Stimulation|stimulation]] at low to moderate doses, 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.

*'''[[Motor control loss|Motor control loss]]''' - 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.

*'''[[Motor control loss|Motor control loss]]''' - 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 enhancement|Appetite enhancement]]''' - 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 receptors that are responsible for maintaining food intake.<ref>How Marijuana Works | http://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana4.htm</ref>

*'''[[Nausea suppression|Nausea suppression]]''' - Cannabis is effective for suppressing nausea induced by both general illness and substances. 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>

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*'''[[Pain relief|Pain relief]]''' - This substance has been reported as being useful for treating certain headaches and 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>

*'''[[Increased bodily weight|Increased bodily weight]]''' ''or'' '''[[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 manner that is entirely dependent upon dosage.

*'''[[Changes in gravity|Changes in gravity]]''' - At extremely high doses, 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 usually disappears altogether once the user sits up or leans forward.

*'''[[Changes in gravity|Changes in gravity]]''' - At extremely high doses, 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 usually disappears altogether once the user sits up or leans forward.

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

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 ===Physical effects===
 *'''[[Sedation|Sedation]]''' - Although certain strains of cannabinoids present mild encouraged [[Stimulation|stimulation]] at low to moderate doses, 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.
-*'''[[Motor control loss|Motor control loss]]''' - 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.
+*'''[[Motor control loss|Motor control loss]]''' - 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 enhancement|Appetite enhancement]]''' - 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 receptors that are responsible for maintaining food intake.<ref>How Marijuana Works | http://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana4.htm</ref>
 *'''[[Nausea suppression|Nausea suppression]]''' - Cannabis is effective for suppressing nausea induced by both general illness and substances. 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>
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 *'''[[Pain relief|Pain relief]]''' - This substance has been reported as being useful for treating certain headaches and 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>
 *'''[[Increased bodily weight|Increased bodily weight]]''' ''or'' '''[[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 manner that is entirely dependent upon dosage.
-*'''[[Changes in gravity|Changes in gravity]]''' - At extremely high doses, 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 usually disappears altogether once the user sits up or leans forward.
+*'''[[Changes in gravity|Changes in gravity]]''' - At extremely high doses, 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 usually disappears altogether once the user sits up or leans forward.
 *'''[[Spontaneous tactile sensations|Spontaneous tactile sensations]]'''