Anytime we consume a drug, it gets distributed everywhere, so when THC enters the parts of the brain that affect mood, it stimulates euphoria, explained Gary Wenk, director of neuroscience undergraduate programs at the Ohio State University and author of "Your Brain on Food. Read More. The science behind the marijuana munchies. Though research points to various possible mechanisms, the ability of cannabis to increase appetite is "very well-documented," said Ginger Hultin, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Research involving cannabis has revealed that THC stimulates the endocannabinoid system, a complex area of the brain that regulates feeding behavior and energy balance.
Photos: History of marijuana in America. Public perceptions about pot have come a long way, from the dire warnings of "Reefer Madness" to growing acceptance of medical marijuana and the legalization of recreational use. Hide Caption. Harry Anslinger was named commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics when it was established in While arguing for marijuana prohibition, he played on Americans' fear of crime and foreigners. He spun tales of people driven to insanity or murder after ingesting the drug and spoke of the 2 to 3 tons of grass being produced in Mexico.
A poster advertises the scare film "Reefer Madness," which described marijuana as a "violent narcotic" that first renders "sudden, violent, uncontrollable laughter" on its users before "dangerous hallucinations" and then "acts of shocking violence Marijuana cigarettes are hidden in a book circa Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act in , effectively criminalizing the drug. Even after Congress cracked down on marijuana in , farmers were encouraged to grow the crop for rope, sails and parachutes during World War II.
The "Hemp for Victory" film was released in by the U. Department of Agriculture. A woman buys ready-rolled marijuana cigarettes from a dealer at her door circa Members of the Grateful Dead talk with reporters from their home in San Francisco on October 5, The band was protesting being arrested for marijuana possession.
Customs agents track the nationwide marijuana market during Operation Intercept, an anti-drug measure announced by President Nixon in The initiative intended to keep Mexican marijuana from entering the United States.
Research scientist Dr. Reese T. Jones, right, adjusts the electrodes monitoring a volunteer's brain response to sound during an experiment in that used a controlled dosage of marijuana. Marijuana use became more widespread in the s, reflecting the rising counterculture movement.
People share a joint during a concert in Portland, Oregon. In , Oregon became the first state to decriminalize cannabis. Police dogs trained to smell out hidden marijuana examine U. Drug use was widespread during the war. Marijuana reform was the Life magazine cover story in October The banner read: "At least 12 million Americans have now tried it.
Are penalties too severe? Should it be legalized? From left, Dr. Thomas Ungerleider, psychiatrist; Michael R. Sonnenreich, commission executive director; Raymond P.
Galvin, Dallas law school dean. The commission's findings favored ending marijuana prohibition and adopting other methods to discourage use, but the Nixon administration refused to implement its recommendations. President Jimmy Carter, with his special assistant for health issues, Dr. Peter Bourne, beside him, talks to reporters at the White House about his drug abuse control message to Congress on August 2, Among other things, he called for the elimination of all federal criminal penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana.
She later recalled, "A little girl raised her hand and said, 'Mrs. Reagan, what do you do if somebody offers you drugs? World Agents for Change. Health Long-Term Care.
For Teachers. NewsHour Shop. About Feedback Funders Support Jobs. Close Menu. So, many long-term cannabis users may simply be average or underweight to begin with. But what about people who are not fighting weight loss? There's evidence to suggest long-term cannabis consumers may also be able to manage their weight more effectively than non-consumers.
Despite the fact that cannabis can temporarily stimulate appetite, there are exceptions to the rule, especially for long-term consumers. While the immediate onset of the munchies may be unavoidable, the cannabinoids present in cannabis could actually serve to reduce anxiety, thereby potentially decreasing appetite as well as Body Mass Index BMI.
There is also research to support the notion that long-term cannabis consumption may indirectly affect the waistline. According to a article published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, some cannabis consumers may have reduced body mass index and obesity rates.
Several reasons may account for this possibility. They propose that it's less of a direct effect of cannabinoids than an indirect effect.
For example, they posit that decreasing anxiety leads to less snacking, and it reduces stress, which lowers the secretion of hormones that tend to drive appetite and weight gain. Another theory is that it helps with sleep and more and more data point to the need for good sleep to maintain ideal body weight.
Stress and anxiety reduction along with enhanced sleep quality may all help long-term cannabis consumers regulate their weight and avoid extreme fluctuations. There is no one-size-fits all solution when it comes to cannabis and appetite control. However, long-term cannabis consumption may indirectly lead to lower rates of obesity in the general population.
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