I smoke pot. Like… probably every day. I’ve experimented with it, smoked too much and have grown into a mature consumer of cannabis. I am also a nurse, so as I pondered the how’s and why’s of marijuana, I decided to conduct my own research. This is what I found:
There are different genders of cannabis.
Male (plain)
Female (has buds)
Smoking the bud gets you high. While this seems like a *duh* fact, there are many ways to ingest weed. I am specifically referring to lighting it on fire and inhaling the cannabinoid and terpenes.
- Cannabinoids and Terpenes work in tandem, but it is still not understood how!
- Cannabinoids & Terpenes are contained in the trichomes
- Trichomes are resin glands found primarily within the bud.
- Cannabinoids & Terpenes are activated by heat. Smoking it allows them to enter your lungs, and thus, body.
- Cannabinoids and Terpenes can be extracted from the plant to make: Hash, Edibles, Vapes, and other Concentrates.
Terpenes are the scent compounds, meaning the smell and taste.
| Myrcene | Limonene |
| Caryophyllene | 100’s+ |
Some Cannabinoids Are:
- THC
- CBD
- THCA
- CBG
- CBN + hundreds more!
When the cannabinoids are consumed they interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system. This system, found in the human body, is what allows you to feel euphoric/high. Cannabis contains phytocannabinoids (THC+), which interact with the endo receptors and are released! Many factors affect this interaction: The strain, one’s own chemistry, and one’s own sensitivities/tolerances, just to name a few. The effects can also plateau, so smoke wisely. It gets expensive the higher your tolerance is.
I will continue to add to this post as I find out more!
Stay Happy!
Nix
F*CK NORMAL 
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