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Caution : Reactions and experiences may vary dramatically
from person to person.
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Cannabis Duration |
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Smoked |
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Total Duration |
1 - 4 hrs |
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Onset |
0 - 10 mins |
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Coming Up |
5 - 10 mins |
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Plateau |
15 - 30 mins |
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Coming Down |
45 - 180 mins |
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After Effects |
2 - 24 hrs |
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Hangover / Day After |
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EFFECTS LIST #
The effects of smoking Cannabis are usually lighter than those of many other recreational psychoactive
substances. People are generally capable of carrying out normal actions and activities while high.
POSITIVE
- mood lift
- relaxation, stress reduction
- creative, philosophical or deep thinking : ideas flow more easily
- increased appreciation of music. More aware of, deeper connection to music.
- increased awareness of senses. (eating, drinking, smell)
- change in experience of muscle fatigue. Pleasant body feel. Increase in body/mind connection.
- pain relief (headaches, cramps)
- reduced nausea, increased appetite (used medically for this)
NEUTRAL
- general change in consciousness (as with many psychoactives)
- increased appetite, snacky-ness
- slowness (slow driving, talking)
- light closed-eye visuals (uncommon)
- tiredness
- blood shot eyes (more common with certain varieties of cannabis and inexperienced users)
- mouth dryness, sticky-mouth (varies with strain)
- interrupts linear memory. Difficulty following a train of thought.
- cheek, jaw, facial tension / numbness (less commonly reported)
- racing thoughts (especially at high doses)
NEGATIVE
- nausea, especially in combination with alcohol, some pharmaceuticals, or other psychoactives
- coughing, asthma, upper respiratory problems
- difficulty with short term memory during effects and during periods of frequent use
- racing heart, agitation, feeling tense
- mild to severe anxiety
- panic attacks in sensitive users or with very high doses (oral use increases risk of getting too much)
- headaches
- dizziness, confusion
- lightheadedness or fainting (in cases of lowered blood pressure)
- paranoid & anxious thoughts more frequent
- possible psychological dependence on cannabis
- clumsiness, loss of coordination at high doses
- can precipitate or exacerbate latent or existing mental disorders
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
- mild to moderate, non life-threatening withdrawal symptoms occur after daily use in some users. These may last for 1-6
weeks after cessation of use and can include anxiety, anhedonia (reduced experience of pleasure), headaches, general unease/discomfort,
difficulty sleeping, and a desire to smoke pot. Severity of symptoms is related to frequency of use and individual sensitivity.
- slight loss of appetite
- finding non-stoned life a bit dull, increased boredom
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