why do u hit the munchies when stoned?

Answer 1

Marijuana contains several chemicals called cannabinoids. The best characterized is delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta9-THC), which has psychoactive properties (it's what makes you feel "stoned"). Delta9-THC has been shown to increase food consumption in humans and laboratory animals (see for example REFERENCE 1 and the references therein). This effect is probably dependent on the actions of delta9-THC in a part of the
brain termed the hypothalamus, which is involved in controlling feeding behavior; however, other brain regions also may be involved.
Cannabinoids work in the body by binding to what are called cannabinoid (CB) "receptors". There are endogenous compounds, one of which is called anandamide, in your body which bind to these receptors. The ability of delta9-THC to produce the "munchies" is likely to mediated by the so-called CB1 receptor. This concludion is based on the demonstration that anandamide induces increased food consumption by acting on CB1 receptors
(REFERENCE 2)

One of the most promising clinical uses of the cannabinoids is as an appetite stimulant for AIDS and cancer patients (see REFERENCE 3, which is a well written review article on the medical uses of marijuana).

Answer 2

munchies oh my god i eat everything in the fridge and get a pizza...and i wait so long for the pizza i feel like hitting the man i run to the door and grab the pizza of him he must hate comming to my house i always feel bad but i keep doing it as when i stoned i think its funny when i see how scared he is

Answer 3

I have always wondered this and will look forward to your answers. Think it is something to do with your brain feeling hungry.

Answer 4

munchies,nar just give me another joint

Answer 5

Not sure, but I've got them right now...............where's the chocolate??

Answer 6

generally, because you are 'STONED'

moderation only exists when sober.

Answer 7

I have no idea.

Answer 8

haha!!