what does marijuana feel like??????? i am in no way condoning drug use i just curious about its effects.......

Question

i have heard people say that this are the effects: strong unreal dreamlike state, detached, deep weird thoughts,philisophical insight, feeling of peace and closeness to spirituality, laughter, hunger, vision is as if your watching things through high definition TV, colors are brighter, more emotional towards things, more sensitive to touch, euphoria, and sometimes paranoia.

is this correct?? lately i have been interested in studying different drugs and there effects. i am NOT doing them just studying. i was wondering if these feeling sound about right in your experiences. they seem to mention that the dreamlike feeling and feeling unreal is on of the main feeling that seem to make people panic and feel as if there losing control, do you feel that dreamlike sensation?????

Answer 1

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, euphoria
laughter
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)
boring tasks or entertainment can become more interesting or funny

NEUTRAL
general change in consciousness (as with many psychoactives)
increased appetite, snacky-ness
slowness (slow driving, talking)
change in vision such as sharpened colors or lights
closed-eye visuals (somewhat uncommon)
tiredness, sleepiness, lethargy
stimulation, inability to sleep (less common)
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)
increased emotional impact of music
Time sense altered: cars seem like they are moving too fast, time dilation and compression are common at higher 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 (Ranganathan M, D'Souza DC, Psychopharmacology, 2006)
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

Answer 2

Firstly, no, I would not advocate nor employ physical abuse. Secondly, no, I would not punish him. Didn't someone famous once say "let him who is without sin cast the first stone"? I've smoked weed, so what exactly am I going to say to someone about smoking weed? Mostly I would say not to let it become a problem. If it's distracting him from his pursuit of knowledge, I might nudge him back on course. If it seems like he's going to become a perpetual stoner, I would recommend rehab. Otherwise, I would mostly ask that he just do it at home, or with people he trusts, and not where he could get caught by the police, and not to let it become a problem.

Answer 3

I really wouldn't like you to go in that direction. All the studies have been made. I used to smoke it but it got to a point that I didn't like it anymore. I developed major Paranoia and Schizophrenia. Detachment from myself, my real friends and family. It's cheap spirituality. I know people who continue to use and the reason is I don't know. Sometimes they can't function as normal people when they don't have it. (like all drugs) Basically you are numbing your brain to see whats around you. You see ok but you're putting yourself out of the picture. Meaning that is understandable how people with mental problems (like me) would find it appealing. Once you put yourself through that for some time, and stop it's hard to deal with your own problems 'cause you've been so detached so long. About the sensations and physical effects what you wrote it's true. Hunger is and effect. I gained like 30 lbs. Philosophical insight is no good if you're too stoned to apply it. Your reaction time and reflexes may slow down due to slowing of your cohesiveness and perception. If it's not one it's the other. Many users delve in existentialism to try to explain their own existence and the lives of others. Behavior effects of the drug depend on the individual. It may open for some what it can blind for others. Long tern effects are long term memory loss except their memories before they were using heavily. The "Half Life" of Marihuana is the longest of all drugs as it is full of poisons and carcinogens, not to mention it's a psychoactive drug able to change the personality of the user. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

It can have a range of effects...paranoia, euphoria, panic. Bascially with any drug it varies from person to person. In college I smoked weed and I remember being extremely hungry and paranoid. Weed is a depressant it not gonna make you hyped, but now adays weed can be laced with a other drugs like speed and cocaine.

Answer 5

You feel hungry, calm, lazy, and you laugh at everything! It just makes you feel really good. It doesn't make you hallucinate like some people think.

Answer 6

no. that sounds like the affects of lsd. have you ever stayed up for days and gotten so tired that you were dizzy and giggly. It's like being sleep deprived with pregnancy cravings.

Answer 7

That sounds about right.....they also dont mention depression, or broken sleep patterns, which lead to mood and personality changes do they?.........thats all part of it.....i gave up three years ago, havent looked back.

Answer 8

all of those things are true, but don't try it, because despite what potheads might say, IT IS PSYCHOLOGICALLY ADDICTIVE. they say they can quit any time they want but they never do. I know because i used to have this problem until i was arrested twice.

Answer 9

LAZY & HUNGRY! That's about it! It's not all it's cracked out to be.

Answer 10

Just do it. It's too complicated to explain.