Why Does Marijuana Cause the Munchies?
Whether you smoke, vape or eat it as a cookie, a well-documented side effect of marijuana use is increased hunger.
Also known as "the munchies", the phenomenon is so common it has seeped its way from many a dark, smoky bedroom through to the big screen — inspiring scenes in everything from the films of Cheech and Chong to the Ted series starring Mark Wahlberg.
But despite the humorous depiction of the munchies on film, hunger can be a serious and powerful side effect of cannabis use.
The term "munchies" is said to have been first noted in the famous study on 'being stoned' by Charles T Tart in 1971, in which the mental state of 150 marijuana users was observed.
More recently though, research has focused on the neurological processes behind the munchies.
Scientists believe the munchies effect is caused by the psychoactive component of cannabis, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and...
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