What Is The Mechanism Of Action For Cannabis(marijuana) How Does It Work In The Brain?
Through the pharmacological actions of the active principle in marijuana: delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. This substance interacts with receptors (CB1 and CB2) in the nervous system and mediates all the observed effects of the drug.
Interestingly our brain contains its own “marijuana” in the form of the Endogenous Cannabinoid System. A series of newly identified molecules like anandamide and 2-AG function in your brain to regulate inflammatory responses, to protect neurons of high spiking activity, and to “delete” painful memories. New and promising drugs are being develop thanks to marijuana and the discovery of the endogenous cannabinoid system for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, alcohol dependence, obesity, pain and many psychiatric disorders.



It makes it like mashed potatoes.
by jorge f
on 04. Feb, 2010
jorge f said:
“It makes it like mashed potatoes”
…and silly comments make some people appear to have house bricks for brains…
by Indica Man
on 05. Feb, 2010