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Druidess · 07-02-2005, 05:00 PM

Here's a little info... I have never been paranoid myself. But as for the heart beating faster, this is true. Cannabis is a stimulant... read on... And for all your drug related questions and info... check out erowid.

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)
* 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)
* light closed-eye visuals (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
* 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

07-02-2005, 05:00 PM	#38 (permalink)
Druidess Upright Location: The Edges of Twilight	Here's a little info... I have never been paranoid myself. But as for the heart beating faster, this is true. Cannabis is a stimulant... read on... And for all your drug related questions and info... check out erowid. 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) * 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) * light closed-eye visuals (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 * 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 __________________ Around the pyre, cirlce of 13... Throughout these woods, ecstatic screams... I look deeply into your eyes... I smell your hair, caress your thighs... Last edited by Druidess; 07-02-2005 at 05:03 PM..