CBN
Aliases: Sleepy cannabinoid
Summary
Cannabis (also known as THC, marijuana, weed, pot, grass, hemp, and many others) is a preparation of the cannabis plant that produces psychoactive effects when consumed (via smoking, vaporizing, or ingestion). It is the most used illicit substance in the world. The mechanism of action is binding activity at cannabinoid receptors distributed throughout the body.
Dose Information
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 30-90 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 hrs | 2-4 hrs |
| Sublingual | 15-45 min | 20-40 min | 1-3 hrs | 2-4 hrs |
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over weeks of regular use via CB1 receptor downregulation
Reset
2–4 weeks for most users; heavy users may need longer
Effects
Positive
- Physical relaxation
- Anxiolysis
- Mild analgesia
- Reduced muscle tension
- Appetite stimulation
- Muscle relaxation
- Physical euphoria
Negative
- Dry mouth and eyes
- Sedation
- Sleepiness
Positive
- Subtle mood lift
- Reduced anxiety
- Anxiety suppression
- Cognitive euphoria
Negative
- Mild dizziness at higher doses
- Motor control loss
- Amnesia
- Dizziness
- Thought deceleration
- Compulsive redosing
Positive
- Increased libido
- Appetite enhancement
Negative
- Disinhibition
- Acuity suppression
- Double vision
- Visual acuity suppression
- Dulled perception
- Internal hallucination
- Internal hallucinations
- Perception of bodily heaviness
Combinations
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