CBN
Well-documented
Well-documented
Multiple authoritative sources agree on dosing and effects.
- 3 corroborating sources
- 3 ROAs with full dose ladders
- duration data present
- 16 combo interactions documented
- PubChem toxicity data
- dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)
Well-documented
Multiple authoritative sources agree on dosing and effects.
- 3 corroborating sources
- 3 ROAs with full dose ladders
- duration data present
- 16 combo interactions documented
- PubChem toxicity data
- dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)
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
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 2-5mg | 5-20mg | 20-40mg | 40mg+ |
| Sublingual | 2-4mg | 4-15mg | 15-30mg | 30mg+ |
| Vaporized | 1-3mg | 3-10mg | 10-20mg | 20mg+ |
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 30-90 min | 1-3 hrs | 2-4 hrs | 4-8 hrs |
| Sublingual | - | 1-3 hrs | 2-4 hrs | 4-8 hrs |
| Vaporized | 30-90 min | 1-3 hrs | 2-4 hrs | 4-8 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
Tolerance Decay
Half tolerance
14d
Baseline
~21d
Limited direct data; pattern inferred from broader cannabinoid use. Psychological habituation to nightly use as a sleep cue can occur.
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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