Psychoactive properties of cannabis Flashcards
Because of its many psychoactive constituents, cannabis exhibits various and mixed effects
Because of its many psychoactive constituents, cannabis exhibits various and mixed effects
Delta-9 THC and Delta-8 THC (although very small amount of 8) being the primary constituent, and is normally classified as a hallucinogen (in this area)
THIS IS WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL STONED
Delta-9 THC and Delta-8 THC (although very small amount of 8) being the primary constituent, and is normally classified as a hallucinogen (in this area)
THIS IS WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL STONED
Cannabinoids are able to enhance the release of dopamine in the brain. They target the CB receptors as suggested before.
Cannabinoids are able to enhance the release of dopamine in the brain. They target the CB receptors as suggested before.
Cannabinoids can enhance the release of what?
Dopamine
CB1 concentrated in anatomical regions associated with cognition memory, reward, anxiety, pain sensory perception, motor co-ordination and endocrine function.
CB1 concentrated in anatomical regions associated with cognition memory, reward, anxiety, pain sensory perception, motor co-ordination and endocrine function.
CB2 localized to the spleen and other peripheral tissuesmay play a role in the immune suppressive actions
CB2 localized to the spleen and other peripheral tissuesmay play a role in the immune suppressive actions
Ligand receptors: opioids, GABAergic, dopaminergic, noradrenergic, serotonergic, cholinergic, glucocorticoid and prostaglandin systems
Ligand receptors: opioids, GABAergic, dopaminergic, noradrenergic, serotonergic, cholinergic, glucocorticoid and prostaglandin systems