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Marijuana & The Brain
Marijuana intoxication can result in distorted perception, impaired coordination, difficulty problem solving, and problems with learning and memory. THC binds to receptors in the cerebellum and basal ganglia (regulate posture, coordination, balance and reaction time). Users who tend to do large doses of marijuana tend to experience acute psychosis, delusions, and hallucinations, and a loss of self-identity.
When marijuana is smoked, the THC enters the lungs and enters the bloodstream, from there going to various organs throughout the human body, including the brain. THC affects the part of the brain known as cannabinoid receptors- they give you the feeling of being “high” by triggering the brain to release the chemical known as dopamine.
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