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Explore the physiological and anatomical effects of THC on the human body through this 12-minute educational video that uses real human cadavers to demonstrate exactly which systems are affected by cannabis consumption. Learn the scientific mechanisms behind common cannabis side effects including "the munchies," red eyes, and dry mouth by examining the heart, salivary glands, and hypothalamus. Discover how THC and CBD interact differently with your body's endocannabinoid system, focusing on CB1 and CB2 receptors and their signaling networks. Understand why cannabis increases heart rate while dropping blood pressure, how capillary dilation causes red eyes even without smoking, and how THC disrupts saliva production leading to cottonmouth. Compare how different consumption methods like edibles versus smoking change your body's response, and examine how THC affects POMC neurons in the hypothalamus to trigger hunger signals while releasing endorphins. Gain clarity on the critical distinctions between tolerance, dependence, and addiction, including how the brain adapts to repeated THC exposure and the development of Cannabis Use Disorder. Analyze comparative risks between cannabis, alcohol, and opioids, while learning how age factors into addiction risk, particularly during adolescence when the risk increases from 1 in 10 to 1 in 6.
