“Marijuana high
The main psychoactive ingredient in weed, THC, travels into your bloodstream to your brain. Once there, it connects to tiny receptors on your nerve cells called cannabinoid receptors. You can think of these receptors like bouncers at a club, monitoring what goes in and out of your cells. They help control various functions, such as hunger, memory, and alertness, and make adjustments in real time to keep your body running smoothly. THC bypasses this system, just like someone slipping past a bouncer at a club.
If you vape or smoke weed, THC could get into your bloodstream quickly enough for you to get your high in seconds or minutes. The THC level usually peaks in about 30 minutes, and its effects may wear off in one to three hours. If you drink THC-infused drinks or eat THC edibles, it may take much longer for you to fully sober up.
Remember, everyone is different. No one can guarantee what your high will feel like, or how long it will last.
According to the CDC, getting “too high” is rarely life-threatening. But large amounts can intensify its effects on you. For instance, you might have:
- High blood pressure
- Racing heart
- Intense hallucinations
- Severe vomiting
- Anxiety or panic attack
- Paranoia
- Not understand where you are or what’s going on”
WebM.D. (Marijuana: Effects on the Body)