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I don't eat much at all but when i smoke weed i eat like a pig what does that mean and how i eat alway in that start without weed?

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Munchies: The munchies is a common side effect of using marijuana.

Answered 2/2/2015

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THC: Hi. The active component in marijuana, THC, activates a family of receptors called endocannabinoid receptors that stimulate feeding. This is a well known side effect of marijuana called "the munchies", and is one of the standard uses for medicinal marijuana.

Answered 5/18/2016

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