Research published in Nature Neuroscience reveals new information about what marijuana does to the brain and, specifically, your appetite. Marijuana's main ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), targets your brain's olfactory bulbs—among other things—and actually make you smell and taste more than usual. read more
The THC in marijuana stimulates your endocannabinoids, triggering the release of hormones that make you feel HUNGER feelings, even if you're totally full. "Chemicals in marijuana, especially THC, activate this false sense of hunger when they interact with hormones like leptin, a main player in sending out hunger signals. read more