Cannabis is beloved to millions of people around the world, and that’s largely due to the effects and abilities that Cannabis actually has. Cannabis can prevent and reduce symptoms of ailments. It can act as a motivator, a support system, and even as a sleep aid. On top of all of this, it’s been known to change the way in which people view the world. The way we interact with society changes for the better, and life becomes in a way more clear. These are all great, but why does weed affect one person differently than the next? We’re here to tell you why that happens. Stay tuned, this is going to get exciting.
Imagine You’re Passing A Joint Between Friends…
Imagine you’re passing a joint between you and your friends. You’re all smoking the same weed, right from the same joint. So why is it that some of you get higher than others? Some enjoy it because they get a good high, whereas others don’t because they get bad side effects or a bad trip. These different effects and magnitudes of effects are often simply due to how sensitive you are to weed.
How Does it Work?
In the human body, cannabis targets the receptor sites known as CB1 and CB2. These receptors are found all throughout the brain and body. They can only be found within our cells, however. To clarify, these receptors are made out of protein, and the instructions that are responsible for managing the creation of these receptors are hidden in our DNA. This is where it starts to make sense for all your non-science lovers out there. Think about your hair colour, facial shape, and a whole bunch of other traits. A lot of times you get these traits from your parents because of passed down genetics. But it is entirely possible for a child to have a trait that neither of the parents had. Perhaps a hair colour or eye colour that the parents did not have. These random mutations in the human genome are so common it’s baffling. These genetic differences between people that are responsible for their traits are essentially the same process that dictates how receptive someone is to Cannabis.
Scientists have come to a semi-concrete conclusion that the cannabinoid receptors in your body, previously mentioned as the CB1 and CB2 receptors, have 15 different versions of themselves. Each and every one of us has one of those versions. Each version implies certain things. It makes us more susceptible to something, or even less sensitive to something in Cannabis’ case.
What’s important to note is that the cannabinoid receptors in our bodies called CB1 and CB2 are not the only pieces of the puzzle. There are dozens of things that affect how receptive someone is to Cannabis. Each one of those things is affected by genetics. Random mutations and genetic Passover are both prominent factors. In the same way that some genes make you more likely to fall victim to an ailment, others make your tolerance for marijuana low. For some people, their genes may make their tolerance quite high. It really all comes down to genetics, as genetics plays a monumentally large role in what makes each of us up as individuals. It’s even been discussed that certain genes make some people more likely to be serial killers than others! If that’s a possibility it should be no surprise that genetics could affect something as simple as Cannabis tolerance.
How To Determine Your Tolerance Level?
Really the only way to tell how tolerant you are to Cannabis is to consume it! Other than that there are no prominent solutions. Start off slowly and only consume small amounts. If you find that you’re not getting affect all that much try a little more. But keep in mind the high from the first dose may not hit you right away! It would be a bit tragic if you thought you were fine, consumed more, and then got hit by a delayed high! Also, keep in mind that a lot of marijuana strains are different. Each with different effects and different potencies. Each one is a different strength level from the next and should be treated carefully.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, this brief summary of why marijuana tolerance levels in regards to weed differ from person to person was helpful. If you have more questions or are perhaps concerned that marijuana is affecting you in a way that it shouldn’t be, please refer to a trusted doctor. They’ll be able to point you in the right direction and perhaps let you know why those effects and symptoms are occurring.
