Cannabis has a broad spectrum of possible cognitive, behavioral, or
perceptual effects, many of which are undesirable
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Introspective or meditative states of mind
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Mild euphoria, feelings of general well-being
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Relaxation or stress reduction
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Increased appreciation of humor, music and other art
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Holistic attention, introspection
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Enhanced recollection of episodic memory
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Induced sense of novelty
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Increased sexual pleasure
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Anti-emetic properties
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Hallucinations in some users though the vast majority do not
experience them
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Increased mental activity, like metacognition
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Increased appetite
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Increased awareness of sensation
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Initial wakefulness followed by drowsiness and lassitude
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Disruption of linear memory
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Increased awareness of patterns and color
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Increased or decreased verbalization
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Loss or gain of inhibitions
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Loss of coordination
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Enhancement of many other drugs (including alcohol and ecstasy)
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Apparent difficulty with short-term memory in some, though
enhanced in others
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Dizziness, headaches
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Paranoia, agitation, and anxiety
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Tachycardia (Increased heart rate)
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Nausea in certain individuals
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Irritability in certain individuals
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Dry mouth
