Topic: weed

What Happens To Your Body (And Brain) When You Smoke Marijuana

What Happens To Your Body (And Brain) When You Smoke Marijuana

Today, on my Alma Mater’s campus, which is in the Northwestern-most city in the continental United States, there are probably bidding each other “Happy Holidays,” because the people who go to that school are really big fans of marijuana. And while the roots of “420” as a day to burn one down are debated among weed smokers and “scholars” (read: weed smokers who also read and write papers), the fact is that, on this high holy day, people smoke a lot of pot. But what actually happens to your body when you smoke marijuana? More »