Being under the influence of marijuana varies depending on a variety of factors: the chemical mixes, potency, environment the product was grown, techniques used, and consumption. The individual's purpose for use and social circumstances are even factors that impact how it affects the person. .
Dispensaries generally advertise the effects of the different strands that reflect the sellers' beliefs of the range of experiences cultivated through consumption. For instance, Purple Kush is commonly known to cultivate "soothing feelings of relaxation and great for sleep, pain, stress and nausea ". Sour Diesel, is another strand which is said to provide "elevating and visual experiences " that cultivate a "good mood and appetite "; commonly known as getting the "munchies ". Another strand mentioned was Dutch Crunch, which is said to have "mood enhancing qualities " and encourages "clear thinking and productivity ".
Unfortunately, science has very little to say when discussing the feelings generated by the consumption of marijuana. They also lack information with regards to any comparison between feelings generated by marijuana and other drugs.
The affect marijuana has and the experience it produces is complex; it cannot be classified as either a central-nervous-system (CNS) stimulant (like, caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines, and MDMA), nor can it be classified as a CNS depressant (like, alcohol and the opioid pain relievers: morphine, oxycodone, and heroin). Most drugs used for other than medical purposes for the attainment of pleasure can be classified in one of those categories. .
The body has three sets of nerve receptors; serotonin, dopamine or GABA, the psychoactive drugs used for the attainment of pleasure typically affects one or more of those three nerve receptors. The chemicals contained in cannabis, on the other hand, uniquely react with a naturally occurring neurotransmitter called an anandamide, as well as, with a pair of receptors known as CB1 and CB2.