Cannabis
and the
Brain


The brain is made up of different regions that are connected and work together to control different functions like memory and motor skills.
THC, a chemical found in cannabis, attaches to receptors in many parts of the brain. THC interferes with normal functioning within brain regions and communication between different areas. As a result, THC can impact a person’s body and behavior in many different ways.
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When THC in cannabis attaches to receptors in the amygdala, it can cause feelings of fear and anxiety in some individuals. THC can also disrupt signaling in the hippocampus, resulting in impaired short-term memory.

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