Why Does Cannabis Give People ‘The Munchies’?

A researcher explains how your body processes the THC from cannabis, resulting in “the munchies.” One of the best-known side effects of smoking cannabis is “the munchies,” or an intense increase in appetite. One minute someone might feel full, and the next they appear ravenous. This effect, known scientifically as cannabis-induced hyperphagia, is powerful enough that for regular marijuana users, it can even cause weight gain, a seven-year analysis found. So what’s really going on?…