The science of getting high 🧑‍🔬

Aug 31, 2024, 2:19 PM•leafly

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The science of getting high: How does weed create effects?

Over the years, science has been able to quantify and chart the process of getting high; however, some of those steps still hold mysteries. Here’s what is known about how we get high.

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