A simple answer is this: THC (the active/main ingredient in marijuana) is sent into your bloodstream (when you smoke the weed), is then carried to your brain, and basically reacts with the neurons in your head and changes the way you feel and what you see.
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Weed contains a psychoactive compound called THC that interacts with receptors in your brain, resulting in changes in mood, perception, and cognitive function. This alteration in neurotransmitter activity leads to the "high" feeling associated with using weed.
No, smelling unlit weed does not make you high. THC, the chemical compound responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana, needs to be heated and inhaled for it to have an intoxicating effect. Simply smelling unlit weed will not result in a high.
It is unlikely to get a contact high from sitting in a room with weed smoke unless the room is poorly ventilated and you are exposed for an extended period of time with a high concentration of smoke.
The effects of weed typically last 2-3 hours when smoked, and may last longer if consumed in edible form. Factors such as dosage, tolerance, and individual metabolism can influence how long the high lasts.
To come down from a weed high, you can try drinking water, eating a snack, taking a nap, or engaging in calming activities like deep breathing or meditation. It is important to stay relaxed and remember that the effects will wear off in time.
Taking a shower may help reduce the smell of weed on your body, but it typically doesn't significantly impact your level of intoxication. The effects of being high will gradually lessen over time as the marijuana is metabolized by your body.