Cannabis can be prepared in butter or cooked directly into foods for ingestion. Often people will cook with the leaves of the plant rather than the buds. In small quantities, users find cannabis both relaxing and stimulating. The senses are enhanced, as well as the appetite. Users may experience nausea, mild hallucinations, anxiety, or paranoia.
Cannabis tends to cause an increase in heart rate, reddening of the eyes, and dryness in the mouth.
While some people use cannabis regularly, cannabis does not create a physical dependence and users do not experience withdrawal symptoms. Smoking anything, including cannabis, can damage the lungs, throat, and mouth. I narcotic, and getting caught with it can lead to serious consequences. Cannabis slows down reaction time and impairs driving. Some people feel uncomfortable, nauseous, or paranoid after using cannabis.