Cannabinoid receptors

[Distromnia]

The cannaboid receptors aren't really THC receptors. They are receptors for molecules that our body uses that are very structurally similar to THC. Because they aren't very specific (many receptors in our bodies are VERY specific for only 1 molecule), THC can also bind to these receptors and act on them. If I went back and actually read my neurophysiology notes, I'd have a much more intelligent answer. I see your point, but it's a happy accident that THC can utilize a receptor in the human brain.

They're also in our livers. And the receptors respond to admine, or something spelled similar, which is a (non-psychoactive) chemical produced by your body. THC molecules happen to resemble this other molecule, so the receptor picks them up. This is true for a LOT of psychoactives.

You can BELIEVE whatever you want about having cannibinoid receptors, though. Freedom of religion... or FROM religion, for us atheists.


Info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_receptor

[birdgirl73]

I'm going to move this to our Medical area, folks. Good topic!

[iwantFUEGO]

truth is... marijuana is probably one of the most useful plants known to man.

1. You can use it to make all kinds of things from paper, clothes, FUEL.

2. the roots are nice and long and its proven that marijuana actually helps to replenish the nutrients back into the soil (thus into the earth)

3. it contains many nutrients that humans need in theyre daily diets... such as all the omega oils and such need to keep a healthy immune system. (why do you think virtually all animals rush to each the plant?)

4. (this is just my opinion) People that smoke pot tend to be more open minded about everything... which exactly what a government doesn't want the population to be. They dont want everyone to have theyre own opinions and question everything...They want everyone to be ignorant and listen to their propaganda about everything.

those bastards....
Peace