Unlocking the Mind: The Surprising Ways Marijuana Changes Your Brain

Ever wonder what would happen if your brain had a neighbor with zero chill—or if that “brain neighbor” actually started banging on your skull demanding you crack a window because of the stench? That’s just Tuesday if you’re courting the effects of marijuana, apparently . The mind goes from deep philosophical debates (usually about simulations or, occasionally, lunch) to marching you down the street in pajamas at 3 p.m . No one warns you about your thoughts being hijacked by ‘Incense and Peppermints’ on a loop, or that the real danger is thinking The Doors are fine—when we all know, deep down, we’re just humoring Jim Morrison for the millionth time . All of this, wrapped neatly in a cloud of “decreased anxiety,” and suddenly you’re wondering if your newfound open-mindedness is really just an RSVP to Satan’s next potluck . Why does the brain do this, and more importantly, why can’t I remember what I was talking about? Maybe we should fire up some incense and try to find out . LEARN MORE