Cannabis glossary

Bioavailability refers to the proportion of a substance that enters the bloodstream when introduced into the body, thus being available for active use.

A body high refers to the physical effects of cannabis, often described as a sense of relaxation or heaviness in the limbs.

Cottonmouth refers to the dry mouth sensation often experienced after consuming cannabis.

Couch-lock : A state of intense body relaxation often associated with cannabis consumption, resulting in an inability or reluctance to move.

Cross-tolerance is when tolerance to one substance increases tolerance to another, often seen with cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

One-sentence definition: Duration refers to the length of time the effects of cannabis are felt after consumption.

Euphoria is a feeling of intense happiness or excitement often associated with consuming cannabis products.

One-sentence definition: Green-out is an unpleasant experience from consuming too much cannabis, characterized by nausea, dizziness, and anxiety.

Greening out is a term used to describe the unpleasant effects of consuming too much cannabis, typically marked by dizziness, nausea, and anxiety.

A head high is a mental effect from cannabis that enhances creativity, focus, and mood.

One-sentence definition: A macrodose refers to a high dose of a substance, often used to achieve intense effects.

Milligrams per serving (mg per serving) is a measurement indicating the amount of a substance, such as THC or CBD, in a single serving of a cannabis product.

mg/g is a unit of measurement indicating milligrams of a substance per gram, commonly used to express cannabis potency.

Microdose refers to taking very small amounts of cannabis to achieve subtle effects without experiencing significant psychoactivity.

Munchies: A common craving for food experienced after consuming cannabis.

Offset in cannabis refers to the reduction or counterbalance of effects experienced after consumption.

Onset refers to the time it takes for cannabis effects to begin after consumption.

A "Peak" refers to the point when the effects of cannabis are at their strongest.

Potency refers to the concentration of active compounds such as THC or CBD in cannabis, which affects its overall strength and effects.

Red-eye refers to the common side effect of cannabis consumption where the user's eyes appear red.