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The effects of cannabis are related to chemical compounds called cannabinoids. The main one is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and the second most significant is cannabidiol (CBD).

🔬 How it works in the body

The human body has an endocannabinoid system — a network of receptors that regulates:

• mood
• stress and anxiety
• sleep
• appetite
• pain response

When a person consumes cannabis, cannabinoids bind to these receptors (especially CB1 receptors in the brain) and alter nervous system activity.

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Why relaxation occurs

Cannabis can make the body feel relaxed for several reasons:

Reason	How it manifests
Reduction of stress and anxiety signals	Feeling calm, reduced anxious thoughts
Decreased muscle tension	Physical and bodily relaxation
Release of dopamine	Improved mood, sense of pleasure
Slowed neural activity	Calmness, drowsiness

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Why anxiety decreases

In some people, cannabinoids affect areas of the brain responsible for fear and anxiety (especially the amygdala).

• CBD most often reduces anxiety
• THC in low doses may reduce anxiety, but in high doses may increase it

Therefore, the effect depends on:

• dosage
• composition of the strain (THC and CBD ratio)
• the person’s current state
• mental health and experience

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⚠️ Important to understand

Although cannabis may temporarily relax the body, it does not treat the underlying cause of anxiety. For some people, the reaction may even be the opposite:

• panic attacks
• increased anxiety
• racing or confused thoughts

Especially with high doses of THC.

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Summary

Cannabis can relax the body and reduce anxiety because cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system, influencing stress, muscle tension, and mood-regulating neurotransmitters.
However, the reaction is individual, and for some people, the effect may be the opposite.