>>The prob with thc(& it’s metatabolites) is
The growing body of related physiological knowledge is fascinating.
"The ECS is also involved in voluntary exercise[3] and may be related to the evolution of the runner's high in human beings and related aspects of motivation or reward for locomotor activity in other animals."
As someone who's enjoyed a life enriched by various "locomotor activities" (aka sports) - that doesn't surprise me at all.
But being proficient enough to invoke that response system via something like running, or rock-climbing, or hunting, or WORKING -- requires effort, training, discipline, and risk.
I think pot is a short-cut to the activation of that reward system - without the effort, OR the actual benefits of the associated requisite healthy lifestyle.
Reward without risk and effort - isn't that what "progressive" culture is all about; and isn't that the "entitlement" these "teachers"/BS-Artists really have in mind?
I”m pretty sure endorphins may play a part. I do remember playing high school and trying out for college football..there was no pain during games or practice...just about 2 hours after the pain would start.
Just think athletes are experiencing the positives effects of those chemicals without the nasty central nervous or peripheral side effects of thc and opiates..and it makes you healthier and it is legal.
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