Smoking cannabis with tobacco may disrupt the brain’s “bliss molecule”

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Scientists found that people who use both cannabis and tobacco show a distinct brain pattern tied to mood and stress regulation. Their scans revealed higher levels of an enzyme that reduces a natural feel-good molecule in the brain. This imbalance may help explain why co-users experience more anxiety and struggle more when quitting.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 095932.htm
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