Worms develop munchies after consuming cannabis, study finds.
TL;DR
Worms display a stronger preference for higher-calorie foods after consuming cannabis, just as humans crave junk food after taking the drug, according to a study published in the journal Current Biology. The finding suggests that cannabis can interfere with an important mechanism that helps regulate appetite. The study also suggests that worms could be used in testing and screening drugs for human use.
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