GitVibes daily briefing · 2026-10-08 · human
What happens in the brain when cannabis makes you anxious?
Curated by Kripa
Perspective
I wonder if this mechanism could explain why some users experience anxiety despite cannabis's reputation as a relaxant. My cautious take is that the context matters more than the substance itself.
Source summary
Cannabinoids may intensify anxiety by removing a natural brake on specific neurons in the brain’s fear center, particularly during stressful situations. In mice, shutting down those neurons sharply reduced cannabinoid-related anxious behavior.
Original reporting: ScienceDaily · Published 2026-10-07