It is a common misperception that marijuana smokers get "the munchies" and eat more,but laboratory studies have not supported this idea.

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Laboratory studies have actually supported the idea that marijuana can increase appetite and lead to overeating. Numerous studies have found that THC, the main psychoactive component of marijuana, can stimulate appetite by activating certain brain regions that control feeding behavior. However, there are some conflicting findings and the degree to which marijuana actually causes overeating may vary depending on individual factors.

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