In this paper we sought to understand what are the effects of cannabinoids on the body and how can we enhance the positive effects of cannabinoids while avoiding any negative side effects. Previous research has suggested that cannabinoids have numerous physiological effects on the body, including effects on the sense of taste, on withdrawal symptoms, and on body mass. In this study we measured cannabinoid consumption (g), synthetic THC consumption (mg), and compared them to measurements of taste palatability, appetite, and withdrawal symptoms rated on subjective scales. Based on pooled standardized data our results supported associations between cannabinoids and palatability of sweet tastes, as well as an association between synthetic THC consumption and withdrawal symptoms, but no support was found for a reduction in appetite with cannabinoid consumption.
