Cannabis List of therapeutic effects: Pain relief (especially headaches, cramps, and eye pain due to lowered       intraocular pressure) Increased appetite, food subjectively tastes better Reduced nausea, (especially from chemotherapy), though may cause or       exacerbate nausea for some Dilation of alveoli (air sacs) in lungs, resulting in deeper respiration Increase in productive coughs Dilation of blood vessels (vasodilation), resulting in: Increased blood flow and heart rate Reddening of the conjunctivae (red eye) Lower intra-ocular pressure (beneficial to glaucoma patients) Lower blood pressure while standing. Higher blood pressure while sitting      (note that this can lead to instances of orthostatic hypotension a.k.a. head rush) Induces drowsiness (beneficial to sufferers of insomnia and sleep deprivation) Relaxation Reduced stress Mild entheogenesis (e.g. per Rastafarian users, more "Jah-Vibrations")

Cannabis List of effects Induced sense of novelty Increased or decreased sexual       pleasure Increased awareness of sensation Increased awareness of       patterns and colors Increased appreciation of music      and other arts