Black peppers contain terpenes, a throw in of aromatic compound found incannabisand other plants.

However, the research on the link between peppercorns and weed-induced anxiety is limited.

These studies have generally been carried out in animal populations.

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I imagine it would be very unpleasant to eat very many.

What Causes Cannabis-Induced Anxiety?

Sera said that the amount of THC in the products may also contribute to how much anxiety someone feels.

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