Which statement best describes the munchies commonly seen with marijuana use?

• A. Your child may appear unsteady on the feet
• B. Your child may appear belligerent and be looking for a fight
• C. Your child may be hungry, especially for junk food
• D. Your child may be talkative with slurred speech

Answer: (C)

The munchies describe an increased appetite and craving for food after marijuana use. THC stimulates brain pathways, especially in the hypothalamus, that regulate hunger and heighten the enjoyment of food, making snacks—often junk food—especially appealing. That’s why the statement about being hungry, particularly for junk food, best captures this phenomenon. Other effects listed—unsteadiness, aggression, or slurred speech—are not about the hunger drive associated with the munchies, but rather other intoxication symptoms.