Why does cannabis keep some people skinny?

Smoking weed to lose weight? The idea may sound a little half-baked, but many people are convinced cannabis can help with shedding pounds or maintaining a healthy weight. Some even swear it helps with diabetes. It's a little counterintuitive given that marijuana, which is any extract from the Cannabis sativa plant, is typically associated with laziness and the munchies, which triggers a craving for junk food.

Why does cannabis keep some people skinny? Experts explain how weed and metabolism are connected