One Washington teen wanted to know: Does marijuana really give you “the munchies?” And if it does increase appetite, can it give you an edge in an eating contest? We talked to Dr. Jason Kilmer, professor and researcher at the University of Washington to get the answer.

Jason R. Kilmer, Ph.D. is Associate Professor Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington and Assistant Director of the Health and Wellness for Alcohol & Other Drug Education Division of Student Life.

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