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The Effects of Marijuana on Health
The Effects of Marijuana on Health
The side
effects of long term use of marijuana can become a concern for those who use pot for its valuable medical benefits. The medical benefits of
the effects of cbd oil, thc products, and other forms of
marijuana are well studied and undisputed. We will look at the long term effects of marijuana
smoking, the short term effects of marijuana use, and the effects of marijuana use on the brain to ascertain if
there are negative consequences that affect health risks and weigh these against
the many benefits for regular users.
Short Term Effects of Marijuana Use
Before we
look at the possible long-term effects and side-effects, let’s look at the short term effects of marijuana use. Consumption of marijuana products with
significant thc content results in an acute ‘high’ which may be characterized
by relaxation and reduced stress. Users
may also experience euphoria and alterations in perception. There is also pain relief and a greater
ability to enjoy activities like socializing and listening to music. Some people experience a more creative and Fr...
Short-Term Effects of Marijuana Use
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Medical and
Recreational Effects
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Side Effects (all are
rare)
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1. Euphoria
2. Altered Perception
3. Sense of well-being
4. Feeling of calm
5. Increased sociability and
agreeableness
6. Increased introspection
7. Increased sensation
8. Increased libido
9. Improved creativity
10. Pain relief
11. Nausea relief
12. Psychedelic effects
13. Reduced eye pressure in
glaucoma
14. Positive effects in cancer
treatment nausea and pain
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Anxiety
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Paranoia
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Forgetfulness
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Panic
attacks
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Movement
difficulty (ataxia)
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Depersonalization
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Derealization
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Fast
heart beat
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Dry
eye
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Red
eyes
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Vomiting
(very rare)
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Cough
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Postural
hypotension (dizziness)
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Psychosis
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Long Term
Effects of Weed
Effects of
Marijuana Use on the brain
Cannabis products affect cannabinoid receptors in the
brain. CB1 receptors are most abundant
in the brain while CB2 receptors occur primarily in the immune system. Stimulation of the CB1 receptors by
cannabinoids cause the psychological effects of cannabis. It results in changes in the levels of
neurotransmitters, including dopamine, noradrenaline, endorphins, glutamate,
and acetylcholine, affecting mood, pain relief, stimulation, memory, and
secretion of saliva and ocular fluids.
Cannabinoid receptors in the basal ganglia of the brain affect control
of movement, causing relaxation or conversely, lethargy and ataxia. Actions in the hippocampus affect memory and
learning, which can lead to a rush of ideas and creativity, or conversely, a
loss of normal thought control and perception.
A 2003 study done at the University of California on the
long-term side effects of marijuana found that while chronic use may cause
effects like forgetfulness or anxiety, it did not appear to cause permanent
brain damage....
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Description: This article explains the short term and long
term effects of marijuana use on mental and physical health, the brain, the
cardiovascular system, and lungs, including the risks and benefits.
