Effects of Marijuana

Side effects of marijuana can cause permanent damage. There’s a tenancy think that because many people smoke marijuana, that it’s harmless and not addictive. I’ve seen what happens to those who abuse pot and let me assure you, pot is definitely not harmless. Here’s the information on the short term and long term effects of pot.
Short Term Effects
Feeling tired and sluggish
Impaired or reduced short term memory
Elevated heart rate (potential cardiac problem with pre-existing heart disease
Dry mouth
Bloodshot eyes
Decreased inhibitions
Hallucinations
Paranoia
Impaired or reduced comprehension
Altered motivation and cognition
Psychological dependence
Problems learning, memory, judgment and perception
Problems retaining information, listening, concepts
Anxiety and panic attacks
Motor coordination
Long Term Effects
Reducing or extinguishing sexual pleasure
Increase in testosterone levels for women
Increased risk of infertility for women
Decreased testosterone levels and lower sperm count
Enhanced cancer risks.
A person smoking 5 joints a week, may be taking in as many carcinogens as a pack a day smoker.
Take a pot test
to find out if you have a marijuana addiction.
Want to stop smoking pot?
Here are some tips to quit.
Pot is also used with alcohol and other drugs, making its effects even stronger.
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effects of marijuana
and addiction. And if you've been smoking and are functional
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Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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