How Marijuana Affects The Body
From Medical News:
Marijuana is the dried and ground up or shredded parts of the cannabis plant. Nearly all parts of the plant make up marijuana, including the leaves, stem, flowers, and seeds. As with other medications and procedures, marijuana use can potentially bring both positive and negative effects.
Many of marijuana’s effects are short-term, meaning that they last for only a short period. Other effects are long-term and may not show up immediately.
There is not much research into the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke. It is possible that secondhand smoke exposure may be enough to cause some of the temporary effects, as well as some of the long-term effects, in some people. More research is necessary to examine the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke.
Often, a person will smoke marijuana to feel its effects. However, a person could also:
vape it
cook it into food
use it as part of an oil
brew it with teas
use other topical or oral marijuana products
The following article discusses some of the potential benefits and side effects that marijuana has on the body.
How marijuana affects physical health
Some of the most common effects on physical health from marijuana use include:
a higher likelihood of developing bronchitis, when a person smokes it
more phlegm, when a person smokes it
lung irritation from irritants including some carcinogens, such as accidentally burning the mouth or throat when smoking
a weakened immune system due to the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana
pain relief
reduction in vomiting and nausea
faster heart rate by 20–50 beats per minute
red eyes from the increase in blood flow
relief from the symptoms of glaucoma, for short periods
aggravation of existing lung conditions, such as asthma, when a person smokes it
potential interference with tumor growth
interference with fetal development during pregnancy
interference with brain development among teenagers
reducing pain associated with certain medical conditions
reducing inflammation
helping with glaucoma
reducing nausea in people undergoing chemotherapy
How marijuana affects psychological health
Some of the most common effects a person may experience include:
increased appetite and thirst
increased or decreased depression symptoms, depending on the user
increased or decreased anxiety symptoms, depending on the user
impaired judgment, making it harder for people to think clearly
problems with memory
the release of dopamine, which causes the feeling of being high
symptoms of withdrawal after long-term use
delayed reactions to stimuli
temporary paranoia and hallucinations
addiction, in some cases
Marijuana is the dried and ground up or shredded parts of the cannabis plant. Nearly all parts of the plant make up marijuana, including the leaves, stem, flowers, and seeds. As with other medications and procedures, marijuana use can potentially bring both positive and negative effects.
Many of marijuana’s effects are short-term, meaning that they last for only a short period. Other effects are long-term and may not show up immediately.
There is not much research into the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke. It is possible that secondhand smoke exposure may be enough to cause some of the temporary effects, as well as some of the long-term effects, in some people. More research is necessary to examine the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke.
Often, a person will smoke marijuana to feel its effects. However, a person could also:
vape it
cook it into food
use it as part of an oil
brew it with teas
use other topical or oral marijuana products
The following article discusses some of the potential benefits and side effects that marijuana has on the body.
How marijuana affects physical health
Some of the most common effects on physical health from marijuana use include:
a higher likelihood of developing bronchitis, when a person smokes it
more phlegm, when a person smokes it
lung irritation from irritants including some carcinogens, such as accidentally burning the mouth or throat when smoking
a weakened immune system due to the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana
pain relief
reduction in vomiting and nausea
faster heart rate by 20–50 beats per minute
red eyes from the increase in blood flow
relief from the symptoms of glaucoma, for short periods
aggravation of existing lung conditions, such as asthma, when a person smokes it
potential interference with tumor growth
interference with fetal development during pregnancy
interference with brain development among teenagers
When people use it medically, marijuana is often useful for the following:
reducing pain associated with certain medical conditions
reducing inflammation
helping with glaucoma
reducing nausea in people undergoing chemotherapy
How marijuana affects psychological health
Some of the most common effects a person may experience include:
increased appetite and thirst
increased or decreased depression symptoms, depending on the user
increased or decreased anxiety symptoms, depending on the user
impaired judgment, making it harder for people to think clearly
problems with memory
the release of dopamine, which causes the feeling of being high
symptoms of withdrawal after long-term use
delayed reactions to stimuli
temporary paranoia and hallucinations
addiction, in some cases
Marijuana has many potential psychological effects, and it is worth noting that this is not a comprehensive list.
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