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What are the short and long term effects of cannabis?

I know too many people who take marijuana. I would be curious to know how it effects memory loss, intelligence, addiction, and lethality (especially when combined with other drugs or alcohol).
NOTE: Asking this not cause I plan on taking it, just that it’s so hard to find neutral unbias facts on the internet, and although wikipedia is a good source, I don’t completely understand it.
2xNOTE: IF POSSIBLE, then I would appreciate sources, although I don’t mind googling your answers.

I don’t have anything scientific to present to you, as both sides of the argument for and against pot are littered with propaganda and bullshit, however I can give you my personal experience on the matter.

My regimen usually consists of smoking weed everyday over a 2 month period, and then I take a good 6 week break from it altogether. At the end of that 2 month period however, my memory retention is next to nothing. I have a hard time finding words in conversations that normally come easily for me. It is similar to having a conversation with someone when your drag-ass tired and can’t focus on what you are trying to say.

However within 3 days to a week of taking a break, I find that my memory and my wit has returned.

Mixing marijuana with other drugs It seems to me increases the effects of the other drug. For instance If I drink alcohol and am slightly buzzed from that, and then start smoking pot, I will notice without even drinking anymore that I would be feeling more drunk than I was prior to smoking.

Mixing pot with mushrooms; same effect, the mushrooms seem more powerful. I’ve tried this with acid, xanax, ecstasy and cocaine with all the same effect.

Now I don’t party like that anymore but it seemed in my circle of friends, that if you wanted to get your drug of choice to take effect.. all you had to do was smoke a little herb and you would feel the effects of your drug within 10 mins.

As far as addiction goes I believe it is for me rather addictive. I have a hard time that first 3 days of my break away from smoking it, I feel rather moody and bored, but it’s not unbearable. After that, the fog seems to lift and I enjoy the feelings of having more energy and feeling more healthy and alert.

Weed is in noway lethal, and as far as long term effects go.. there are none. After 6 months of not smoking.. it’s as if you’ve never smoked it at all. Because after all, brain cells DO grow back.

However that is not to say weed is completely harmless. because it can destroy your social life and damage your relationships if you are not careful. When you’re high, you tend to be more interested with your own comfort than reaching out to make someone feel appreciated.

Anyway.. that’s my experience.

The Signs, Symptoms and Side Effects of Marijuana Drug Addictions

Marijuana is the flower, leaves, bud and branches of the hemp plant. Marijuana is the most used drug in the USA besides alcohol and cigarettes. It can be smoke or eaten for its narcotic side effects. Though you can smoke to get the high, eating it takes longer to feel the effected. When smoked this drug stays in the lungs for a few seconds and can last in your urine for up to 5-10 days. It can take between four to six weeks to leave your body. Smoking weed, which is another name for this drug, can cause numerous side effects.

It can cause:

Sleepiness

Hangover

Drowsiness

Slowed reaction

Short term memory

Increased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Bronchitis

Chronic coughing

Increased risk of bronchitis and emphysema

Change in appetite

Diarrhea

Nausea

Sweating

Decreased body temperature

Depressed immune system

Dry mouth and throat

Lack of energy

Irritated eyes and soar throat

Hallucinations

Chemicals from the marijuana are stored in the blood stream and brain. The withdrawal effects from this drug are tremors, weight loss, nausea, sweating, hot flashes, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. chemicals which are transformed into 2,000 other chemicals when smoked. A person that is a heavy user, it can take up to three months for the drug to leave the body.

The potency of marijuana has increased by 275% over the last decade. It can range in colors of grey, green, brown, red and pale yellow. If marijuana has no seeds in it, it is more potent. Five joints have the cancer-causing capacity as 112 cigarettes. Because this drug affects the lungs, anyone who smokes it has a higher chance of developing lung cancer. It can also lower the testosterone in men.

Many think that this drug is not as harmful as other drugs, but this drug is dangerous to the body just like any other form of drugs. It can weaken your immune system and prevent it from fighting off colds, flu and other viruses. In women, the drug can interfere with ovulation, menstrual cycle, fertility and DNA. In male, it can cause impotence, swollen breasts that may come with pain, discharge and fluids. Despite the harsh side effects marijuana is legal is some states and prescribe to patients with certain medical conditions.

If you or someone you know, has an addiction. Please seek help life can get greater.

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