Title: Physical and Mental Effects of Marijuana
Headings: What Marijuana Does To Your Brain And Body
What Marijuana Does To Your Brain And Body
Marijuana makes you feel good
... but that's not all good
It blocks memory formation
THC messes with your balance
Cannabis use may increase the risk of depression
Intense anxiety, fear, distrust, or panic are common side effects
Marijuana users may experience psychosis
Audio and visual hallucinations are common
It robs you of sleep
Inhaling marijuana causes your heart rate to increase
A London tourist smoking pot in Amsterdam.
Red eyes
Dry mouth
The munchies
The drug is also touted for its health benefits
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Content: The munchies
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After marijuana intake, most people feel the need to eat. And eat a lot. The drug increases food enjoyment and interest in food, increasing appetite. This is thought to be caused by the THC interacting with the cannibinoid receptors in a brain area called the hypothalamus. Interestingly, a link has been drawn between milk products and cannibinoids. Some researchers think that these cannibinoids in milk play an important role in infant survival, because they stimulate the child's appetite and cause them to eat more and suckle, which could be why THC has a similar effect in adults. The drug is also touted for its health benefits
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