Title: What are the side effects of marijuana?
Headings: What are the side effects of marijuana?
What are the side effects of marijuana?
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by Drugs.com
The most common side effects of marijuana include:
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Content: An increased heart rate or altered heart rhythm
An altered perception of time or a distorted response to touch, sights or sounds
An increased appetite
An impaired reaction time which may affect driving or task performance
Coordination difficulties
Difficulty in thinking and problem solving, poor memory
Dry mouth and/or dry eyes
Low blood pressure, which may cause dizziness when standing or increase the risk of falls
Slowed digestion which may lead to constipation. Marijuana (cannabis) is a mixture of leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, and is used both recreationally and for certain medical ailments. Many US states have legalized the use of marijuana. Side effects vary from person to person and depend on the potency and amount of marijuana used, as well as the frequency of use. People who are chronically exposed to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the active constituent in marijuana, are less likely to have side effects than those who have never used it or only use it occasionally. Marijuana can cause short-term paranoia in some people, resulting in symptoms such as anxiety, agitation, confusion, panic attacks and occasionally, psychosis. These reactions may be more common in people with an underlying psychiatric disorder or who are genetically more susceptible to mental health disturbances. Dependence on marijuana can arise with long-term use resulting in withdrawal symptoms. The risk of a heart attack is also increased in the hour following marijuana use; people with underlying heart conditions should use marijuana with caution.