Title: Top 10 Brain and Hormone Effects of Marijuana - Sara Gottfried MD
Headings: Top 10 Brain and Hormone Effects of Marijuana
Top 10 Brain and Hormone Effects of Marijuana
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states; recreational marijuana is legal in 10. Ever since, I have been asked repeatedly how marijuana impacts hormone levels.
Cannabis: The Backstory
Entheogen?
Your Brain on Cannabis
Your Hormones on Cannabis
Heavy cannabis use can affect hormones in both males and females:
Pregnenolone as Buzzkill
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Content: 3] In fact, memory and attention are impaired for up to 24 hours after use, and may last a few days. [ 4]
Operating a car is dangerous because of dream-like states, impaired motor control, distorted perception of time, paranoia, magical thinking, altered peripheral vision, and decreased reaction time. [ 5]
Increased appetite, also known as “the munchies.” [ 6]
Amotivational syndrome: in heavy users, one finds reduced ambition and drive, increased distractibility, decreased communication skills, and less effectiveness in relationships. [ 7]
It’s not completely clear whether these brain effects stem from the marijuana itself or from the withdrawal. Many adults who use marijuana claim it helps them in relationships, enhances behavior, and expands their sense of awareness. Yet the research I found doesn’t align with this. Researchers report users to be more willing to tolerate problems. This indicates the drug causes individuals to avoid confrontation rather than make changes that might increase their satisfaction with life.