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STREET TERMS
for marijuana include pot, weed, grass, bud, dope
and hydro.
SHORT TERM EFFECTS of
marijuana use include impaired short-term memory,
impaired concentration, attention, and judgment;
impaired coordination and balance, increased heart
rate, blood shot or red eyes, dry mouth and increased
appetite (the "munchies").
* Occasional effects,
especially with long term use, include anxiety,
panic, and paranoia.
LONG TERM EFFECTS
of marijuana use include addiction (psychological),
paranoia, persistent anxiety, impaired learning
skills and memory difficulties.
MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS
associated with marijuana use include an increased
risk of chronic cough, bronchitis, and emphysema;
increased risk of cancer of the head, neck, and
lungs; a decrease in testosterone levels and lower
sperm counts for men and an increase in testosterone
levels for women and increased risk of infertility.
Additional Information from NIDA:
* Within a few minutes after inhaling marijuana
smoke, an individual's heart begins beating more
rapidly, the bronchial passages relax and become
enlarged, and blood vessels in the eyes expand,
making the eyes look red. The heart rate, normally
70 to 80 beats per minute, may increase by 20
to 50 beats per minute or, in some cases, even
double. This effect can be greater if other drugs
are taken with marijuana.
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