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Marijuana
Side Effects 
Marijuana is
a green or gray mixture of dried, shredded flowers and leaves of the hemp plant
(Cannabis sativa). It is the most often used illegal drug in this country. All
forms of cannabis are mind-altering (psychoactive) drugs; they all contain THC
(delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), the main active chemical in marijuana. There
are about 400 chemicals in a cannabis plant, but THC is the one that affects
the brain the most.
Marijuana's
effect on the user depends on the strength or potency of the THC it contains.
THC potency has increased since the 1970s but has been about the same
since the mid-1980s. The strength of the drug is measured by the average
amount of THC in test samples confiscated by law enforcement agencies.
What are the side
effects of Marijuana?
- Enhanced cancer
risk
- Decrease in testosterone
levels and lower sperm counts for men
- Increase in testosterone
levels for women and increased risk of infertility
- Diminished or extinguished
sexual pleasure
- Psychological dependence
requiring more of the drug to get the same effect
What are the effects of Marijuana on Men?
Marijuana is the most
common drug used by adolescents in America today. Marijuana affect the
parts of the brain which controls the sex and growth hormones. In males,
marijuana can decrease the testosterone level. Occasional cases of enlarged
breasts in male marijuana users are triggered by the chemical impact on
the hormone system. Regular marijuana use can also lead to a decrease
in sperm count, as well as increases in abnormal and immature sperm. Marijuana
is a contributing factor in the rising problem of infertility in males.
Young males should know the effects and potential effects of marijuana
use on sex and growing process before they decide to smoke marijuana.
What are the effects
of Marijuana on Women?
Just as in Males,
marijuana effects the female in the part of the brain that controls the
hormones, which determines the sequence in the menstrual cycle. Its been
said that females who smoked or used marijuana on a regular basis had
irregular menstrual cycles, the female hormones were depressed, and the
testosterone level was raised. Even though this effect may be reversible,
it may take several months of no marijuana use before the menstrual cycles
become normal again.
Mothers who smoke
marijuana on a regular basis have been reported of having babies with
a weak central nervous system. These babies show abnormal reactions to
light and sound, exhibit tremors and startles, and have the high-pitched
cry associated with drug withdrawal. Occurring at five times the rate
of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fetal Marijuana Syndrome is a growing concern
of many doctors. Furthermore, doctors worry that children born to "pot-head"
mothers will have learning disabilities, attention deficits and hormonal
irregularities as they grow older, even if there are no apparent signs
of damage at birth. Pregnant or nursing mothers who smoke marijuana should
talk to their doctors immediately.
What are the effects
of Marijuana on the brain?
Researchers have found
that THC changes the way in which sensory information gets into and is
acted on by the hippocampus. This is a component of the brain's limbic
system that is crucial for learning, memory, and the integration of sensory
experiences with emotions and motivations. Investigations have shown that
neurons in the information processing system of the hippocampus and the
activity of the nerve fibers are suppressed by THC. In addition, researchers
have discovered that learned behaviors, which depend on the hippocampus,
also deteriorate. Recent research findings also indicate that long-term
use of marijuana produces changes in the brain similar to those seen after
long-term use of other major drugs of abuse.
What are the effects
of Marijuana on the lungs?
Someone who smokes
marijuana regularly may have many of the same respiratory problems that
tobacco smokers have. These individuals may have daily cough and phlegm,
symptoms of chronic bronchitis, and more frequent chest colds. Continuing
to smoke marijuana can lead to abnormal functioning of lung tissue injured
or destroyed by marijuana smoke.
Regardless of the
THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the level
of carbon monoxide absorbed are three to five times greater than among
tobacco smokers. This may be due to the marijuana users inhaling more
deeply and holding the smoke in the lungs.
What are the effects
of Marijuana on heart rate and blood pressure?
Recent findings indicate
that smoking marijuana while shooting up cocaine has the potential to
cause severe increases in heart rate and blood pressure. In one study,
experienced marijuana and cocaine users were given marijuana alone, cocaine
alone, and then a combination of both. Each drug alone produced cardiovascular
effects; when they were combined, the effects were greater and lasted
longer. The heart rate of the subjects in the study increased 29 beats
per minute with marijuana alone and 32 beats per minute with cocaine alone.
When the drugs were given together, the heart rate increased by 49 beats
per minute, and the increased rate persisted for a longer time. The drugs
were given with the subjects sitting quietly. In normal circumstances,
an individual may smoke marijuana and inject cocaine and then do something
physically stressful that may significantly increase risks of overload
on the cardiovascular system.
What are the effects
of heavy Marijuana use on learning and social behavior?
A study of college
students has shown that critical skills related to attention, memory,
and learning are impaired among people who use marijuana heavily, even
after discontinuing its use for at least 24 hours. Researchers compared
65 "heavy users," who had smoked marijuana a median of 29 of
the past 30 days, and 64 "light users," who had smoked a median
of 1 of the past 30 days. After a closely monitored 19- to 24-hour period
of abstinence from marijuana and other illicit drugs and alcohol, the
undergraduates were given several standard tests measuring aspects of
attention, memory, and learning. Compared to the light users, heavy marijuana
users made more errors and had more difficulty sustaining attention, shifting
attention to meet the demands of changes in the environment, and in registering,
processing, and using information. The findings suggest that the greater
impairment among heavy users is likely due to an alteration of brain activity
produced by marijuana.
Longitudinal research
on marijuana use among young people below college age indicates those
who used have lower achievement than the non-users, more acceptance of
deviant behavior, more delinquent behavior and aggression, greater rebelliousness,
poorer relationships with parents, and more associations with delinquent
and drug-using friends.
What are the effects
of Marijuana on pregnant women?
Any drug of abuse
can affect a mother's health during pregnancy, and this is a time when
she should take special care of herself. Drugs of abuse may interfere
with proper nutrition and rest, which can affect good functioning of the
immune system. Some studies have found that babies born to mothers who
used marijuana during pregnancy were smaller than those born to mothers
who did not use the drug. In general, smaller babies are more likely to
develop health problems.
A nursing mother who
uses marijuana passes some of the THC to the baby in her breast milk.
Research indicates that the use of marijuana by a mother during the first
month of breast-feeding can impair the infant's motor development (control
of muscle movement). Research also shows more anger and more regressive
behavior (thumb sucking, temper tantrums) in toddlers whose parents use
marijuana than among the toddlers of non-using parents.
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