Question 1

what are the downsides of smoking weed?

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Marijuana: An issue fraught with difficulty. There's not been hard science done. That is we don't know a lot of things. Most importantly although state laws change some places federal law has not changed this should be worrisome for anyone that thinks that they are using it legally.

Cons are it does have serious psychological effects for some people and it is really no better than smoking as far as lungs.

Question 2

what are the downsides to smoking weed?

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Just some of them: Possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, paranoia, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. Fatigue, poor concentration, slowed reaction times ; slowed problem solving. Some people develop a dry mouth, have a rapid heart rate or may feel hungry.

Question 3

is smoking weed bad for you?

Accepted Answer

No doubt: Marijuana smoking can cause as much lung problem as smoking tobacco, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and cancer. Also, "weed" adverse effects such as psychosis, memory loss, dependence etc.

Question 4

is smoking weed better for you?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is an Herb: Better than what?

Marijuana is a natural and commonly used herb that allows for hunger and relaxation.  It is less dangerous than smoking nicotine as far as diseases go.

Smoking...I.E. The fire you are inhaling with the thc has to be thought of as dangerous however.  Other ways of ingesting this herb are less risky for your health.

Question 5

is smoking weed bad for health?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Like anything in life, excessive use of marijuana or any cannabis product can be harmful. Smoked cannabis can lead to the same carcinogenic risk that smoked tobacco use gives. So non smoked is safer. It has long been known that chronic daily marijuana use also leads to issues with poor follow through on daily tasks and the "pothead" syndrome that leads to poverty. Lastly, psychosis remains a risk.

Question 6

how can  smoking weed effect people?

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Variably: Possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. Fatigue, poor concentration, slowed reaction times & slowed problem solving. Some people develop a dry mouth, have a rapid heart rate or may feel hungry. Some people experience a pleasant effect.

Question 7

how does smoking weed affect my body?

Accepted Answer

Here are some: Possible effects of marijuana:  anxiety, depression, fear, panic , delusions, hallucinations, losing touch with reality, inattentiveness, short-term memory problems, disturbances of thought processes. Fatigue, poor concentration, slowed reaction times & slowed problem solving. Some people develop a dry mouth, have a rapid heart rate or may feel hungry.

Question 8

can i get pneunmonia from smoking weed?

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No: Very heavy use of marijuana, like very heavy use of tobacco, may increase the chance of bronchitis, which in some cases can lead to pneumonia, but even this would be very unusual.  If you also smoke cigarettes, those are far more likely to open you up to lung infections than does marijuana.  Consider pneumovax, h. Flu vaccine and influenza vaccines as well.

Question 9

can smoking weed cause aniexty disorder?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Weed does cause anxiety and can be quite severe in many people. Probably worse if you have an underlying predisposition or anxiety that can be exacerbated. Some users have mental health problems for years after using.Also causes depersonalization in some. However many people react differently. Unpredictable at this point.

Question 10

could quitting from smoking weed is hard?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There is a mild to moderate withdrawal from cannabis that heavy, regular smokers may get.  In addition, people who are using marijuana to control anxiety may feel more anxiety when they stop.  It is self-limited and will go away.  If you have persistent problems, see your doctor to talk about alternatives, from various kinds of psychotherapies to use of other medications which may help (buspar).

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