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Tell me effects of marijuana on the body?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many effects: Marijuana distorts perceptions, impairs coordination, thinking, problem solving, learning, and memory. Can trigger acute psychotic reaction along with onset or relapse of schizophrenia in vulnerable individuals. Increases heart rate a lot; one source showed smokers almost 5 times as likely to have heart attack in 1st hour. Mj irritates lungs & has more carcinogens than regular cigarettes. & more.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Effects brain too: Recent research shows that a higher cannabidiol to thc affects anatomical structures of the brain such as loss of brain cells in the hippocampal area which is important for memory, especially emotional memory and spacial navigation. The brain changes are similar to those who have ptsd. Marijuana with a greater thc content is less likely to cause this.

Answered 8/25/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pot: Pot use does harm to the brain & body. Refer to the diagram for details.

Answered 12/10/2013

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