HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Starting at age 13 i smoked marijuana about 40 times over an 8 month time. havent used since. how did this affect my brain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

You likely: have no long term effects from that degree of usage.

Answered 10/21/2015

2.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I smoke marijuana for medicinal purposes but after my brain damage it now has adverse effects, will i ever be able to smoke it again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I smoked marijuana ONCE in my entire life. I'm 19 now. Will I have brain damage or develop schizophrenia/other mental disorders?? No family history.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

First timer. Smoked high potent Marijuana, whole joint very fast. Bad trip, severe panic attack, shakes, high HR - B/P, subsided in 4 hours. Now brain fog and poor coordination 24 hours after. This ok? Will subside? Due to no tolerance of THC?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I recently have Lyme disease, affected cerebellum, pots, anterograde amnesia. I've not smoked marijuana anymore because it makes symptoms worse. Why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Had a bad reaction to meds and marijuana. A day later I have symptoms similar to brain damage.3 months later unchanged.What should I do? Had scans..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

If a young person used marijuana around 10 times then stopped forever, could their brain recover?
I smoked marijuana for five years. Will my brain recover from any of the damage I have done? Over time. And how can I help my brain recover?
What exercises can I do to increase my mind focus? I used to smoke marijuana at a young age, would you recommend getting an evaluation done?
What is the best brain scan i need to identify how many cells have deteriated from marijuana? My temples used to hurt when i smoked but now it itches?
Concussion symptoms gone it been 3 days.Doctor said marijuana in moderation ok(street marijuana).Decriminalized in my state.Safe for brain if i smoke?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.