Does it make him/her fail school? Does it make him/her feel sick? Not feel well? And does it destroy any brain cells quickly or does it take years for that to happen? Thanks.
2007-01-11 02:11:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
German scientific studies have shown that it PERMANENTLY affects their ability for spatial reasonings. Teenagers should NOT smoke pot. Smoking pot also slows down the mitochondrial metabolism in lung cells. Its actually the THC in pot doing this.
2007-01-11 02:16:34 · answer #1 · answered by Paul H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, and some will disagree with me...(I also am in no way recommending a teen or any person, use an illeagl substance.) But it really depends on the person...
I had a friend who was under the infulence 24/7, graduated high school with a 4.2 GPA and went to college at UC Berkley. Go figure. Most other teens I saw, however were not doing as well.
They used to drug to kill the pain(emotional usually) from things like their home & social lives. When they get addicted/obessed, all they could do & think about, revolved aroung getting high, or where to find drugs...
Attendance at school may drop, because they are affaid of getting caught, high or in possesion. Having too much of the drug could certainly make you sick, especially when used along with other substances like alcohol. They may also fake being sick, to stay home (to party/get high) after the parent has gone to work.
It can take years, but it can take a little as just ONE time... It is human nature when you like something to want to do it as much as possible... I think, most, that are just starting to use marijuana are not addicted, they just enjoy it way too much... I feel that, that overusage/obsession leads to adiction. Not to mention how cool those children (what they are) think they seem to their friends, when using. Every time you deprive the brain of oxygen you are killing brain cells...
If you, or your teen are using, you should talk to a counselor & or Doctor... Even if you just suspect that your child is using... It is better to be safe than sorry!
2007-01-11 05:36:06 · answer #2 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been smoking (marijuana) since I was 13, and I have recieved distinctions in most of my studies. It's basically harmless if your not smoking it regularly.
But I recommened they not go stoned to school.
No, it won't make them feel sick unless they have a whole heap of it in a short time, they will have head-aches or feel a bit sick and feel hungry too, which is what is referred to as 'The Munchies'.
It does cause short memory in the long run if used constantly. Also, it can cause psycological effects in the long run like, paranoia, anxiety and cravings.
I'm no expert, but this is from my experience.
2007-01-11 02:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by kooridoll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has different effects on different people. Some people will fail school from smoking pot, some will pass with fantastic grades.
edit:I got high in high school and so did my best friend. I puked everytime we smoked, he felt fine. I was all giddy about about a half hour after smoking; he was laid back. I had a 4.0 GPA all through high school; he had a c-average. I don't smoke anymore though.
2007-01-11 02:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will make you lethargic (lazy) and apathetic, and that can lead to failing school. It kills brain cells, but if not done to extreme excess that isn't going to affect you that badly. You feel sick if you smoke Way too much. Pot is not that bad of a drug to do, however, you should concentrate on school right now, for your futures sake. Also smoking pot, or having it in your house can get your Parents in trouble, and you don't want to do that do you?
2007-01-11 02:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by Rishathra 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Pot slowly destroys your brain...It kills brain cells so eventually it may take you longer to think and respond to someone and it can effect your speech
2007-01-11 04:11:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the person. it usually doesn't make someone sick unless they were up all night with the munchies. it can kill some brain cells but now a days, what doesn't
2007-01-11 02:23:45 · answer #7 · answered by Peachy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since there is absolutely no way for you to be legal to have this in your possession until you hit 18 and have a legitimate medical condition I would say stay away from it.
It looks like you need to do so much more homework on this subject. When you grow up I will pitch in with what I know.
2007-01-11 02:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it kills barin cells everytime you use them.And changes their persanalitty and makes lazy. They can get sick. But no matter what people say it does screw you up.The only people who ssay its ok to do it, are the people who do it, and people who do it for medication which theirs other alternitives for it, but they don;t want to admit it.
2007-01-11 02:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by askalotofquestionsmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur a daily pot user then yeah itll damage lungs but if its like wants a month or ones or so ..then its kinda healthy it stimulates ur brain... and well if u are smart then its ok to kill some brain cells..lol
2007-01-11 02:15:57 · answer #10 · answered by cole 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋