Help.......about marijuana?

Question

Can anyone give me a answer on the effects (please make it detailed) and just everything it can do to your body, how to get off it, etc everything !!

Answer 1

First of all don't panic. If you have not used the drug for a long period of time the effects should not be long term. The effects on your body would depend on the quantity and strength of the marijuana. The effects vary from person to person. All young people try things like drinking & smoking marijuana. If this becomes a habit and you feel you have a problem seek help from parents.

Answer 2

Marijuana, more properly called cannabis, is a mood altering psychoactive drug, a medicine, and an industrial fiber. Documented use dates to biblical times and many cultures have used it for meditation and religious worship, medication, and intoxication. Marijuana itself comes from a plant: Cannabis v. There are 3 basic varieties of cannabis, and today’s breeding practices have created an almost infinite variety of “strains” which have been selected specifically for enhancement of the “high”.

The effects are varied and individuals will get different results due to several factors. Different types of cannabis can cause different effects. Cannabis sativa is known for a very up, clear-headed and cerebral high, sometimes described as “racy” and possibly paranoia inducing. Cannabis indica is known to cause what is commonly referred to as “couch-lock”, a feeling of sublime relaxation and calm, and is often the preferred type of cannabis for medical use and pain relief. Hybrids have effects ranging from one extreme to the other. The amount of THC (marijuana's main active chemical) may also change the effect, though it is more likely that a smoker will simply smoke less of better quality to get the same effect. Most smokers smoke to their comfort level of effect.

A first time marijuana smoker may feel no effect. It often requires 2 or 3 smoking sessions for some people to get their first high. Some chronic or heavy users report developing a certain “tolerance” which is described as simply no longer getting as high. They will get high again by changing the strain they smoke or quitting for a period of time from a few days to a few weeks. This same tolerance can also reduce or eliminate the typical side effects like lack of coordination and red eyes in users.

When a person is high, normal sights, sounds, tastes, or events can seem very funny or more interesting. Marijuana is often introspective, and its use results in many instances of increased creativity and inspiration. During the cannabis high, time seems to pass a lot slower. Stoned individuals may find it hard to learn or concentrate. Forgetting a thought mid-sentence is not unusual. Train of thought is often erratic, ideas may seem to flow quickly and fleetingly through the brain. By the same token, some users report an increased ability to concentrate on tasks.

Smoking pot typically causes people to get very thirsty and hungry, common effects called “cotton mouth” and "the munchies." A few minutes after inhaling a more rapid heartbeat and enlarged blood vessels in the eyes may give the user a bloodshot appearance. Other physical effects that users report are reduction in pain sensations, drying of the nasal cavities and opening of the bronchial tubes.

Usually after 2 to 4 hours, the effects will dissipate, and the person may feel sleepy. Chronic users tend to report less frequent dreaming or non remembrance of dreams than individuals who do not smoke. Other than sleepiness, there are generally no after effects. There is no hangover the next day. (Unless you’ve been drinking as well!) Cannabis is not addictive, and its method of action is completely different from other drugs that have been proven to be addictive. Cannabis’ action on the brain produces pleasurable emotions and feelings and can enhance sexuality. It is this overall pleasantness and the feelings of well-being that tends to make users want to continue use.

Answer 3

the drug is a very difficult drug to get off of. It causes your lungs to go bad mainly the same side effects as smoking. But, it makes you feel happy and ect. but then people say that it makes you happy all your worries will just go away. They will, for 24 hours then when you wake up its like you have a hang-over. the drug is pricey and destroys your life. To get off of it do NOT use a nicatine patch. try going into re-habb if you do not want anyone to know OR to expensive, everytime you think of smoking, eating, ect, go take a shower. or sleep. =3 hope i helped

Answer 4

Despite the many PC advise and the drop in it's legal status, this is bad stuff....honest. Long term studies show a significant increase in both low grade and serious mental disease in chronic users. I have certainly seen significant numbers of patients who have developed depression and more worrying schizo affective disorders. There is some scanning evidence of physical brain damage and brain shrinkage.

Also don't let anyone tell you it is not addictive! I have dozens of youngsters who just can't get off it.

Answer 5

it can make you dream up stuff you see. believe the whole world is after you its unreal and depressing. you can take this awhile and then need something stronger and stronger till you are messing with bad drugs worse this one is bad enough cause sometimes you have brain damage with it. you can never tell and it can make you want it all th e time its habit forming.

Answer 6

Wow, these folks are pretty ignorant, spewing out government dogma and such.

Just do yourself a favor and visit www.norml.org
There are studies, real facts, everything you need to know. You don't have to agree with it, but don't take those guys' dogma and walk away with just that, please.

Answer 7

Agreement with Dr Frank. + Any mind altering substance you care to name, if used regularly, tends to stunt your emotional growth.
Jon C

Answer 8

http://www.drugfree.org/Portal/drug_guide/Marijuana

Answer 9

it turns you into a lazy git
if you watch this video, you see what happeds to this guy after he takes it 06:32
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foYqplfNBqI&mode=user&search=