Effects of marijuana use?

Question

Suppose a person smokes a lot of marijuana over a period of years... For example this person is almost a daily smoker for 3-4 years. Then after the 4 years this person stops all smoking and quits for good. Ten years later will they have any side effects or are there any issues they would still have from smoking so much.

Answer 1

Everyone is always so quick to be against the use of marijuana. I mean the only reason it is illegal is because it is viewed wrong. Did you know that in a recent study marijuana was found to slow Alzheimer's disease. Anyway to give you your answer I would say yes to problems like lung cancer and heart disease, but as far as memory loss I'd say that's a myth.

Answer 2

There are no side effects that I can remember - except that I can't remember anything.
Most of the 80's are gone, and all of the 90's. And pretty much everything that happened more than a few weeks ago seems to be easliy forgotten, too.
I smoked heavily for several years, but haven't touched anything since 1981.

Answer 3

Ive been told that weed affects the cells in the back of your neck witch control your responsive reactions, witch is why its called dope. I think it depends on the person and yes i would think there would be some damage but i would say that it would be the same ammount of damage as when you quit. I dont think your body can heal from some amounts of damage. I met a guy once that has smoked to much, and he wasnt necesarily slow but he did get drunk of one beer and just wasnt as clear, it was almost like he was always in the clouds. This was after he had quit. Also there may be some fertility issues aswell. It all depends on your body.

Answer 4

am 64 used to smoke a lot when young ,sigarettes is far worse and left far worse effects .an adiction very hard to kick
marijuanna you can leave as you like

the effects were always at the time ,took away bodily pains and tiredness when sculpting or painting or gardening making the hours go quickly,and so one could do a lot more
as well as party for much longer

as for long term effects ,havent found anything that can be called a long term effect relating to Mary jane

the most marked long term affect was the waste of time getting stoned when it should have been spend on education

Answer 5

They may develop COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) but they are more likely to get this from cigarettes or crack cocaine.
It really depends on the amount smoked. I don't think a casual user (a joint or two a day) will suffer any permanent effects after only 3 or 4 years.

Answer 6

some of my friends have panic/anxiety attacks. alot of them seem slower a bit, but not much.

btw you dont lose brain cells, just the "connection" gets slower or frozen. if you stop smoking, these pathways "unfreeze"

research has also shown that it could aid in slowing down brain degenerating diseases
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/10/041027102621.htm

btw i dont smoke, nor do i think its good for you. however, i do think people over exaggerate its effects, and i dont believe anything should be built on lies. do your research people before making assumptions.

Answer 7

I would think it wouldn't affect you ten years later, unless it was not just marijuana, but something added to it. I've heard people add roach spray to it.

Answer 8

I mean no disrespect but do you know who Tommy Chong is?
The characters he plays are exactly what will happen to someone who chronically smokes (then quits)(or not).

Answer 9

Smoking pot makes you stupid. Once it's out of your system your mind becomes alert again. In mid-life hormone changes cause cognitive impairment for both sexes.

Answer 10

Memory loss. That's a big one.