How is Marijuana bad for you?

Question

I'm always hearing people say, "Omg Marijuana is bad for you". But they never really seem to back it up. So my question is, How is marijuana bad for you? And can you back it up with proof?

Answer 1

My personal feeling is that heavy, repeated use seems to affect short-term memory even when you're no longer high...so, it's not bad as long as you don't mind forgetting what you were going to say, and having things slip your mind, and losing track of time, and so forth. Is it worth it? Well, if it was legal, I'd probably be smoking a bowl while asking you to repeat the question 'cause I forgot it...LOL!!!

For some people, it affects their motivation and ability to function. For some other people, it does lead to use of harder, more harmful drugs. And some people, all that happens is they laugh and get the munchies. I think it depends on the person.

Unfortunately we all have to live with laws created because of the worst-case-scenarios. It affected a few people badly, so now it's illegal for everyone. Someday they'll outlaw cheeseburgers too because a few people who ate them 24/7 died from clogged arteries. Wouldn't it be better to have a little bit of everything in reasonable moderation?

The other bad thing is you can't use it and pass a drug test.

Now, what was the question again?

Answer 2

It kills the brain cells and just as cigarettes are made with ingredients that are addictive and harm the lungs so does pot but about 5 times worst. Smoking pot or any foreign substance put into your body, if it doesn't help promote good health should be avoided at all cost. This is your body that is to last for many years and now your proof is all around you. Look at those people who didn't take care of their body and later on in life, their body was stuck with cancer, or some disease that cause them more pain and suffering and is it really worth the cost of ones health. NO! If you take care of your body now, it will take care of you later on...

Answer 3

i have never really heard of any good reason to be honest. they say its a gateway drug and i do believe that but if you are strong willed enough to say no to the harsh stuff i dont see a problem with it. it does not cause cancer in fact its sometimes given to cancer patients...not many in the US, lol...but there is some who do get it. i smoke it and i dont see a thing wrong with it. ppl that drink do stupider things. i do think however that it is not for everyone. some ppl get stupid on it. im sure it does kill some brain cells after heavy usage and it also takes a good chunk out of my pocket...but im a cheapo!! i hate spending money, lol

Answer 4

How marijuana is bad for you in two easy to understand lines:


It's illegal. That's the main reason and the one people should think about before being caught with it. It will not only ruin your health, but your future as well.

Answer 5

The only way marijuana is bad for you is the smoke. Inhaling smoke is bad for your lungs so it can cause diseases like lung cancer, etc. And the chemicals also kill brain cells, which can lead to memory loss and other conditions. But, it is not like cigarettes where there are TONS of harmful chemicals with lots of terrible side-effects. It is also bad obviously, because smoking marijuana can cause you to act in dangerous ways, where you could endanger your health. But, marijuana is a pain killer, and when in small doses, (not smoked) it can be beneficial, which is why it is used by some cancer patients. Hope this helps?!


Also check out this website:

http://www.marijuana-addiction.net/marijuana-side-effects.htm

Answer 6

The proof I have is the group of stoners I used to hang around. They never did anything and had no motivation. The only ones who improved stopped smoking it.

Answer 7

Marijuana makes it hard to keep track of time and concentrate. People who use it have difficulty with memory and find it hard to solve problems and learn.

Marijuana raises your heart rate and blood pressure. Some people get red eyes or dry mouths or become sleepy or very hungry. The drug can also make some people paranoid (feeling like someone is out to hurt them or is plotting against them). It can also sometimes cause hallucinations.

Marijuana is as tough on your lungs as cigarettes - steady users suffer coughs, wheezing, frequent colds, and respiratory (airway and lung) infections, like bronchitis.

Sometimes blunts are filled with drugs like PCP (also called angel dust) or crack cocaine in addition to marijuana and can be very dangerous when smoked.

Answer 8

Scientists have learned a great deal about how THC acts in the brain to produce its many effects. When someone smokes marijuana, THC rapidly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream, which carries the chemical to organs throughout the body, including the brain. In the brain, THC connects to specific sites called cannabinoid receptors on nerve cells and influences the activity of those cells. Some brain areas have many cannabinoid receptors; others have few or none. Many cannabinoid receptors are found in the parts of the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thought, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movement4. The short-term effects of marijuana can include problems with memory and learning; distorted perception; difficulty in thinking and problem solving; loss of coordination; and increased heart rate. Research findings for long-term marijuana abuse indicate some changes in the brain similar to those seen after long-term abuse of other major drugs. For example, cannabinoid (THC or synthetic forms of THC) withdrawal in chronically exposed animals leads to an increase in the activation of the stress-response system5 and changes in the activity of nerve cells containing dopamine6. Dopamine neurons are involved in the regulation of motivation and reward, and are directly or indirectly affected by all drugs of abuse..... Read on.....

Answer 9

You just have to be responsible with it!
. Just bc you know stoners .. well so what ? I know successful ppl who smoke weed. . We could go around in circles with that. Maybe those ppl would be losers either way. It also helps certain medical conditions.

Answer 10

Filling your lungs with smoke is bad for you! Holding the smoke in your lungs cuts the oxygen that gets to the brain, clogs the air sacks as well and coats them with tar, soot and what ever is in that smoke. That is why it is bad for you.
Personally I doubt that it is much worse than tabacco, both are filling your lungs with toxic smoke.