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Read on to learn more about the short and long-term side effects of marijuana, the effects of marijuana withdrawal and treatment for addiction.
Some people who consume cannabis long-term may develop brain fog, lowered motivation, difficulty with learning, or difficulty with attention. Symptoms are typically reversible, though using products with higher THC content may increase risk of developing cognitive symptoms.
There are health risks associated with using cannabis regardless of how it is used. These include: Cannabis Use Disorder. People who use cannabis can struggle with physical dependency and controlling their use.
Marijuana use can have negative and long-term effects: Brain health: Marijuana can cause permanent IQ loss of as much as 8 points when people start using it at a young age. These IQ points do not come back, even after quitting marijuana. Mental health: Studies link marijuana use to depression, anxiety, suicide planning, and psychotic episodes ...
Smoking marijuana can affect your memory and cognitive function and cause harmful cardiovascular effects, such as high blood pressure. Long-term marijuana use can worsen respiratory conditions. Marijuana has a central nervous system (CNS) depressant effect.
Some research shows an association between long-term cannabis use and an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and arrythmias. 35,36 However, more research is needed to determine if there is a direct connection between cannabis use and cardiovascular disease, or if other factors are involved. 37. Gastrointestinal Problems
Also, schizophrenia, unlike psychosis, is long-term. Recent research suggests that if you start to use marijuana at a young age, use it frequently, and for a long period of time, you could be...
The Impact of Long-Term Use. As with other smoking or vaping products, smoking cannabis can significantly impact your lung health, damaging your lungs and increasing your risk for lung disease. It can also impact cell linings in your airways, which results in chronic cough, increased phlegm and acute bronchitis.
Studies show long-term use of marijuana is associated with: Periodontal disease (gum disease). More frequent pain crises in people with sickle cell disease. Impaired sperm development (spermatogenesis), which can affect fertility. What are the benefits of marijuana?
Recent cannabis use (defined as within 24 hours) in youth and adults has an immediate impact on thinking, attention, memory, coordination, movement, and time perception. 1. What are the long-term effects of cannabis use on the brain? Cannabis affects brain development.