We can see until now, the negative effects of marijuana and the benefits of marijuana, are still often debated. On the one hand, this plant is proven to cause various disorders, such as causing delusions, damaging lungs, and heart disease. But on the other hand, it is stated that the health benefits of marijuana can vary, from helping relieve chronic pain to relieving depression.
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Cannabis content that affects the body
Marijuana, made from the plant of the same name. The cannabis plant itself, in mention contains more than 500 types of chemical substances. This herb can also have psychoactive effects or make the mind dazed. In the cannabis plant, there are two main components, namely THC and CBD. These two can exert opposite effects on the body.
- THC
THC has the long name delta 9 -tetrahydrocannabinol. This component causes marijuana to have psychoactive properties. If you smoke using marijuana, this substance will enter the lungs, then into the blood vessels, and continue to the brain. THC will stimulate parts of the brain associated with satisfaction, such as food and sex. This stimulation triggers the release of dopamine, which causes marijuana smokers to often appear high.
- CBD
CBD or cannabidiol, is a component of marijuana that is said to provide health benefits. CBD will not make users high. This component is said to counter the effects of THC and relieve feelings of paranoia and anxiety.
The effects of marijuana in the short term for health
The effects of marijuana can arise in the short and long term. A study says, some of these conditions can appear as effects of marijuana in the short term.
Memory problems. This is what makes marijuana users have difficulty learning and receiving information.
Mental disorders. At high doses, marijuana can cause psychosis and paranoia.
Decreased motor skills. Cannabis users have a harder time driving a vehicle and are at greater risk of having an accident or injury.Mind becomes chaotic. Marijuana users are at greater risk of having high-risk sexual intercourse.
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The health effects of marijuana on long-term use
If marijuana is used in the long term, the effects it causes will be different, from use for the short term. Conditions that can arise as long-term effects of marijuana include:
1. Causes brain development problems
One study even states, people who have used marijuana since adolescence and survived into adulthood, their IQ scores will decrease by 8 points, at the age of 13-38 years.
One of the long-term effects of marijuana that needs to be watched out for is its effect on brain health. If someone starts using marijuana as a teenager, the substances in it can affect brain development, memory, and learning abilities.
2. Causes nausea and vomiting
Long-term routine use of marijuana can lead to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). This condition will make marijuana users vomit frequently, nausea, and dehydration, thus requiring medical treatment.
3. Cause mental disorders
Another effect of marijuana to watch out for is its connection with mental disorders. Long-term marijuana users may experience mental conditions such as temporary hallucinations, paranoia, and worsening symptoms in schizophrenics.
4. Causes poisoning
Cannabis use, not just smoked. There are some people who use marijuana as a mixture for food and drink. This type of marijuana is called edibles.
The use of marijuana by eating, will increase the risk of poisoning. The reason is, the effects of marijuana will not appear immediately if you consume it. It took about a few hours for the effects to appear. So, not a few people have already consumed excessively.
5. Causes respiratory problems
Generally, marijuana is used by smoking like cigarettes. So, the use of marijuana can also cause irritation to the lungs. People who frequently smoke marijuana also have the same respiratory problems as other smokers. Disorders that can appear include a cough with phlegm, more frequent lung-related disorders and a higher risk of lung infections.
6. Increase heart rate
One of marijuana's harmful effects is that it increases heart rate, even up to three hours after its use. Increased heart rate, will make marijuana users more at risk of heart attack.
7. Affects fetal and infant development
Pregnant women who use marijuana can cause harm to the fetus. The use of marijuana in pregnant women can make babies born with low birth weight, and increase the risk of disorders in the brain and behavior of the child later.
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The benefits of marijuana for health
Research on the health benefits of marijuana is still being conducted. Of course, the types of marijuana for treatment are also different from those used for other purposes. Currently, there are several benefits of marijuana that can be said to be useful for health, such as:
- Can cure chronic pain
The CBD content in marijuana is said to help deal with chronic pain in the body. In countries where the use of marijuana is legalized, CBD has often been used to treat this condition.
- Relieves symptoms due to chemotherapy
People who undergo chemotherapy will generally experience symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. The use of marijuana is said to help relieve these symptoms.
- Helps treat certain types of epilepsy
CBD in marijuana is said to help treat certain types of epilepsy, namely Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome. This type of epilepsy is still rare and difficult to control with other types of drugs.
- Helps relieve depression, PTSD, and social anxiety disorders
The use of marijuana is also believed to help relieve depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, marijuana use is not recommended for other mental disorders, such as bipolar disorder and psychosis.
Further research on the negative effects of marijuana and the benefits of marijuana is still needed. The reason is, maybe in the future, researchers will find new effects or new benefits from marijuana, as a reference to further identify the effects of this one plant.
For evidentiary references you can visit the link below :
www.drugfreeworld.org
www.webmd.com
www.healthline.com
www.verywellmind.com
Thus information about the Bad Effects of Marijuana or the Benefits of Marijuana for Health. I hope this information is useful.
Thank you for reading. Stay safe and Stay Healthy. Health is Wealth.
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Still spreading miss information
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Not everyone is the same, you can visit the link. Thanks for reading.
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