Medical Marijuana Effects on The Body

Cannabis is the dried and ground-up or shredded parts of the cannabis plant. Nearly all parts of the plant make up cannabis, including the leaves, stem, flowers, and seeds. As with other medications and procedures, cannabis use can potentially bring both positive and negative effects. medical marijuana effects on the body

Cannabis is also known as pot, weed, and dozens of other names.

While many people smoke or vape it, you can also use cannabis as an ingredient in food, beverages, tinctures, or topicals.

Different methods of ingesting cannabis may affect your body differently. When you inhale cannabis smoke into your lungs, the compounds immediately enter your bloodstream and quickly make their way to your brain and other organs. The effects may onset within seconds to minutes.

Many effects of cannabis are short-term, meaning that they last for only a short period. Other effects are long-term and may not show up immediately.

There is not much research into the effects of secondhand cannabis smoke. It is possible that secondhand smoke exposure may be enough to cause some of the temporary effects, as well as some of the long-term effects, in some people. More research is necessary to examine the effects of secondhand cannabis smoke.

When you eat or drink cannabis-containing products, the compounds need to first pass through your digestive system and liver before reaching your bloodstream. The effects may onset within minutes to hours.

There’s an ongoing debate about the effects of cannabis on the body. People report various physical and psychological effects, from harm and discomfort to pain relief and relaxation.

Often, a person will smoke cannabis to feel its effects. However, a person could also:

• vape it
• cook it into food
• use it as part of an oil
• brew it with tea
• use other topical or oral cannabis products

The following article discusses some of the potential benefits and side effects that cannabis has on the body.

 

Some of the most common effects a person may experience include:

• increased appetite and thirst
• increased or decreased depression symptoms, depending on the user
• increased or decreased anxiety symptoms, depending on the user
• impaired judgment, making it harder for people to think clearly
• problems with memory
• the release of dopamine, which causes the feeling of being high
• symptoms of withdrawal after long-term use
• delayed reactions to stimuli
• temporary paranoia and hallucinations
• addiction, in some cases

 

How cannabis affects younger people

Cannabis is only potentially safe for use by adults.

Children and teenagers are susceptible to potential ill effects. When a mother uses cannabis while pregnant, the baby may develop memory and concentration issues as they grow.

Breastfeeding mothers who also use cannabis may be exposing their babies to its potentially harmful effects. Women should avoid using cannabis while pregnant and breastfeeding.

Cannabis may affect the brain development of older children and teenagers. This can lead to memory loss, concentration issues, and impaired problem-solving skills.