Marijuana comes from the cannabis plant. It can either be injected, inhaled, drank, or eaten with food Many people use marijuana because they either want to derive pleasure or they want to undergo some recreational activities.
In addition, marijuana comes with some powerful mind-altering substances that impact the body and brain. For some people, it can be addictive, and for others, it can negatively impair their health.
Here’s how marijuana affects the body
- Respiratory system
Marijuana smoke contains some toxic chemicals that can affect the lungs. Someone who smokes regularly is likely to come up with a cough, regular sneezing, and intermittent production of phlegm. In addition, if you have a present respiratory illness, marijuana can aggravate the condition.
- Circulatory system
The THC in marijuana moves from the lungs directly into your bloodstream and circulates all through your body. Within a short time, your heart rate increases drastically. This increase in heart rate can be sustained for more than 3 hours.
Also, this condition calls for additional oxygen on your heart. Therefore, people with heart disease are at a chance of coming down with an attack. When someone is addicted to marijuana, one of the noticeable signs is bloodshot eyes.
The reason why the eyes are red is that marijuana makes the blood vessels expand and hence, accommodate more blood. Surprisingly, THC which is present in marijuana can reduce the pressure in the eyes which is a great advantage for people who have glaucoma.
- Central Nervous System
Marijuana also adversely affects the central nervous system by inducing some conditions. First off, it makes the brain release dopamine in large amounts. Dopamine is the chemical that makes you feel good. And when there is a withdrawal, some symptoms like insomnia, irritability, appetite loss, occur.
In addition, marijuana affects the hippocampus which affects how we process information, which also impairs judgment. So, someone who is high will be able to create new memories.
