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What Are The Side Effects Of Marijuana?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Question: what are the side effects of marijuana?

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Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Side effects of marijuana

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Cannabis is stimulant and increases dopamine level in brain. It leads to number of side effects that varies from person to person and also depends upon dose. The major side effects include alteration of conscious perception, increase appreciation of humor, metacognition, introspection, increase sensuality, increased libido, abstract or philosophical thinking, disruption of linear memory, depression and paranoia or anxiety. Physical effects of cannabis use include increased heart rate, dry mouth, reddening of the eyes, a reduction in intra-ocular pressure etc.

You have been taking cannabis since age of 13 years and in your case, side effects could be depression, sexual dysfunction, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety symptoms, sleep disturbance, behavior disorder, amotivation, heart problem, metabolic dysfucntion etc.

In case, you need more help, you can ask.

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Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
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What Are The Side Effects Of Marijuana?

Brief Answer: Side effects of marijuana Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query. Cannabis is stimulant and increases dopamine level in brain. It leads to number of side effects that varies from person to person and also depends upon dose. The major side effects include alteration of conscious perception, increase appreciation of humor, metacognition, introspection, increase sensuality, increased libido, abstract or philosophical thinking, disruption of linear memory, depression and paranoia or anxiety. Physical effects of cannabis use include increased heart rate, dry mouth, reddening of the eyes, a reduction in intra-ocular pressure etc. You have been taking cannabis since age of 13 years and in your case, side effects could be depression, sexual dysfunction, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety symptoms, sleep disturbance, behavior disorder, amotivation, heart problem, metabolic dysfucntion etc. In case, you need more help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist