What bad side effects have you experienced from Marijuana?

It changed me as a person. I have always been a proponent for the use of pot but I started to notice these things increase over time. I have laziness, short-term memory, dark circles under my eyes, sleep problems, “weirdness”, anxiety and depression, decrease in social contacts. All psychological withdrawal symptoms besides dark-circles which I think is from smoking and careless diet. I am quitting. I will say that pot inspired me creatively with music and writing but I think it has opened me up enough and I want to go back to normal and be able to not feel awkward. Don’t give me any crap about how pot is God’s drug he planted here for us and it is natural and makes you happy. You have no idea what chronic use can do to you if you say this.
I have considered suicide before…It DID lead me to other drugs. I experienced pscilocybin mushrooms numerous times as well as mescaline. I also tried salvia which was insane.
I am not saying marijuana is a terrible drug in minimal amounts. Constant everyday use is not healthy why do some people believe this? If you looked at my life before i started you would see that these things are defiinately the result of marijuana. I may have smoked alot but I am not stupid. Marijuana shortens your dendrites,(making you forgetful and slow) makes you overanalyze things (making you indecisive). It may relax you, but all the while your heart is racing, and some people can’t help but attribute this to anxiety. I also have been smoking very potent weed. Not regular swag. I have seen the same things in other people. It takes over the activities you once loved. For instance, I like to play soccer. But, then i decided i should get high and play. So then soccer became associated with getting high. Not to mention that marijuana slows your reflexes as well. I dont play soccer anymore because of my symptoms.

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Is Shortness of breath a side effect of quiting chronic marijuana Use?

i am a 17 year old Male, i smoked marijuana everyday 4-5 times a day for about 6-7 months. after getting in trouble with the law. im being forced to stop. its been 3 days now and i have a terrible time trying to breath,shortness of breath, and feels like im not getting enough oxygen. i have no history of anxiety or anything of that nature in my family. am i just going through a tough withdrawal stage? or is there something wrong with me? i also smoked marble smooths on and off throughout those 6-7 months. but not more then 2-3 on a normal day.

im really looking for help! i wanna quit but this is almost making it 2 hard! i constantly think about smoking weed. should i see a doctor?

i mainly want some reassurance! please help!

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what are the side effects of withdrawal from marijuana?

after you’ve been smoking it on a daily basis multiple times a day for 2-3 years?

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Cracked by Crack: the Side Effects of Cocaine Withdrawal and Abuse

Pure cocaine, along with the so-called “poor man’s cocaine” known as “crack,” is among the most widely abused substances in the world today. The pure cocaine in powder form is usually mistaken as fine sugar or baking soda. The street variant called crack is diluted and mixed with baking soda, allowing the street pushers to reap more profits. People who become addicted to both cocaine and “crack” are considered to be among the worst addicts that can be found in a rehab clinic mainly because of the intense physical and mental health damage that prolonged use can lead to. There is an extensive list of negative effects associated with long-term use of “crack.” Withdrawal from crack addiction is also very difficult in physiological and psychological terms.

Nasal passages, which are the primary pathways by which cocaine gets into an addict’s body, can also suffer severe damage due to prolonged abuse. However, the damage tends to manifest only after the drug has been removed and withdrawal has occurred. Among the possible side effects of the damage are runny noses, nasal congestion, and nose bleeding. These side effects are relatively minor and can easily be treated by using the appropriate medications and having good environment, especially at home. During cocaine withdrawal, nasal problems are likely going to be the least of a recovering addict’s worries.

Panic attacks similar to those developed by people with panic disorders are not uncommon to both addicts and recovering users. This is more pronounced once a person undergoes withdrawal because there is no longer the psychologically “stabilizing” effect of the drug. Also, people undergoing withdrawal have become so used to having “crack” on hand that they are almost mentally incapacitated by being deprived of it. Insomnia is also a recognized side effect of being forcibly withdrawn from cocaine abuse. However, insomnia encountered during withdrawal has a shorter range of effect compared with regular cases of insomnia. Mild headaches and occasional periods of excessive fear and anxiety are also possible symptoms of prolonged abuse, though they are not considered common.

Muscle spasms are usually associated with the more violent cases of withdrawal. This is particularly common in those cases where the user has developed a dependency on the cocaine being in the system, such that the mind no longer believes the body can function without it. Muscle spasms are usually a minor indication of a worsening problem in cases such as this, since people who develop them tend to suffer more physically violent symptoms of drug withdrawal. These problems generally occur in the earlier stages of withdrawal, as the shock to the body being cut off from “crack” is still fresh. As the withdrawal sets in and the cleansing process is underway, the body slowly adjusts to a normal state and the likelihood of muscle spasms and convulsions decreases considerably.

Chronic pain in the chest and coughing have also been noted as possible symptoms. Some withdrawal patients report that the coughing can sometimes be accompanied by severe chest pains. Phlegm coughed up by these patients tend to be colored black and are generally not mixed with blood unless the patient has another respiratory condition. Coughing and phlegm of this sort also manifests in people that abuse marijuana or nicotine. This is generally alleviated by any number of over-the-counter cough medications or increased intake of water and other fluids.

The Signs, Symptoms and Side Effects of Marijuana Drug Addictions: Marijuana Withdrawal .Org

Here is another great article defining the signs and symptoms of Marijuana Withdrawal, its addiction and side-effects. Some of these side-effects of Marijuana can be quite devastating, and lead to many negative consequences.  The is treatment for Marijuana addiction. Please feel free to look over our resources and enjoy the article from the contributing authors.

 

Marijuana is the flower, leaves, bud and branches of the hemp plant. Marijuana is the most used drug in the USA besides alcohol and cigarettes. It can be smoke or eaten for its narcotic side effects. Though you can smoke to get the high, eating it takes longer to feel the effected. When smoked this drug stays in the lungs for a few seconds and can last in your urine for up to 5-10 days. It can take between four to six weeks to leave your body. Smoking weed, which is another name for this drug, can cause numerous side effects.

It can cause:

Sleepiness

Hangover

Drowsiness

Slowed reaction

Short term memory

Increased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Bronchitis

Chronic coughing

Increased risk of bronchitis and emphysema

Change in appetite

Diarrhea

Nausea

Sweating

Decreased body temperature

Depressed immune system

Dry mouth and throat

Lack of energy

Irritated eyes and soar throat

Hallucinations

Chemicals from the marijuana are stored in the blood stream and brain. The withdrawal effects from this drug are tremors, weight loss, nausea, sweating, hot flashes, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. chemicals which are transformed into 2,000 other chemicals when smoked. A person that is a heavy user, it can take up to three months for the drug to leave the body.

The potency of marijuana has increased by 275% over the last decade. It can range in colors of grey, green, brown, red and pale yellow. If marijuana has no seeds in it, it is more potent. Five joints have the cancer-causing capacity as 112 cigarettes. Because this drug affects the lungs, anyone who smokes it has a higher chance of developing lung cancer. It can also lower the testosterone in men.

Many think that this drug is not as harmful as other drugs, but this drug is dangerous to the body just like any other form of drugs. It can weaken your immune system and prevent it from fighting off colds, flu and other viruses. In women, the drug can interfere with ovulation, menstrual cycle, fertility and DNA. In male, it can cause impotence, swollen breasts that may come with pain, discharge and fluids. Despite the harsh side effects marijuana is legal is some states and prescribe to patients with certain medical conditions.

If you or someone you know, has an addiction. Please seek help life can get greater.

 

Lorna Darden