Marijuana Effects on the Body Marijuana is a drug that has been legalized in 23 states of the US because of the gaining acceptance of its medical properties. It is also the most illegally used drug in many parts of the world. It’s smoked, used in food and even liquefied. The drug is illegal because of causing intoxicating effects. Marijuana is extracted from the plant of Cannabis. The procedure includes shredding and drying of the plant’s elements including the seeds, leaves and stem for use. The main chemical present in Marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It causes immediate effects on brain and other organs of the body after it’s smoked into the lungs. Eating and drinking takes longer duration for the absorption into the bloodstream. The reaction of body organs on using the drug made by National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) is discussed as under:
Respiratory: Similar to the tobacco effect, smoking Marijuana releases chemicals that cause irritation to the lungs including the bronchial passage. For the regular smoker of drugs, wheezing and coughs are pretty common that ultimately leads to severe conditions like asthma and cystic fibrosis. The main element of marijuana smoke consists of carcinogens.
Circulatory System: The main ingredient of Marijuana, THC, is responsible for increasing the heart rate which can go high for up to three hours. It can also increase the risks of cardiac arrest with people having heart problems. The most obvious symptoms of the drug are bloodshot eyes. Because of the drug, the blood vessels of the eyes dilates or expands, it also causes growth stoppage of the blood vessels that can lead to cancerous tremors.
Nervous System: Marijuana causes brain relaxation because THC allows the brain to secrete dopamine. It is the same source that makes a person feels high. The feeling causes hallucinations and delusions. After the body’s reaction of being high, a person feels very low or depressed. Quitting
Marijuana after addiction causes people to be highly irritated, insomniac or even lose appetite. Pregnant women who use marijuana, expose their babies to issues related with concentration, memory and even problem solving skills. The drug is said to ease the inflammation and pain of the body with its pharmacologic effect. It also helps in the control of spasms and seizures which is said to be effective for children with Autism. However, proper research is yet to be made. The drug is also helpful in aggravating the appetite. This immensely benefits cancer or AIDS patients who lose their appetite. Also, Marijuana also aids in relaxing a person from vomiting and nauseating, when taken orally. Regarding the drug’s positive or negative impact on immune system, researches are still to be conducted.
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