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Effects on general health
There are many effects of Cannabis on general
health. It mainly effects immune system, respiratory system, cardiovascular
system and neurological system. The Cannabis almost affects every system in the
body. The general health effects of cannabis are:
鈥?Somatic effects
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sensation of cold or hot hands and feet, increased craving for food.
鈥?Heart attack
There is a high risk of heart attack in Cannabis smokers.
The inhalation of the smoke increases the heart rate from 20 to 50 percent. The
heart rate may remain high for about 2 hours. It also results in reduced oxygen
carrying capacity of blood. Due to this, there will be complex changes in blood
pressure and may result in heart attack.
鈥?Effects on lungs
Cannabis abusers have problems of rapid lung
destruction. The carcinogenic hydrocarbons present in Marijuana increases the
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鈥?Causes cancer
Cannabis smoke has 50 to 70 percent more carcinogens when
compared to tobacco smoke. Cannabis smokers are more prone to lung and neck
cancer compared to cigarette smokers. One Cannabis joint smoking is said to be
equivalent to 20 cigarettes.
Effects on mental health
Cannabis abuse can cause mental illnesses or it
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inhaled, passes from lungs into blood stream and reaches brain. The THC
molecules on reaching brain bind to cannabinoid receptors and impair its
functioning. On prolonged abuse of Cannabis, there will be mental illnesses,
mood swings etc.,
鈥?Psychoactive effects
Psychoactive effects of Cannabis mainly depends on
the amount of intake of drug, environment and health of a person. Cannabis
intake gives ‘high’ like euphoria or altered state of consciousness. The drug
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problem solving ability.
鈥?Neurological effects
Cannabis has adverse effects on nervous system of a
person. THC chemicals present in Cannabis attach to cannabinoid receptors in the
brain. These chemicals interfere with the communication between neurons. These
chemicals affect the region called hippocampus and results in short term memory
loss. They also result in alteration in behavioral pattern of a abuser.
Effects on oral health
Cannabis abusers have very poor oral health and
hygiene. They have increased risks of dental carries and periodontal diseases.
Abusers are majorly prone to several oral infections because of the
immunosuppressing ability of Cannabis. Cannabis smoking and chewing causes
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(cancerous) lesions in the mouth. Ultimately, Cannabis abuse results in oral
cancer.
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