Posted by admin in Uncategorized on May 21st, 2009 | one response

The use of marijuana for recreational purposes can be harmful to its users in a lot of ways because of numerous marijuana side-effects.

Marijuana comes from a dry mixture of the hemp plant cannabis sativa’s leaves, flowers, seeds and stems. This mixture contains an active chemical called tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. Marijuana can be smoked like cigarettes, inhaled through pipe-like devices called “bong” or added to food and drinks. As the THC chemical enters the body system, the user will show evidence of marijuana side-effects.

In the United States, marijuana has become the most common drug used in the streets. It is known in various names like pot, weed, grass, joint and many others. Whichever name it is called, the marijuana side-effects would still be there.

When marijuana is smoked or taken orally, THC will enter the blood stream. As it reaches the brain, nerve cells will absorb the THC. That will initiate a cellular response that will create the “high” feeling in the user. THC will get in the way of the short-term memory of the user. He or she will find out that complex tasks would be more difficult to perform.

THC determines how potent is the marijuana consumed. Higher THC content means more potent which translate to higher risk to marijuana side-effects. Producers of this illegal substance have found innovative ways to increase marijuana potency over the years. When more potent marijuana is consumed, the marijuana might even be unable to accomplish tasks that under normal circumstances are pretty simple.

Another one of marijuana’s side effects is its influence over the user’s perception and reaction time. This side-effect can affect the user’s action or thinking. If for example, the user got the high feeling when driving, it could make him reckless to the point of causing vehicular accidents. Also, it can bring about a heightened sexual urge, bringing the user to the perils of sexually transmitted diseases.

Marijuana tends to be the first illegal drug that the American teens take. Peer pressure is a major factor why teens try this drug in the first place. Teens will find it hard to learn and study as they are influenced by the marijuana side-effect.

Athletes should never try to use marijuana. The marijuana side-effects will adversely affect their performance in their respective field of sports because marijuana will put their timing off, limit their movement and alter their coordination.

Irrespective of one’s state in life, taking illegal substances like marijuana is risking one’s body to its side-effects. Aside from that frequent and continuous intake of marijuana will expose one body to its long term negative effects. Quitting marijuana is possible but the damage to one’s health and well-being is not worth to even start taking it.

The true meaning of being cool is being the best one can be. No drug or substance, whether marijuana or others, can contribute in bringing the best out of one’s life. The harm that marijuana side effects bring to any user should be relayed to everyone in the hope that it can deter them from using marijuana just to be cool.