Long-Term effects of cannabis Flashcards
One long term effect of cannabis is tolerance, what is tolerance?
it means having to take more and more to get the same effect. In heavy users you can experience withdrawal symptoms
List the symptoms of withdrawal
Cravings
Decreased appetite
Sleep difficulty
Weight loss
Aggression and or increased irritability
Restlessness
Strange dreams
What are some long term effects of cannabis?
Cannabis Psychosis
Tolerance
Many people who use cannabis heavily for a long time tend to exhibit problems with short term memory, concentration and abstract thinking. Most of these issues go after a few weeks without drugs, but at least for some years. There is still much debate in this area (Crean et al 2012, Cohen & Weinstein, 2018)
Many people who use cannabis heavily for a long time tend to exhibit problems with short term memory, concentration and abstract thinking. Most of these issues go after a few weeks without drugs, but at least for some years. There is still much debate in this area (Crean et al 2012, Cohen & Weinstein, 2018)
Marijuana has many chemicals which are similar to tobacco tars therefore it increases the chance of getting cancer
Marijuana has many chemicals which are similar to tobacco tars therefore it increases the chance of getting cancer
Issues for individual with immunodeficiency with fungal spores in the cannabis (lung infections and changes)
Issues for individual with immunodeficiency with fungal spores in the cannabis (lung infections and changes)
Heavy marijuana use can lead to anxiety, personality disturbances and depression
Heavy marijuana use can lead to anxiety, personality disturbances and depression
What is Amotivational syndrome
Name given to a set of personality changes which is experienced by some long term, heavy marijuana smokers. Users appear less active and ambitious than other people. They seem unconcerned about the future and unwilling or unable to make long term plans (Schmitz & Quertemont 2033)
