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Marijuana stimulates cannabinoid receptors in the brain.
Common myths you might have heard could include that marijuana causes brain damage.
This is false. There was a study back in the 50's or 60's that concluded it did cause brain damage, however, the test was conducted by taking small animals, strapping them into gas masks, and pumping marijuana smoke into them for hours on end. This in effect sufficcated them, causing brain damage.
Marijuana also doesn't linger in the brain, or cause the slowing of mental function after the high has worn off.
It offers neuroprotection, meaning it protects nerves and brain cells. There is also some evidence that it may facilitate brain cell development. The US DHS confirms the scientific research that marijuana can be used as a neuroprotectant and antioxidant, it hold the patent to these uses patent no. 6630507
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Can you become sick after smoking too much marijuana?
Yes, some people do get sick from the effects of smoking and/or the marijuana.
What are effects of smoking marijuana and having asthma?
nothing, in fact marijuana is good for asthma
Is marijuana detrimental to your health?
There's no real evidence of that, though smoking can have negative effects on your day-to-day life.
What are the effects of smoking marijuana on students in Fiji?
Smoking marijuana causes students in Fiji to have an increased appetite. Habitual marijuana use adversely affects their short term memory.
Are there health risks from smoking marijuana?
yes you will die .... or get brain damage
Is it harmful to eat marijuana brownies?
Of course it is! It has the same effects as if you were smoking marijuana; you are harming your body (mostly mentally).
How does marijuana effect the parietal lobe of the brain?
This ILLEGAL product will kill a lot of brain cells, so yes it does mess up your brain. But there's a lot of supporting evidence that smoking tobacco or chew is a lot worst then smoking marijuana.
What are the effects of smoking marijuana after a deep cleaning of teeth?
The effects are the same as before you got your teeth cleaned
What are the negative health effects of smoking marijuana?
the negative effects are it give you a dry mouth and its not a premanet high
What is there to be afraid of when smoking marijuana?
short term memory loss, causes breathing problems, effects you brain and body system, more tar in marijuana than tobbaco, increased chances in having cancer, and its illegal, and lots more
How smoking effects the brain?
it affects the brain because the nicotine the chemical that is in the smoke, goes to your brain
What side effects of someone who has stopped smoking marijuana are?
Possibly being brain fried? Other than that I read that it could increase the chances of developing schitzophrenia when your older, not likely though.
