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A Brief History of Marijuana<\/h3>\n
The Indian hemp plant has long been used and grown as a hallucinogen over 2,000 years ago. While there are over 400 different chemicals composing marijuana, THC is its main component responsible for its effects in the body and mind. The amount of THC in a plant varies, but modern farming methods have allowed people to grow strains that have higher THC levels. While before, THC was at 1%, today, it can go as high as 9.6%. There is also a new form of marijuana, sinsemilla, which have THC levels ranging between 7.5% to 24%<\/p>\n
Effects of Marijuana<\/h3>\n
When a person smokes marijuana, the effects can be felt within minutes. Immediate effects include:<\/p>\n
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- increased heart rate<\/li>\n
- lessened coordination<\/li>\n
- lost sense of balance<\/li>\n
- dreamy state of mind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These effects peak within the first 30 minutes and wear off after two to three hours.<\/p>\n
As the user smokes the joint and holds it in his lungs, it creates a sense of discomfort in the area that also affects the throat. It’s been shown that one joint has enough cancer-causing chemicals equal to smoking five cigarette.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Marijuana Addiction<\/h3>\n
There’s mixed beliefs about the addictive qualities of marijuana. Some say that it is highly addictive and can cause physical and psychological effects to the user. However, there are those that say that the drug has no addictive qualities.<\/p>\n
Genes are strong predictors of addiction, as well as environment.<\/p>\n
Marijuana Effects<\/h3>\n
Marijuana can change the behavior of the user and cause:<\/p>\n
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- distorted perception<\/li>\n
- impaired balance<\/li>\n
- impaired coordination<\/li>\n
- difficulty focusing and thinking<\/li>\n
- problem-solving difficulties<\/li>\n
- learning and memory problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Frequent users of marijuana experience the following:<\/p>\n
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- red, bloodshot eyes<\/li>\n
- constant mucous-filled coughs<\/li>\n
- hunger (munchies)<\/li>\n
- rapid heartbeat<\/li>\n
- anxiety and fear<\/li>\n
- paranoia<\/li>\n
- dry mouth<\/li>\n
- poor memory<\/li>\n
- poor coordination<\/li>\n
- loss of control<\/li>\n
- slow reaction and reflexes<\/li>\n
- addiction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Marijuana is also referred to as the gateway to other drugs, such as cocaine, heroin, and many others.<\/p>\n
Withdrawal Effects of Marijuana<\/h3>\n
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- irritability<\/li>\n
- sleeplessness<\/li>\n
- restlessness<\/li>\n
- decreased appetite<\/li>\n
- anxiety<\/li>\n
- drug craving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nMarijuana abuse and addiction are serious conditions that require professional help and intervention. Bridges of Hope has helped many marijuana addicts to turn away from the drug and live sober lives. If you yourself need help with your marijuana addiction, call or text us at our confidential helpline at 09175098826.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"