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Substance Abuse Information -
Marijuana
EMERGENCY - DIAL 911
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Short-Term Effects
- sleepiness and increased hunger
- difficulty keeping track of time, impaired or reduced short-term memory
- reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, such as driving a car
- increased heart rate
- potential cardiac dangers for those with preexisting heart disease
- bloodshot eyes
- decreased social inhibitions
- risk of paranoia, hallucinations, intense anxiety
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Long-Term Effects
- increased risk of chronic pulmonary disorders, including cancer
- decrease in testosterone levels for men
- increase in testosterone levels for women
- lower sperm counts and difficulty having children in men
- increased risk of infertility in women
- diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure
- psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect
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