| Effects of Marijuana
Short Term Effects:
- impairment of short-term memory and logical thinking
- confusion , restlessness, & excitement
- anxiety or panic
- impaired coordination
- impaired motor ability
- increased appetite
- altered perception
- impaired driving ability
- impaired ability to concentrate and learn
Long Term Effects:
- slow, confused thinking
- memory impairment
- risk of chronic bronchitis
- lack of motivation
- cancer
- problems in the respiratory system
- problems in the immune system
- problems in the reproductive system
Back to the Marijuana Fact Sheet.
Resource: NIDA Monitoring the Future Study
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