Facts
There are many misconceptions about this drug, and many people don't know the real effects
- There are many negative effects of marijuana, these include; rapid heart beat, disorientation, lack of physical coordination, or depression. Some suffer panic attacks or anxiety. Long term effects could include Higher levels and frequencies of use, and exposure from an early age carry the highest risk of developing or exacerbating psychiatric disorders. The gateway drug hypothesis states that the use of marijuana may in the end lead to the use of worse drugs.
- Studies have shown that one out of every 15 high school students smokes marijuana on a near daily basis, a figure that has reached a 30-year peak. Marijuana is the most common drug used in the U.S. After a period of decline in the last decade, its use has been increasing among young people since 2007.
- Marijuana is a highly addictive drug over time. Marijuana addiction is linked to a mild withdrawal syndrome. Withdrawal can cause many things such as shakes and headaches.