Effects of Marijuana
| Onset |
0-10 minutes |
| Coming Up |
5-10 minutes |
| Plateau |
15-30 minutes |
| Coming Down |
45-60 minutes |
| After Effects |
30-60 minutes |
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The Effects of Smoking Marijuana are usually lighter than those of many other recreational psychoactive substances. People are generally capable of carrying out normal actions and activities while high.
- mood lift
- relaxation
- creative, philosophical or deep thinking ... ideas flow well
- increased appreciation of music. More aware of, deeper connection to music.
- increased awareness of senses. (eating, drinking, smell)
- change in experience of muscle fatigue. Pleasant body feel. Increase in body/mind connection.
- pain relief (headaches, cramps)
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general change in consciousness (as with many psychoactives)
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increased appetite
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slowness (slow driving, talking)
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tiredness
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blood shot eyes
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mouth dryness (cotton mouth)
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interrupts linear memory. Difficulty following a train of thought.
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nausea
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coughing, asthma, upper respiratory problems
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difficulty with short term memory
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racing heart, agitation, tenseness
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headaches
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dizziness, confusion
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paranoia (generally only in inexperienced users)
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possible psychological dependence on cannabis
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