Mississippi has seen highs and lows of marijuana related arrests, but what do residents really know about the effects of the drug?
young adults ages 18 to 25 (around 11 million people) reported using marijuana in the past year.” The NIDA does note, however, some strong and troublesome effects of using marijuana.Here are some examples: Short-term effects altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors) altered sense of time changes in mood impaired body movement difficulty with thinking and problem-solving impaired memory hallucinations (when taken in high doses) delusions (when taken in high doses) psychosis (risk is highest with regular use of high potency marijuana) Long-term effects According to the NIDA, long-term effects are associated with brain development: “When people begin using marijuana as teenagers, the drug may impair thinking, memory, and learning functions and affect how the brain builds connections between the areas necessary for these functions.Advertisement Getty Images | Royalty Free/Getty Images/iStockphoto Although medical marijuana is legal in Mississippi with a registry card, the recreational use of marijuana is still illegal in the state.
Here’s what you need to know about medical marijuana in Mississippi Am I eligible for medical pot in MS?” Other physical & mental effects Other effects can include: Breathing problems Increased heart rate Intense nausea and vomiting Temporary hallucinations Temporary paranoia Anxiety and depression Worsening symptoms in patients with schizophrenia—a severe mental disorder with symptoms such as hallucinations, paranoia and disorganized thinking Have more questions?
