IN-DEPTH: Dangerous Side effects of smoking too much marijuana By Lupita Murillo Feb 11, 2021 Updated Jan 26, 2024 0 ...

"Before I might see it once a week, maybe a couple of times a month, now it's pretty much every shift," said Dr. Colwell. Dr. Colwell says legalization of marijuana has played a role.

Another sign that you are smoking too much marijuana is decreased motivation. Marijuana can have a sedative effect on the brain, which can make it difficult to feel motivated to do anything.

The study’s authors noted that levels up to 5% THC were sufficient in long-term pain management with minimal side effects. When THC is too strong, it can lead to dependence problems for users.

A 2016 study looked into the effects of secondhand marijuana smoke in rats. The researchers found that after a minute of exposure, the femoral artery’s response to increased blood flow became ...

More: Voters in 7 Michigan cities opt to keep marijuana businesses out Although weed is legal for use only for people 21 and older in Michigan, it's all too easy for children to get their hands on ...

At this point, it's still too early to determine the dose or frequency of Celebrex or ibuprofen that could be given to prevent marijuana-induced side effects, or to say when the pain relievers ...

♦ Possible adverse effects on brain development are largely theoretical based on non-clinical evidence of changes in brain physiology and neural connectivity that may occur with adolescent use.

Surveys show that 16 million Americans use marijuana at least once a month, and 2 million of those meet the criteria for dependence. Kleiman says that's not alarmingly high.

What’s clear is that marijuana has a number of adverse effects over years of use – in certain people, anyway. What’s not so clear is how policy should be informed by the science.