Marijuana

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Other names for marijuana

Pot, grass, weed, reefer, joint, Mary-Jane, Acapulco Gold, rope, mull, cone, spliff, dope, skunk, bhang, ganja, hash, chronic.

Side Effects

Mood swings

memory impairment

weight gain

chronic bronchitis

increased risk of respiratory diseases associated with smoking including cancer,

panic attacks

anxiety

depression

paranoid thinking

decreased motivation

interference with reproductive function

learning difficulties

psychological dependence

suicidal thoughts

risk of psychosis and psychotic symptoms

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