The psychological symptoms are depression, intense anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, poor concentration, compulsive lying, withdrawal from normal activities, paranoia, and mental illness indistinguishable from schizophrenia. The physiological symptoms are increased blood pressure, tachycardia, myocardial infarction, myocardial rupture, increased body temperature, insomnia, fatigue, cold sweats, pale skin color, tremors, weight loss, decreased libido, vomiting, dilated pupils, and seizures. Fetal addiction can occur if the drug is used during pregnancy. Marijuana is a complex drug with over 400 chemical ingredients. Burning marijuana results in as many as 2,000 secondary chemicals.
Marijuana affects cell function, cell division, and cell immunity.
The CNS effects of marijuana result from the enlargement of the nerve cell synaptic cleft. Marijuana negatively affects comprehension, memory, sleep, mood, coordination, and vision. Sinusitis, bronchitis, and lung cancer can result from the respiratory effects of drug usage. Cardiovascular symptoms include an elevated blood pressure and tachycardia. Marijuana also affects male and female sexuality.