May result in self-inflicted injuries, impaired coordination, dulled senses, incoherent speech, depression, anxiety, violent behavior, paranoia, hallucinations, increased heart rate and blood pressure, convulsions, coma, and heart and lung failure. May also cause paranoia and psychosis. Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing agents than tobacco smoke. Combined with alcohol, marijuana can produce a dangerous multiplied effect. An overdose may result in convulsions, coma, and death.
Tolerance develops rapidly and dependence is likely.
Using contaminated syringes to inject such drugs may result in contracting the AIDS virus. Lung, larynx, esophagus, bladder, pancreas and kidney cancers strike smokers at increased rates. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are ten times more likely among smokers. Further information concerning health risks may be found in the Student Health Center, Employee Assistance Program Office and others as listed below. You should also consult your personal physician about the health risks associated with alcohol and drug use.