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My definition: Marijuana is terrible for your health its even worse than
cigarettes at least cigarettes dont peel points off of your IQ. (Carol Krause) if
youre wondering what marijuana does to your lungs you may be pleasantly
surprised. marijuana smokers have heavy cough because its irritant to your
lungs and throat and that volatile chemical rises concern for cancer and lunge
disease. For me its more personal experience 15% of my client from different
backgrounds have respiratory problems when they all asked most of them were
marijuana smokers suffering now looking for treatment.
Effects
I found that most of marijuana smokers say it helps them with anxiety, but
others say they feel more anxious after using, it even promotes a chronic loss of
attention. Daily users have lower level at jobs and at school focus and
motivation are decreased Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD)
cant work together both have opposite effects when used to treat anxiety
disorders. THC is linked to feelings of paranoia and anxiety, because it
activates the very deep area of the brain known (Amygdala) which is
responsible for fear. Stand by, CBD negative such feelings from THC. Studies
show that taking CBD on its own can lower even clear anxiety. Dr. Gregory L.
Taylor II, a primary care physician
Work Cited
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MILSTEIN, SMITH. Is weed bad for you? The arguments for and against Marijuanas supposed
Nick, Lindsey. 29 reasons why smoking weed is good for you, March 10,
2017. www.greenrushdaily.com/reasons-smoking-weed-good/
Pinola, Melanie. What Marijuana actually does to your brain and body. April 22, 2016
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Zerrin Atakan Cannabis, a complex plant: different compounds of different effects on individuals
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