What are the short-term effects of Marijuana?
Some of the possible short-term effects could be: • Sleepiness • Difficulty keeping track of time, impaired or reduced short-term memory • Reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, such as driving a car • Increased heart rate • Potential cardiac dangers for those with preexisting heart disease • Bloodshot eyes • Dry mouth and throat • Decreased social inhibitions • Paranoia, hallucinations • Impaired or reduced short-term memory • Impaired or reduced comprehension • Altered motivation and cognition, making the acquisition of new information difficult • Paranoia • Psychological dependence • Impairments in learning and memory, perception, and judgment – difficulty speaking, listening effectively, thinking, retaining knowledge, problem solving, and forming concepts • Intense anxiety or panic attacks
