The Effects Of Marijuana

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unt isn't always purely marijuana, it can be mixed with other drugs such as angel dust.
Marijuana has different effects on people, and certain types of cannabis can cause different effects in the same person. The amount of “THC” (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) may also change the reaction. THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana, lingers in the body for a long time. Four days after a joint is smoked, 20% of the THC is still in the body’s fatty tissues. In some cases THC is prescribed for
treatment of vomiting and as an appetite stimulant under the alias of “marinol.” Combining alcohol or other drugs with marijuana can intensify the reaction. A first time marijuana smoker will usually feel no effects while a chronic or heavy user will get a “high.” This is because the users body does not already have marijuana in their system, so their body is not used to the reaction, so it might resist. When marijuana has been in your system a couple of ti...