Marijuana and Health

- Short-Term Effects

Short-Term Effects of Marijuana Use

Marijuana has some physical and mental effects that kick in after only a few uses, including:

• Problems with memory and learning.
• Difficulty thinking and problem solving.
• Lowered grades in school or poor job performance.
• Weakened relationships with friends and family.
• Loss of coordination and risk of injury.
• Inability to drive safely or do complex tasks for up to 24 hours after use.
• Distorted senses of sight, hearing, touch, time, and depth.
• Reduced athletic ability.
• Elevated heart rate.
• Anxiety.
• Panic attacks.