|
Question(s):
|
Written by: Wendy Moelker, Psychologist in charge, tutor, Emergis center for mental health care, Goes, the Netherlands.
First version:
25 Nov 2006.
Latest revision:
30 Nov 2007.
|
|
What are the cannabis/hashish/marijuana physical effects?
Answer:
The use of cannabis has all kinds of physical consequences. The most
important ones are:
-
Increased heartbeat. Generally, it slows down in about 20 minutes.
-
Drop of the pressure in your eyeball.
-
Change of blood pressure.
-
Sense of cold or hot hands and feet.
-
Discoloration of the white of the eye to somewhat pink because of dilation
of the vessels in the conjunctiva of the eye.
-
Relaxation of the muscles.
-
A dry mouth.
These effects are temporary and mostly disappear after a couple of hours.
|
|
Disclaimer: The documents
contained in this web site are presented for information
purposes only. The material is in no way intended to
replace professional medical care or attention by a
qualified psychiatrist or psychotherapist. It can not and should not be used
as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. If you
find anything wrong, please notify us at .
|
|