The effects of hashish

2009.04.27

Marijuana is an one kind of hashish drug. There are both positive and negative effects on human body and mind which are happened by marijuana. This is a drug which has active component delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (abbreviated as THC). The leaves and flowers of marijuana plant can be parched and fumed in a cigarette or a pipe. The hashish is also known as the resin of the plant which can be smoked or drunk, or included as an ingredient in food. Over the last 20 years, the amount of THC has increased to as much as 10percent in some varieties.

Psychological expectations and social environment as well as causes related to the production of the marijuana plant can influence the experience of intoxication of marijuana.

The physical effects of the hashish created drug include eye with full of red lines, increasing hunger and rising heart rate.

There are symptoms of inebriety like confusion, disturbance, disorientation, loss of co-equality and possibly delusions. There are no cases recorded of extra doses. There are some frequent negative side-effects of marijuana consumption such as acute anxiety and paranoia. The user may explain adverse reactions from others, with feelings of persecution common. There have been reported cases anxiety and panic disorders arising from even one experience with drug. One research launched by National Institute has also reported this kind of reaction on drug abuse.

A more comprehensive article will be included in the June edition of the ADAVIC newsletter, focusing the dangerous integrity between marijuana consumption and anxiety-related.

Some of the effects which might occur from marijuana and hash are as follows:

Short Term:
· relaxation
· altered perception
· paranoia
· dilated pupils
· impaired concentration & memory
· dry mouth & throat.
· increased heart rate.
· Horror & anxiety.
· Cravings for sweets, referred to by drug users as, "munchies".

Longer Terms

· reduced levels of male & female hormone
· damage to sperm or menstrual cycles
· temporary loss of fertility in men and women
· addiction
· loss of motivation clinically referred to as, "A motivational syndrome" (this loss of interest in motivation to work, attend school, loss of interest in sports, family, etc can also just be a symptom of drug addiction in general)
· lung damage, cancer, bronchitis
· lowered ability to deal with frustration and other unpleasant feelings

Marijuana users can, but don't always experience withdrawal after using for long periods of time. The symptoms of marijuana withdrawal are loss of appetite, anxiety, nervousness, and sleeping problems. It is not uncommon for a chronic user to say, "If I quit smoking pot, then I will have difficulty falling asleep at night". We see this as testimony to withdrawal for the user, if the difficulty falling asleep did not exist prior to the onset of the drug use in life, or if it is not better accounted for by a sleep disorder.