Marijuana affects each person differently depending on their biology, the plant’s potency, previous experience with drugs, the way a person uses the drug, and the use of alcohol or other drugs at the same time. Some people feel nothing at all when they use marijuana. Some feel relaxed or high. Others suddenly get anxious and paranoid; this happens especially when a person uses stronger marijuana, takes too much, or isn't used to taking it. We're still learning about how marijuana affects the brain and how long the effects will last - especially after someone stops using the drug.
Regular marijuana use has also been linked to memory and relationship problems, poorer mental and physical health, lower salaries, and less career success.
Short-term effects (while using or right after using):
Long-term effects (effects of repeated use):
