Hemp sometimes gets a bad reputation because of its association with marijuana. But what many don’t realize is that hemp, by definition, hasless than 0.3 percentof THC, the psychoactive ingredient that gives users their “high.” That amount is not enough for users to have any notable effec...
Smoking marijuana (weed, blunts) and taking cannabis (edibles) can make you feel relaxed and sleepy. While some people use marijuana as a sleep medicine, the long-term health risks can outweigh the temporary benefits. Are you having trouble sleeping? Have you been using marijuana to help you...
Smoking and vaping produce the quickest effects. They also can cause lung damage. The FDA has warned people not to vape marijuana products for that reason. Cannabis products you eat -- edibles -- spare your lungs but have their own risks. They take longer to work, which leads some people...
Medical marijuana has also been touted as a treatment for glaucoma, which is an elevated pressure in the eyeball that can lead to blindness. While smoking marijuana may reduce intraocular pressure, marijuana must be consumed numerous times during the day to have the desired effect and other drugs...
Smoking marijuana might also increase appetite, cause coughs, increase heart rate, increase or decrease blood pressure, and impair mental functioning. Some reports suggest that smoking marijuana may also increase the risk of acute coronary syndrome, heart attack, and/or swelling of walls of the ...
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Help the lungs heal from effects of tobacco Marijuana does not affect the lungs if something smoking marijuana helps do away with tobacco side effects. A weed smokers’ lungs increase in capacity with time while a tobacco smokers’ lungs deteriorate. ...
Smoking CBD can have various effects depending on the product and the user. For example, using a high-CBD vape pen that contains some THC is likely to have different effects than using a pure CBD isolate. Besides getting you high or intoxicated, CBD can provide a sense of tranquility and ...
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