BY:C.A.
Short Term Effects:
- Increase in heart rate/pulse (up to 50%)
- Bloodshot eyes
- Dry mouth and throat
- Improved senses (hearing, taste, smell etc)
- Chest pains
- Hallucinations
- Increased appetite (especially sweet foods)
- Lethargic/ Sleepy
Rating of Short Term Effects:
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no impact minimal impact moderate impact strong impact very strong impact
Reason for Rating:
Marijuana has a moderate impact since some of the effects can lead to dangerous results. Hallucinations can make you think and see things that aren't real. This can lead you to doing things that you wouldn't normally do. When under the influence of marijuana it distorts your perception Also with an increase in heart rate it puts you at risk for heart failure, worsening of existing heart defects or even a heart attack. Though these result are rare there is always a possibility.
Pictures which Relate to Short Term Effects for Marijuana:
Figure 1: What marijuana looks like when smoked in a rolled cigarette.
Figure 2: A sign that someone is under the influence of the marijuana is bloodshot eyes.
Figure 3: After smoking marijuana you can start to hallucinate and see things that are not real.
Figure 2: A sign that someone is under the influence of the marijuana is bloodshot eyes.
Figure 3: After smoking marijuana you can start to hallucinate and see things that are not real.
Bibliography:
"About Tachycardia (Fast Heartbeat)." Tachycardia. N.p., 22 Sept. 2010. Web. 05 Mar. 2013. <http://www.medtronic.com/patients/tachycardia/index.htm>.
"Marijuana Addiction and Rehab." Marijuana Facts, Addiction and Abuse. N.p., 20 Feb. 2012. Web. 05 Mar. 2013. <http://www.narconon.ca/Marijuana.htm>.
"Marijuana Addiction and Rehab." Marijuana Facts, Addiction and Abuse. N.p., 20 Feb. 2012. Web. 05 Mar. 2013. <http://www.narconon.ca/Marijuana.htm>.
Images
Cannabis Banner. Digital image. Psychotropicon. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Mar. 2013. <http://psychotropicon.info/cannabis-hemp-hashish-marijuana/>.
Blood Shot Eye. Digital image. Cafe Mom. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Mar. 2013. <http://ugc-01.cafemomstatic.com/gen/constrain/500/500/85/2010/04/26/16/34/lo/po2yccer28vzc1.jpg>.
Smoking Cigarette. Digital image. Girls-Wings. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Mar. 2013. <http://25.media.tumblr.com/ee5160b51827f06cb75f469c52c8042c/tumblr_misoxv6VdM1rl7mtfo1_400.gif>.
Blood Shot Eye. Digital image. Cafe Mom. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Mar. 2013. <http://ugc-01.cafemomstatic.com/gen/constrain/500/500/85/2010/04/26/16/34/lo/po2yccer28vzc1.jpg>.
Smoking Cigarette. Digital image. Girls-Wings. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Mar. 2013. <http://25.media.tumblr.com/ee5160b51827f06cb75f469c52c8042c/tumblr_misoxv6VdM1rl7mtfo1_400.gif>.