Pot, weed, dope, or marijuana. No matter what you call it, here’s what it will do to your body and brain.
Marijuana, weed, pot, dope, grass. They’re different names for the same drug that comes from the cannabis plant. You can smoke it, vape it, drink it, or eat it. Many people use marijuana for pleasure and to relax. But a growing number of doctors prescribe it for specific medical conditions and symptoms.
Recent research suggests that if you start to use marijuana at a young age, use it frequently, and for a long period of time, you could be at risk of having schizophrenia or other mental conditions that involve psychosis. This risk could be higher in young men or people assigned male at birth, especially those 16 to 25 years of age.
If you think you're addicted to marijuana, getting an early diagnosis can help with treatment and prevent the risk of chronic conditions like schizophrenia.Marijuana can cloud your senses and judgment. The effects can differ, depending on things like how potent your marijuana was, how you took it, and how much marijuana you’ve used in the past.
If you don't tell them, your doctor may figure it out anyway after you're asleep for surgery. That's because your body will show signs: Your level of consciousness and the amount of medication you need may let them know. It can take 10 times the amount of medication to keep you asleep if you use cannabis regularly, compared to those who don't use it.
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