Marijuana (cannabis) facts at a glance
The signs and symptoms of using marijuana can include:
- Slow thinking
- Slow reflexes
- Reduced coordination
- Problems concentrating
- Reduced motivation
- Dilated pupils
- Bloodshot or glassy eyes
- Dryness of the mouth
- Increased appetite
- Mood swings
- Panic attacks
- Anxiety and paranoia
- Psychosis
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
The consequences of using marijuana may include:
- Dependence
- Anxiety and depression
- Sleep problems
- Lowered sex drive
- Learning difficulties and poorer educational outcomes
- Memory problems
- Respiratory illnesses such as chronic cough and bronchitis
- Increased risk of cancer of the lung, mouth, throat and tongue
- Paranoia and other psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations with increased risk of developing schizophrenia
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC) provides information and advice about cannabis.
Marijuana (cannabis) – printable fact sheet (PDF 102 KB)
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