Health effects of marijuana use

Acute (present during intoxication)

• Impairs short-term memory.
• Impairs attention, judgment, and other cognitive functions.
• Impairs coordination, balance, and reaction time.
• Increases heart rate.

Persistent (lasting longer than intoxication, but may not be permanent)

• Impairs memory.
• Impairs learning skills.
• Increases risk of chronic cough, bronchitis, and emphysema.
• Long-term (cumulative, potentially permanent effects of chronic abuse)
• Can lead to addiction.
• Increases risk of cancer of the head, neck, and lungs.