- Short-term effects of marijuana include euphoria, problems with memory and learning, loss of coordination, and difficulty with problem solving
- The amount of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in marijuana has been increasing over the past few decades. This may explain the rise in ER visits involving marijuana use.
- Various methods of use can impact the intensity and effects of marijuana (i.e., edibles, dabbing, etc.)
- An association has been found between marijuana use and increased risk of depression, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders
- Some criteria for marijuana withdrawal are: irritability, anger, or aggression, nervousness or anxiety, sleep difficulty (e.g., insomnia, disturbing dreams), decreased appetite or weight loss, restlessness, depressed mood, and physical symptoms such as abdominal pain, shakiness/tremors, sweating, fever, chills, or headache
- 62% of UT students did not use marijuana in the past year.*
- Source: 2017 Annual Health & Wellness Survey
- n = 910
Sources/More Information:
- http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
- http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/commonly-abused-drugs-charts
- http://www.dea.gov/pr/multimedia-library/publications/drug_of_abuse.pdf#page=72, DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual)
- 2014 Annual Health & Wellness Survey