It is quite possible that as Americans, we could top the century mark for life expectancy for all men, women, and every heritage that calls the US home. What that means is that we must look to the future to make sure that we have in place the resources to meet our needs as we age.
The long-term effects of marijuana include physical, emotional, behavioral and addictive components. including: 1  Lung damage from being smoked. 2  Affects mental status especially leading to schizophrenia, depression and anxiety. 3  Decreased fertility.
After being exposed to the secondhand marijuana smoke for 30 minutes, the researchers found that the blood vessel function of the rats reduced by 70%. The team then exposed the rats to secondhand smoke from marijuana that did not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - the drug's active ingredient. They found that 30 minutes of exposure to this smoke also reduced blood vessel function in the rats, indicating that the effect is not down to THC. As a comparison, the researchers assessed the effects of secondhand exposure to THC-free marijuana smoke and plain air.