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.
The effects usually stop after 3 or 4 hours. Smoking pot can increase your heart rate by as much as two times for up to 3 hours. Thatâs why some people have a heart attack right after they use marijuana. It can increase bleeding, lower blood pressure, and affect your blood sugar, too.