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 acute effects of marijuana (THC and other associated cannabinoids) include: 1  Euphoria. 2  Dry mouth. 3  Reddening of eyes. 4  Decrease in intra-ocular pressure. 5  Muscle relaxation. 6  Depersonalization. 7  Increased appetite. 8  Effects on attention. 9  Altered visuospatial reasoning. 10  Altered time sense. 11  Lethargy. 12  Drowsiness. 13  Occasional anxiety and paranoia.