Dear Editor,

Cannabis is a member of the Cannabaceae family of plants and it has been used for thousands of years for both therapeutic and recreational uses. Hemp fibre is also used to make food, clothing, paper, and biofuel. It is frequently used worldwide as a drug for people to take for varied purposes, which may have a detrimental effect on the user. Due to the potential harm frequent cannabis usage can cause to the populace some countries have outlawed it.

The majority of people use cannabis to increase their euphoria. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary component, stimulates the region of the brain that responds to pleasurable events, including food and sex. As a result, dopamine is released, causing you to feel happy and at ease. THC levels often reach their peak in around 30 minutes, and its effects may go away in one to 3 hours.

You might not always be aware of the potency of your recreational marijuana. It may affect your mental health as not everyone has a positive marijuana experience. You may experience frequent feelings of anxiety, fear, panic, or paranoia. The use of marijuana may increase your risk of developing clinical depression or exacerbate the signs of any existing mental problems. But scientists are unsure about the precise cause. In excess, it might cause paranoia, causing you to hear or see things that aren’t really there.

Your lungs may get inflamed and itchy from marijuana use. If you use it frequently you can develop respiratory issues similar to those experienced by cigarette smokers. Infections may spread more quickly to your lungs. That’s partially because THC appears to impair the immune systems of some users.

The negative effects of cannabis far outweigh the positives. Many individuals have fallen susceptible to the pull that cannabis has due the feeling it may give them for a moment without thinking about the long-term effects.

Imani Knight

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