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Diseases » Marijuana abuse » Complications

Complications of Marijuana abuse

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Complications list for Marijuana abuse:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Marijuana abuse includes:

Acute complications of marijuana/cannabis use may include:
- Impaired thinking - up to 24 hours
- Coordination difficulty (see Coordination problems) - up to 24 hours
- Short term memory loss - up to several weeks.
- Traffic accidents
- Seizures - in people with epilepsy
- Psychotic episode - especially in people with schizophrenia
Long-term complications of chronic marijuana/cannabis use may include:
- Apathy
- Loss of energy (see Fatigue)
- Boredom
- Loss of interest in various activities
- Concentration problems
- Memory problems
- Learning difficulty (see Learning disabilities)
- Reduced libido
- Reduced sperm count
- Irregular menstruation (see Menstrual irregularities)
- Psychotic symptoms
- Cannabis dependence
- Psychological dependence
- Cannabis withdrawal
- Social or family problems
- Poor performance at school
- Poor performance at work
Increased risk of certain diseases from long-term marijuana/cannabis use including:
- Respiratory diseases
- Bronchitis - increased risk
- Lung cancer - increased risk just like smoking.
- Schizophrenia - there is a complex multi-faceted association between cannabis and schizophrenia; cannabis may trigger schizophrenia and cannabis is also used by existing schizophrenics as a coping mechanism.
Pregnancy-related complications of marijuana/cannabis use may include:
- Smaller baby
- Low birthweight baby

Complications and sequelae of Marijuana abuse from the Diseases Database include:

Source: Diseases Database

Marijuana abuse Symptoms: Book Excerpts

Medical news summaries about complications of Marijuana abuse:

The following medical news items are relevant to complications of Marijuana abuse:

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About complications:

Complications of Marijuana abuse are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Marijuana abuse. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Marijuana abuse and complications of Marijuana abuse is unclear or arbitrary.