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Results 1 - 10 of 38 for marijuana
  1. Substance use - marijuana 
    Marijuana comes from a plant called hemp. Its scientific name is Cannabis sativa . The main active ingredient in marijuana is THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000796.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Marijuana intoxication 
    Marijuana ("pot") intoxication is the euphoria, relaxation, and sometimes undesirable side effects that can occur when people use marijuana . The ability to perform complex tasks may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000952.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Medical marijuana 
    Marijuana is best known as a drug that people smoke or eat to get high . It is derived from the plant Cannabis sativa . Possession of marijuana is illegal under federal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000899.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Substance use disorder 
    ... there ( hallucinations ) and can lead to psychological addiction. Marijuana (cannabis, or hashish). There are several stages of substance ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001522.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Drug use first aid 
    ... cause paranoia , dangerous behaviors, or extreme social withdrawal. Cannabis drugs such as marijuana may cause relaxation, impaired ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000016.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Teenagers and drugs 
    ... more likely to use drugs than younger teens. Marijuana (pot, weed) is still common. More and more ... amphetamine, methamphetamine, or cocaine use ) Increased appetite (with marijuana use) Unsteady gait You may notice changes in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001975.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Substance use recovery and diet 
    ... are a complication of long-term stimulant use. MARIJUANA Marijuana can increase appetite. Some long-term users may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002149.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Nausea and vomiting – adults 
    ... such as with kidney stones Excessive use of marijuana Nausea and vomiting may also be early warning ... or could you be pregnant? Do you use marijuana? If yes, how often do you use it? ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003117.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Breast enlargement in males 
    ... substances can cause breast enlargement: Alcohol Amphetamines Heroin Marijuana Methadone Gynecomastia has also been linked to exposure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003165.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Non-small cell lung cancer 
    ... do develop lung cancer. Research shows that smoking marijuana may help cancer cells grow. But there is no direct link between smoking marijuana and developing lung cancer. Constant exposure to high ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007194.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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