Pot, the Slow and Silent Killer
Marijuana, the forbidden drug, is commonly used by Americans and is known by different names such as grass, reefer, herb, weed or POT. The greenish dry color powder, obtained from the hemp plant Cannabis Sativa’s dried stems, seeds, leaves and flower for intoxication. To get maximum pleasure, people roll it in the cigarettes, or in smoke pipes.
What is the effect of pot? How it affects our system? How long does pot stay in your system are the common queries that many of us have.
Effects of Pot
The effect of pot is due to the presence of tetrohydrocannabinol [THC] in Pot that gives rise to mind altering effects. The percentage of THC level indicates the potency of pot and its effects. According to National Survey on Drug Use 2003, more than 40% of American adults have used this drug once in lifetime. Apart from that, the usage is widespread among youngsters also.
How Does Pot Affect the Brain?
Scientists found out various harmful effects of THC on brain. If anybody smokes pot, THC moves rapidly from lungs into blood, which in turn spreads the chemical to all the organs of our body including brain. THC interacts with receptors of brain, which are responsible in influencing concentration, memory, pleasure and coordinated movement in your body.
Acute Effects of Pot
When pot is smoked, the THC particle settles with ease than consuming the drug along with food or drink. After smoking pot, the heart begins to beat more rapidly than usual and the eye vessels expand and make the eyes look red. As soon as THC enters brain, you tend to feel high or euphoric. After the euphoric sensation passes away, you may feel depressed or sleepy. Sometimes, it creates fear, anxiety, panic or distrust in you. Heavy pot use, damages the memory and concentration power and experience of loss of self- recognition and personal identity. Regular smoking of pot has proven to affect the respiratory system and lungs. There is a high possibility of developing cancer in neck and head. As THC affects immune system, ability to fight against cancer and other infectious diseases thins if you continue to use pot on a very regular basis.
How Long Does Pot Stays in Your System?
It is not an easy question to answer. Normally, it can stay from 3-90 days in your system. The time for which the toxins remain in a person’s body may vary from person to person. It depends upon the weight and age of the person, health of the person, method of use, body metabolism, and type of drug. The speed of effect of marijuana mainly depends upon your body metabolism. Generally, the toxins may leave the body from 3-30 days. For urine test, if you smoke pot occasionally, then it remains in your system up to 10 days, if you smoke regularly it stays for 45 days, if you smoke constantly, it stays for 90 days in your body. Hair tests can reveal the evidence of pot up to three years even.
Disclaimer: The above information regarding how long does pot stay in your system has been given based on practical proofs submitted at different institutes. We do not hold the responsibility for your positive or negative drug test results. The information has been delivered to give you an idea when it comes to drug tests.
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Stan Reply:
December 15th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I did a shot gun or could also be refered to as passive smoke. How long would that stay in your system. This is the first time in over 25 years that I have done this.
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I see not a single reference to scientific fact in this entire post. You should try to find some real proof of this rubbish.
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