What Are the Biological Effects of Marijuana Use?

The biological effects of marijuana vary, depending on the strength and amount consumed and depending on how and why it is used. Psychological effects, such as mild euphoria and alterations in vision and judgment, are common, regardless of whether marijuana is taken for recreational or medical purposes. Upon acute intoxication. psychological effects become more pronounced and severe and include hallucinations, anxiety, depression, extreme changes in mood, paranoia, and psychoses. Depending on the dose, marijuana also produces a variety of physical effects, which range from relaxation and pain relief, reddening of the eyes, dry mouth, and drowsiness to decreased memory, impaired motor control and increased heart rate, and severe nausea and vomiting.