How Marijuana Affects The Brain

As expanded access leads to increased pot use nationwide, health experts say it’s more important than ever to understand the effects of the drug on mental health. Click the highlighted sections to learn how marijuana affects the brain.

  • Brain’s neighbor, the brain stem, becomes furious at stench and starts banging on the skull

  • Something else we can’t remember

  • Don’t shoot the messenger, but safer driving

  • Brain may walk to grocery store
    in pajamas at 3 p.m.

  • Drowsiness, often caused by a friend wanting
    to talk about whether we’re actually living
    in a computer simulation

  • All thoughts now set to the tune
    of “Incense And Peppermints”

  • Decreases anxiety, making user more open
    and welcoming to Satan’s influence

  • Triggers dangerous hallucinations, such as thinking The Doors are good

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