Question by xLaUrEnx: What effect can will weed have on me at 14?
I’m 14 years old; and have recently got into doing weed. The first time was horrible; and i thought i was gonna have a heart attack or a panic attack, but i carried on doing it every 3 days and iv got used to it. over the past few weeks iv done it either every day, or every other day. Iv been a lot more calm, and really enjoy how it feel. If i go more than a day without it; i start to get really moody and depressed.
Iv heard how supposidly bad it is, but i was wondering at this age what effects is it really having on me? Like will it make me do worse at school, stop developing properly, have mental diseases in the next few years, looking differently, or is that everyone just being stupid?
No lectures please
Thanks xxx

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Answer by tappingxout
Before you start getting a shit ton of answers based off nothing but propaganda and false assumptions, visit this site: http://www.drugpolicy.org//facts/drug-facts/marijuana

Anyone on Y!A can answer regardless of age, experience, education, etc. Use Google for something like this, or else you’ll pretty much just get BS.

To answer your question, no — there is currently no scientific evidence that supports the idea that even heavy marijuana use results in permanent damage to the body, mind or intellect. It certainly has an effect on things like thought process and motor skill, but this is TEMPORARY and only for the duration of the high (sometimes it stretches on a few hours after, known as being “burnt out”). NO, it will not directly make you do worse in school. (If you happen to be weak-minded and allow yourself to rely on the drug so much that you stop doing your school work, that’s YOUR fault — not the weed’s. In other words, it’s very possible for a teenager to smoke weed daily and still get fantastic grades, and that possibility alone disproves that the drug itself is the cause of it. I should know — I got almost a 4.0 my senior year, and that’s the only year I smoked!) Marijuana also does not CAUSE disorders in anyone — it does exacerbate already-existing disorders in people, such as schizophrenia or personality disorders, but again, only if they already exist.

Also, contrary to other answers who have no reliable source to back up their statements, marijuana is NOT chemically addictive. It can create mental “dependencies” in weak-minded people who rely on highs to escape emotions, but that is absolutely nothing compared to a physical addiction. As in, marijuana “addiction” never results in physical withdrawals, with the exception of mild headaches and mood fluctuations. Also, it isn’t something a person would need rehabilitation for — if one gets “addicted” to cannabis, he or she would simply need to distance themselves from the drug and just stop buying it. The discomfort would be gone within weeks.

Finally, don’t listen to people trying to justify their opinions of the drug with their experiences. The fact is, everyone experiences drugs differently. Just because someone else had a bad experience in no way suggests that you will too. And vice versa — just because someone describes an incredible experience does not mean you’ll react as well to it. You must gauge it for yourself, and remember — let no one judge you.

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How many different kinds of drugs are there?

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?Common Drug Types
There are many different types of drugs you should be aware of. Some are prescribed, others are known as club drugs, illicit or illegal substances, and some are called designers drugs. They include:

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Cannabis
Cannabis is also known as marijuana and has psychoactive effects. It is taken into the body in the form of smoke or vapor and can even be consumed and mixed into food or steeped in a tea. While the jury’s still out on whether or not marijuana is addictive, it is often believed to act as the “gateway” to other more serious substances. Learn more…

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Depressants
Depressants are a type of drug that works by reducing the function of the central nervous system. Drugs often included in this category are barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Learn more…

Reach out to other members to talk about alcohol, GHB, Valium, Xanax, and other depressants in our forum.

Hallucinogens
While hallucinogens have been around for years in ceremonies and rituals, they play a role in modern society as well. They work by producing sensory hallucinations in users involving any of the five senses. Common substances that fall within this category include LSD, PCP and Peyote. Learn more…

Our hallucinogens addiction and recovery discussion board has questions and answers from visitors just like you.

Inhalants
As their name would suggest, inhalants refer to a group of drugs that are inhaled in the form of a gas or solvent. Potential inhalants can be found just about anywhere and include common products like nail polish remover, gasoline, glue and aerosol cans. Learn more…

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Narcotics
While the term “narcotics” is often used to refer to any illicit substance, it technically means a substance derived from opium (opiates) or its synthetic replacements. Examples of narcotics include cocaine, morphine and heroin, all of which are highly addictive. Learn more…

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Steroids
Anabolic steroids are not the same as the kind used in medicine for the reduction of inflammation. Rather, these substances are used to build muscle mass and strength. They typically consist of male sex hormones and can be very damaging when used without a prescription.

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Stimulants
Stimulants are a class of drugs that boost alertness and increase the activity of the central nervous system. Examples of this type of drug include amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine and nicotine, all of which are highly addictive.

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Tobacco
Tobacco is often smoked in the form of cigarettes or cigars or chewed and contains nicotine, which is a stimulant. It’s a highly addictive substance and has been known to cause cancer and other diseases. Learn more about tobacco addiction symptoms to recognize the signs of dependency.

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