Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Know About Marijuana's Harmful Effects on Mouth

Marijuana is an illegal drug. THC is one of the main psychoactive ingredient in Marijuana. It causes a high feeling or sense of pleasantness in user's mind. The strength and harmful effects are based on the amount of the THC in Marijuana.

After taking Marijuana, there are some immediate effects such as dry mouth and throat. Users may experience thirst because of dryness of mouth and throat. Immune system will be affected by the long term use of Marijuana. Immune system protects body from infections and diseases. This is vital to maintain a healthy mouth and teeth. Calcium is an essential ingredient for teeth. THC affects the transfer of calcium through the body. Teeth get affected by long term use of Marijuana and it makes them more susceptible to tooth decay.


Long term usage of Marijuana causes risk of mouth cancer. Marijuana has many carcinogens than cigarettes. When a user smokes Marijuana, smoke will stay in lungs and it causes many diseases and it affects the working of lungs.


A person becomes sick when he smokes Marijuana, because of lower immune system. Low immune system capability and, chemical poisons are released by THC, linger in the mouth. Mhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifarijuana causes personality changes, so it leads to poor hygiene and the user pays less attention to personal care. Depletion in energy and lack of interest in activities in daily life such as brushing their teeth, flossing and rinsing. Lack of mouth care and marijuana smoking causes many teeth problems.


These are the harmful effects on mouth and they may lead to mouth cancer and also other cancers.


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