Smoking weed is associated with several consequences especially when done at early ages. Many people tend to smoke this plant at their teenage levels. There are several shortcomings that are associated with this behaviour that are both health and behavioural. Today am going to share with you some of them;...CONTINUE READING
If you started smoking weed from an early age, you might have a bit more to worry about than those who started at an older age.
According to a new study published in the journal Health, the earlier someone starts smoking, the harsher their health consequences will be later in life.
The researchers found that pot smokers were more likely to suffer memory loss, breathing problems, mental illnesses and even some cancers. The majority also scored lower on IQ tests.
But the scary thing is that even if they stopped smoking, those who smoked every day or started before the age of 20 experienced the most health problems.
What teenagers use on average when they start to use marijuana imposes health costs on them for the rest of their lives.
People who started smoking as a teenager were almost certain to continue smoking into adulthood, while only 0.3 per cent of people who first tried weed aged 21 or over continued to smoke daily.
However the researchers do accept that a lot of uncertainty about longterm use of marijuana still remains, as there aren’t a lot of studies that have taken place over an extended period of time.
In conclusion, it is not healthy to be smoking weed at an early age. Even though some research suggests that its good, the negative effect outweigh the positive effects. The consequences are much likely to be faced as you get older. Stay away from this behaviour for you to live a long and healthy life.
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