Smoking Marijuana: The Long Term Effects

With the increasing popularity of medical marijuana, more and more people are choosing to smoke pot on a regular basis. In this video, Dr. Malcolm Smith, a naturopathic physician uncovers the disturbing secondary actions of cannabis of which most people are not aware. Increased anxiety, sleeplessness, lack of motivation, and a disconnection from one's spiritual nature are just a few of the ways marijuana may negatively impact those who use it.

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• smoking marijuana
• pot
• medical marijuana
• quitting smoking
• cannabis
• side effects
• memory loss
• marijuana for pain
• anxiety
• sleeplessness
• lack of motivation
• disconnection from spirit

[obqb8]

I'm a regular weed smoker, I know that weed drops our magnesium levels every time we smoke, I started taking magnesium pills and other vitamins, and I can already feel a change. I feel more motivated, uplifted, I don't feel groggy, it's easier to wake up, and so on. I don't know if it will help anyone else, but give it a shot. I still smoke everyday and after the first day of taking the pills, I started feeling better. I know it doesn't solve all the problems, but it works for me.

[ackermanjeffery]

I quit smokin' bud nigga

[floridafyme]

I know a man who has been a pot smoker,a moderate smoker,for 30 yrs. What I have noticed most in him is a slow increase in ADHD.

[MalcolmSmithND]

@UnderstandingMedia, in my patients who use marijuana to treat Anxiety and ADD, I find the support they feel is short lived and requires ongoing use, which creates a dependancy on the substance. Yes, part of the primary action of cannabis is to decrease anxiety and increase focus, the next day, as you move into experiencing the secondary action of the substance, unless you take more, your focus and anxiety will have a rebound effect, and be worse. Try meditation, breath work, EMDR, or Qi Gong.

[ronharrison89]

great video, my anxiety has been really getting in the way with some of the most basic and simple situations I find myself in.

[malcolmheal]

Bravo Dr. Smith! Thank you for your courage. If you're serious about your spiritual growth and the high function and health of your brain, heed these words. I have observed the negative effects of cannabis use in my clinic: the seduction of many benefits ascribed prove themselves to be illusions later. Don't be fooled. And let's be clear Med Hooch Clinics: tremendous profits to be made. There is no profit in cannabis use. Watch this again.

MSMacdonald, SkyeGroup Clinic International, Nat Med

[songskier]

I'm glad I watched this video on Dr. Smith's perspective about Marijuana. Though I know there are many people who use marijuana for a variety of reasons, I value this holistic perspective, considering all sides of the drug.

[xxxvanmanxxx]

You do have a point in your video but in small amounts of marijuana it grows and stimulates brain cells I use to be a pot smoker it was so relaxing and relieving. And I turned out just fine making 100000 a year I don't agree with all that you have said but you do have a point

[chrychek]

It cures cancers you dolt.

[NoraBGermany]

Great video! Good info, fascinating topic.

Thanks, Dr. Smith!