The risks of cannabis

In the short-term

• Those who feel bad may feel even worse.
• Too much cannabis may cause nausea and dizziness.
• Too much cannabis may cause anxiety.
• One may concentrate less well and sometimes forget things that have just been done.
• Cannabis can be dangerous for people with heart problems.
• Cannabis may cause people to lose a grasp of reality.
• Smoking cannabis during pregnancy or breastfeeding is bad for the unborn child or baby.
• Those who drive under the influence of cannabis are twice as likely to have a car accident.

In the long term

• Using a lot of cannabis for a long time, may lead to problems with concentration and memory.
• Smoking cannabis increases the risk of lung or heart problems.
• If you regularly use cannabis, it may cause permanent changes in the brain. Especially with young users.
• Those who use cannabis for a long time may become addicted.