Short-Term Effects
improved mood
relaxation
reduced stress
philisophical thinking
ideas flow easier
increased enjoyment and appreciation of art (music, drawings, etc)
increased senses (sight, smell, taste)
reduced pain (headaches, cramps etc)
reduced nausea
coughing
loss of short-term memory
racing heart
agitation and tenseness
anxiety (anywhere from mild to severe)
panic attacks with high doses
headaches
dizziness
confusion
nausea
paranoia
clumsiness and loss of coordination
can intensify existing mental disorders
change in consciousness
increased appetite (munchies!)
slow reaction
sleepiness
blood-shot, glossy, and/or squinty eyes
dry mouth
difficulty following a train of thought
facial tenseness (clenching jaw etc)
racing thoughts
Long Term Effects
possible risk of cancer
possible breathing/respiratory problems (often the same problems as someone who smokes cigarettes)
possible damage to the immune system
possible delay in puberty with men
possiblity of an irregular menstrual cycle in women
Keep in mind that some people may NEVER experience certain effects, and some people may always experience certain effects. Also, while one person may enjoy a certain effect, another person may not enjoy it.