After smoking marijuana, a user's brain is affected for four to six hours, even after the high wears off. Marijuana gives the user a distorted perception of reality; it also distorts the senses, affecting driving and other work abilities, and distorts the perception of time and space. It inhibits one's ability to follow a moving object. One's perception of lights and ability to recover from bright lights is impaired. This is especially important in driving at night. The driver is momentarily blind until his/her eyes are able to adjust. Accidents can occur in a split second. Perception of objects near the edge of the field of vision is impaired; the user experiences "tunnel vision" and cannot use his peripheral vision.
Marijuana use impairs judgment, coordination and decision making--all of which are needed for driving, walking or working. The marijuana user has a slow reaction time. The senses are dull and the user is inattentive. He/she may move or speak more slowly.
Paranoia may occur. This is apparent when the user avoids family, concerned friends and supervisors, or becomes suspicious of co-workers. Anxiety and nervousness also can result from marijuana use. Emotional immaturity is common in a chronic user; indeed, the emotional development of a user stops when the drug use begins. This emotional immaturity is observable when the individual has difficulty interacting with others, blames others for problems, or complains frequently.
Amotivational Syndrome--a lack of motivation and a lack of desire to do anything--is a big problem for the marijuana user. This has often been described by marijuana users as an "I don't care" attitude. This person may miss deadlines, not complete work, do a poor job, get poor grades, skip school or quit a job. The only thing the user has a desire for is the continuing use of marijuana.
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