The initial result of smoking marijuana is pleasurable gratification because it stimulates brain cells that release a substance called dopamine. Although it seems that the experience and expectations increase the subjective effects.
Its most common symptoms are short-term euphoria, disinhibition, conjunctival redness, increase in extrasensory perception, reactive hilarity, an altered perception of time and increased appetite. Symptoms such as anxiety, fear or panic are described. Alters coordination and balance. Lengthens reaction time.
In the long run, it generates passivity and impaired memory, concentration and learning. In vulnerable people, it described as an inducing factor for psychotic symptoms and precipitating a schizophrenic episode.