Slowed reflexes, decreased libido, memory loss, the
munchies. Add to that list another side effect of smoking marijuana — changes
in blood chemistry that could increase the risk of heart disease.
HEARTACHE FOR STONERS? Marijuana, which comes from the Cannabis sativa plant, may cause more than just the munchies.
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