•  sleepiness and increased hunger
  •  difficulty keeping track of time, impaired or reduced short-term memory
  •  reduced ability to perform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, such as driving a car
  •  increased heart rate
  •  potential cardiac dangers for those with preexisting heart disease
  •  bloodshot eyes
  •  decreased social inhibitions
  •  risk of paranoia, hallucinations, intense anxiety


  •  increased risk of chronic pulmonary disorders, including cancer
  •  decrease in testosterone levels for men
  •  increased in testosterone levels for women
  •  lower sperm counts and difficulty having children in men
  •  increased risk of infertility in women
  •  diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure
  •  psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect

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