I have a hard time driving by burger places regularly without paying a visit. And yet, Lush Burger in Scottsdale evaded my belly for too long. This would have to be remedied and so I made my way there. I was amused by the naming of the burgers on the menu, ranging from Jay Does ‘Shrooms to Hello….?!?! Can Anyone Get Me A Bacon Cheeseburger Around Here?!? with amazingly lengthy descriptions.
Scottsdale goes on forever. I mean, like, you drive north and north and north and you think you’re in Flagstaff but you’r still not even at the end of Scottsdale. Somewhere up there is Local Bistro, which recently was named one of the 25 Best Burgers in Phoenix. Thus, while the menu had some intriguing options, I knew the burger had to be mine.
Cannabis can affect the body in many ways. It can provide pain relief and a feeling of calm, but also increase lung irritation, impair memory and judgment, and cause eye redness.
Many effects of cannabis are short-term, meaning that they last for only a short period. Other effects are long-term and may not show up immediately.
There is not much research into the effects of secondhand cannabis smoke. It is possible that secondhand smoke exposure may be enough to cause some of the temporary effects, as well as some of the long-term effects, in some people. More research is necessary to examine the effects of secondhand cannabis smoke.
Often, a person will smoke cannabis to feel its effects. However, a person could also:
vape it, make sure you check out the best quality glass pipes.
cook it into food
use it as part of an oil
brew it with teas
use other topical or oral cannabis products
The following article discusses some of the potential benefits and side effects that cannabis has on the body.
How cannabis affects physical health
Some of the most common effects on physical health from cannabis use include:
a higher likelihood of developing bronchitis, when a person smokes it
more phlegm, when a person smokes it
lung irritationTrusted Source from irritants including some carcinogens, such as accidentally burning the mouth or throat when smoking
a weakened immune system due to the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis
pain relief
reduction in vomiting and nausea
faster heart rate by 20–50 beats per minuteTrusted Source
red eyes from the increase in blood flow
relief from the symptoms of glaucoma, for short periods
aggravation of existing lung conditions, such as asthma, when a person smokes it
potential interference with tumor growth
interference with fetal development during pregnancy
interference with brain development among teenagers
When people use it medically, cannabis is often useful for the following:
reducing pain associated with certain medical conditions
reducing inflammation
helping with glaucoma
reducing nausea in people undergoing chemotherapy
How cannabis affects psychological health
Some of the most common effects a person may experience include:
increased appetite and thirst
increased or decreased depression symptoms, depending on the user
increased or decreased anxiety symptoms, depending on the user
impaired judgment, making it harder for people to think clearly
problems with memory
the release of dopamine, which causes the feeling of being high
symptoms of withdrawal after long-term use
delayed reactions to stimuli
temporary paranoia and hallucinations
addiction, in some cases
Cannabis has many potential psychological effects, and it is worth noting that this is not a comprehensive list.
How cannabis affects younger people
Cannabis is only potentially safe for use by adults.
Children and teenagers are susceptible to potential ill effects. When a mother uses cannabis while pregnant, the baby may develop memory and concentration issues as they grow.
Breastfeeding mothers who also use cannabis may be exposing their baby to its potentially harmful effects. Women should avoid using cannabis while pregnant and breastfeeding.
Cannabis may affect the brain development of older children and teenagers. This can lead to memory loss, concentration issues, and impaired problem-solving skills.
ResearchTrusted Source strongly suggests that for those under 25 years of age, cannabis use can impair memory and learning ability.
Long-term effects depend on several factors, including:
how a person uses cannabis
how often they use it
the age of the person using it
how much a person uses at any given time
Some of the potential long-term effects include the following:
memory loss
concentration and memory issues from exposure while in the womb
lung irritation
possibly lung cancer, although research does not fully support this
development of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndromeTrusted Source, which causes nausea and vomiting
Takeaway
Cannabis has many potential short- and long-term effects on the body. Although many proponents believe that cannabis is a modern day cure-all, others believe that its negative effects outweigh its potential medicinal benefits.
People have used cannabis recreationally for many years. As of 2019, 34 states in the United States have some form of legal cannabis. A few states have also legalized its recreational use.
In states where recreational use is still not legal, people should consider other approaches and speak to their healthcare provider about what is best for them.
Green hatch chiles may be known as a New Mexican thing, but they are unquestionably popular in the Phoenix area as well. Case in point – Jalapeno Inferno. Despite the name, the restaurant is totally willing to bring in other peppers and the deliver on this with their annual Hatch Chile Harvest, in which they bring in hatch chiles from New Mexico and incorporate them into some special dishes until they run out. Unlike the green chiles in a can, these carry some burn.
The word “princess” does not exactly evoke words like “affordable,” down to earth” or “reasonable.” So, when I found out we were going out for Mexican food at a place called La Hacienda at the Fairmount Scottsdale Princess Hotel, I braced for the worse in terms of how expensive the meal would be. I truly just can’t understand the purpose of expensive Mexican food unless the place is blazing new trails. I hoped that La Hacienda would do just that.
Persian food is a special type of Middle Eastern food, and thus I was very excited to learn that Scottsdale has its own Persian restaurant, appropriately named the Persian Room, because it’s basically one big room. With Persian food. And like any Persian restaurant worth its salt, its menu was vast and filled with all sorts of meats and rice. Essentially it was the kind of place that was made for an unvegan.
While Phoenix has Pizzeria Bianco, it isn’t exactly a city known for its pizza. This may be because pizza isn’t exactly what you crave on a super-hot day, yet Phoenix has managed to import Chicago-style deep dish through Oregano’s and New York style pizza with Grimaldi’s. Grimaldi’s does coal brick oven pizza and actually started out in New York so I was expecting it to be pretty good.