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 of cannabis

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.

Salt. It’s a substance that inherently makes other substances taste better. Sow. It’s lady pig that, well, tastes good regardless. Combine the two and you have Salty Sow, a gastropub in Phoenix looking to bring some very gastropubby fare, drawing upon all sorts of classic American food, to the desert.

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So we began with a taste of the south. Namely in the form of Stone Ground White Corn Cheese Grits. The cheese was cheddar and it was some of the strongest I’ve ever tasted in grits – in the best of ways. Moreover, these grits were not runny, but also not dried out. So, again, delicious.

Then there were the Green Chile Pork Stew Nachos special, which was there regular green chile pork stew on top of nacho chips along with all the expected nacho toppings. Once again, the Salty Sow nailed it with a great ratio of toppings to chips, plus the stew was packed with flavor and a punch of spice.

Finally, for my main course I went with the French Dip-Roasted Rare on the recommendation of my waiter over the burger. When it arrived it was undoubtedly rare, but surprisingly small. I’ve come to expect such sandwiches on a baguette at the minimum, but this was on a small brioche bun. Regardless, it was packed with plenty of meat. The au jus was perfect, as was the horseradish sauce. The only thing I really could have asked for was to have the meat distributed over a larger bun like, you know, a normal french dip. And I only say that because it can be tough to bite through rare meat like this, and also because the brioche bun just didn’t feel right with a sandwich like this.

I should also mention that the sandwich came with a side of fries, which at the Salty Sow, means Duck Fat Fries. They were undoubtedly some great fries, but they did not go overboard with the duck fat itself. If you’re not into duck fat this is a great thing, but if you really dig the stuff, you may have been disappointed. As for me, since they were just a side I had no complaints, but if I had ordered them as an appetizer I would have cared more about the lack of quack.

And because our waiter was awesome and loved our table so much he treated us to dessert. And no, he had no idea I was such an important food blogger. Best of all, he picked the Bananas Foster Beignets, which are what we probably would have picked if we were going for our own. Essentially, this was slices of banana fried in a doughnut-esque batter, topped with syrup and honey, with ice cream. So, yeah, it was a fantastic way to end the meal.

Salty Sow did an amazing job with all of the non-entree food, but I can’t help but think that the french dip could have tweaked a few things to take it to the next level. Regardless, it’s a place I wouldn’t hesitate to return to.

In the past few years, airports have made some real attempts to up their food games. Some have brought in popular local restaurants, while others have commissioned celebrity chefs to bring new restaurants into the airports. Gone are the days of Chili’s 2 Go being the only option, which meant that with a whole lot of spare time at San Francisco International Airport, I was able to make my way to Union Street Gastropub to grab a beer and a sandwich.

That sandwich wasn’t just some pre-made cold cuts with limp lettuce, it was the Korean Chicken Sandwich. This sandwich was filled with deep fried chicken tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce and topped with garlic aioli. For my side I went with the garlic parmesan tots because regular fries and sweet potato fries just didn’t sound like they could compare.

As for the sandwich itself, I was pretty happy with it. I couldn’t figure out what was exactly Korean about it, but I like the combination of sweet and spicy, which the sauce did pretty well. The chicken was plenty juicy and had a decent crisp to the outside, but there just didn’t seem to be enough of it for me. Like, I get that it’s an airport and I’m going to pay a lot of money, but the dish was just begging for more chicken, and so was I.

Yet, Union Street Gastropub is a huge improvement on your typical airport food and for that I was pleased, even if it’s far from being the best sweet and spicy fried chicken sandwich I’ve ever had.

Ever since I started going to the South Pasadena Farmer’s Market I have been intrigued by a restaurant lurking behind the stalls, going by the name of Communal. It seemed to be the type of neighborhood spot with solid food that would keep locals coming back for more. Obviously, though, I didn’t want to judge book by it’s cover and had to find out for myself.

As is often my test of such spots, I ordered their burger. They only had one and it was called the Communal Burger. It was prepared with dry-aged beef and topped with remoulade, caramelized onions, aged cheddar and pickles. Of course, I had no need for the pickles or onions and ordered without. It also had fries.

The result was pretty much everything I expected. The burger was certainly solid and, dare I say, above average in preparation and simplicity. The fries were fry-ish and that was really all I could ask for. I’m not sure how I feel about the bun being branded, but I’m not about to get overly shallow with a situation like this.

There are plenty of better burgers out there, but there are a whole lot more worse. In that, Communal succeeded if its goal was to do just more than enough to keep the locals from becoming restless.

The Hyperion sounds like sci-fi movie from the nineties that spawned a moderately successful TV series. Well, that or a moderately successful mythology-based TV series that spawned a terrible movie. It turns out that it is neither, and instead a gastropub in Silverlake. Plus, its full name is Hyperion Public. In any case, it might actually be a book series. But I digress, this is about the Hyperion Public’s food.

And, like any gastropub worth its salt, Hyperion Public was known to have a good burger. I opted for the Cheeseburger, which was topped with cheddar, jack, romaine, tomato and a spicy Russian dressing. I had no desire for the romaine or tomato, and was told the dressing was pretty packed with pickles. Therefore, I opted out of all of those and opted to get bacon as an add-on topping. I also got some aioli for the burger to make up for the lack of dressing and fries on the side.

When it came out, it certainly looked the part – the cheese was melty, the bun was shiny and the bacon was ever-present. But when I bit in, I was met with a burger that was drier and tougher than a burger should ever be, but especially in a place like this. I hoped it was just the first bite, but as I continued eating, it became harder and harder to get the food down without washing it down with my drink. Was the cheese good? Of course. Was the bacon delicious? Most definitely. But damn, if you can’t get that patty right you’re toast.

And thus, sci-fi, mythology or just plane gastropub, Hyperion Public let me down. Could it have been an off night? Of course. Could I keep asking myself questions? All day long. But I won’t. I’ll simply say that there are plenty of burgers out there in LA that consistently churn out juicy, delicious ground beef and if you’re looking for that Hyperion Public might not be a place for you.

San Clemente is a quaint little town on the California coast that is definitely worth a visit. And if you make it down there, you could do a whole lot worse than a visit to H.H. Cotton’s, a gastropub right in the middle of town. We wound up there completely by accident, but then isn’t that the way many great stories begin?

While the little one was distracted by football, I went ahead and ordered The Longhorn, based on my waitress’s recommendation. The Longhorn, by the way, is a burger topped with bacon, chopped brisket, crispy shallots, cheddar and BBQ sauce. As for my side, I opted for fries. Try out the Phentermine alternatives.

When it arrived it looked pretty basic. Just a nice, reasonable burger topped with a reasonable amount of delicious toppings. But then I turned my plate around and was greeted with what looked like a bun vomiting out toppings. Like, in a good way. This burger turned out to be filled to the brim with unvegan goodness. It was all I could do to stem the tide and begin the feeding.

It turned out that there was nothing to complain about with the burger. Each flavor shone through in delicious meaty, cheesy or fried up glory. It wasn’t easy to eat, but I did it with gusto. The burger was even cooked medium-rare.

The Longhorn doesn’t exactly earn points for creativity, but it was certainly a well-executed beast (or combination of beasts) and I am a sucker for a load of meat. Regardless, it was definitely the best burger I’ve had in Orange County, which should mean something, right?

From the people that brought you Bar Bill in East Aurora, comes 189 Public House literally right next door (with the address of 189 Main Street). This Southern-influenced jazzy gastropub is a far cry from its neighbor, which might be ill-advised considering the perpetually long lines for tables at Bar Bill. On the other hand, it’s perfectly positioned to pick off those who don’t want to wait so long and want something a little bit different.

As for me, I ordered something far different. I went with the Giant Meatball Sandwich. This was topped with marinara and mozzarella and served on a bun with a choice of sides. Diverging from my normal path of fries, I picked corn on the cob for no reason other than the fact that I really never see corn on the cob as an option.

The corn on the cob was a good choice, however, the rest of the meal could have used a little work. For starters, a bun was a bad choice for these meatballs, as there was essentially no good way to eat them. A baguette or hoagie probably would have worked better, but instead i had to work to cut apart the balls into chunks that wouldn’t squeeze out of the bun with each bite. Secondly, the balls could have been a bit juicier. They weren’t dry, per se, but a little more moisture would have gone a long way. Nonetheless, they were quite flavorful and the marinara sauce was pretty nice as well.

While my Giant Meatball Sandwich could have used a few tweaks, it was still pretty acceptable. Nonetheless, I was left thinking a Bar Bill sequel would have been a much better use of the space than 189.

I don’t always go to Pittsburgh’s North Side, but when I do, it is for BOGO (buy one get one free) wings. And these wings were at James Street Tavern, a sort of gastropub with a jazzy theme and some actual live jazz music if you show up at the right time. I, of course, did not, but I did show up on Thursday night when the place has those 2-for-1 wings. And we went all-out with the wings, beginning with some Classic Hot Buffalo over there on the left.

These were not bad, but not especially hot or unique in any way. We also snagged some Chipotle BBQ, Parmesan Herb and Habanero Jelly. By far my favorite was the Chipotle BBQ. Like, to the point where I would only order these if I made it back. This is not to say the rest were bad, but they were simply not for me. The Habanero Jelly was also not very hot, the Parmesan Herb was, well, what you’d expect from Parmesan Herb and the Classic Hot was neither very hot nor very flavorful. The Chipotle BBQ, though, had a great flavor and just a touch of heat. More heat would have been nice, but whatevs.

After chowing on all those wings I picked out a burger for my entree called Singing the Blues. This was topped with gorgonzola and bacon, plus some invisible (from the menu) lettuce, tomato and onions. I ordered without those, asked for it medium-rare and upgraded my chips to their White Cheddar Grits. Unfortunately, when I asked for no veggies on my burger, my waitress failed to recognize my hatred for vegetables and the burger (eventually, it actually took quite a while) still came out with a pickle spear. This resulted in the loss of at least one good chip (oh yeah, I was given both chips and grits because at some point a mistake was made), but at least the juices didn’t hit the bun.

The burger turned out to be pretty good, albeit not quite at medium-rare. It was char-grilled and tasted like a delicious barbecue burger and the cheese and bacon were just right. The White Cheddar Grits were inconsistent, in that I tried a friend of mine’s as well as my own and mine were better. Next time, though, I’m worried I could get a bad batch. And while my burger also turned out pretty well, not everyone felt the same. Some people had items missing and whatnot, which I attribute to this being an off-night in the kitchen. Surely the place is capable of success as it was with my burger.

I’d check out James Street Tavern again to ensure that it was just an off-night. But I can say for sure that BOGO wings are a good way to go, although I’m not quite sure I can say the same for medium-rare.

Industry Public House is pretty much the first gastropub I have come across in Pittsburgh. This is shocking, because I have been here for more than 9 months and I couldn’t go more than 9 blocks in the last city I lived in without coming across one. And, as much as I tired of every new gastropub’s attempt to find unique craft beers and craft burgers, I must say I was happy to find both at Industry Public House.

So, with a Bell’s Oberon to drink, I went ahead and ordered their Farmed Out Burgher. And no, that is not a typo. Because I live in Pittsburgh. Get it? Alas, this burger came topped with white cheddar, wild boar bacon, a fried egg and BBQ sauce. I ordered medium-rare, got some fries on the side and also made sure to confirm with the bartender that there would be no vegetables on my burger. Alas, I made the fateful mistake of not confirming that there wouldn’t be a pickle on the side, because lo and behold when my burger arrived I found one. And not only was it on the side, it was atop numerous fries now soaked in pickle juice that would have to be sacrificed to the white walkers.

But once I got past this, I found myself face-to-face with an exquisitely prepared burger. The egg was nice and runny, the bacon was crispy (and just like any other bacon despite originating in a wild boar) and the meat was nice and pink inside. It was also so juicy that I wished I had a Burger Lift and was relegated to placing the burger atop my fries between bites. And while the burger was prepared perfectly, it also came with a price I had once grown used to at such establishments. The only difference, I suppose, is that I expect to pay less for such a burger in Pittsburgh than I did in Los Angeles. Yes, I know this is biased, but it is how I feel and I stand by it.

So while Industry Public House did treat me well, I also recognized that it couldn’t be a regular eating establishment for me. Unless, of course, I get a hankering for great preparation at an equally great price.

The Corner Door is the most recent snazzy new restaurant to help make a once-strange corridor of Culver City one of LA’s best food hotspots. But with the likes of A-Frame, the Alibi Room and Waterloo & City, the competition is undoubtedly intense. To find out if The Corner Door could stand up to its competition, I had to check it out for myself and see if it could handle the unvegan.

The first thing I noticed was that the place was packed. But not packed with diners, rather it was full of people hanging out for an after work drink. I was a bit surprised, but despite all these people we were seated immediately. I also noticed that the acoustics weren’t especially good. As our awesome waiter told us, the space had previously been a law office, so the walls weren’t really made for drunken yuppies.

But, I was there for food, not architecture. And after much deliberation, I settled on their Cider Glazed Chicken Wings and French Fries. No, this wasn’t one dish, but two appetizers that added up to a not-so-small amount of money for what could often be had as a combo meal elsewhere. The wait was a bit long, and our awesome waiter explained that this was due to their small kitchen. Since the restaurant had been a law office, the kitchen was basically a converted storage closet. Awesome story? Yes. Good for speedy food? No. Yet, what they lacked in speed they made up for with their service.

Both my apps came out eventually and looked mighty good. The wings had been grilled before being doused in their chipotle, brown sugar and cider sauce. Despite a bit of char, I was a big fan of the grilling of the wings. It was a wise choice and added some unique flavor that doesn’t come in regular fried wings. The sauce itself was interesting and had great flavor if you’re into sweet wings. I prefer more kick, and while the chipotle added a bit of this I would have liked more.

The fries, though, were seriously awesome and I’m not sure why. They looked like pretty regular fries, were tossed with herbs and served with ketchup and aioli, but we just really took a liking to them.

It seems like The Corner Door will have a great future in its little corner. The food is a bit pricy for what it is, but it is pretty tasty. And while sweet wings may not be my cup of tea, there is certainly a contingent of (terrible) people out there who are into them.