If I Take Marijuana Edibles, Not Regularly But A Once In A Blue Moon Fashion Will It Stunt Development, Like Bone Development, Brain Development

Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2020

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Question : I'm 19 years old. I don't smoke because I take my health seriously, but If I take marijuana edibles, not regularly but a once in a blue moon fashion. Will it stunt development, like bone development, brain development, or will it have adverse effects like bones degrading or decrease my sexual health and not allow me to have kids in the future.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

Intermittent use will not cause any of the mentioned conditions.

However, it might lure you into progressive regular and heavy use. My advice to my patients is never to start as these are habit-forming and you may get addicted. With addiction, serious side effects as well as use disorders would become quite common.

I hope these guides and helps.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (43 minutes later)

Thank you for the response.

I also was wondering if it would decrease height or penis size and cause erectile dysfunction. I know my questions sound crazy, but my mind entertains lies sometimes that isn't true.

Thank you for your time.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Has no effects on the above!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These are not known side effects. However, I encourage you not to try using any habit forming substance including cannabinol.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana