Due to the ease and speed with which aliens become citizens through marriage, many aliens marry for immigration benefits rather than for love. The U.S. government is well aware of this, and will ask a number of personal questions of both spouses in order to test whether theyâre telling the truth.
Short-Term Effects. Almost immediately after first smoking marijuana the effects begin and may continue as long as two or three hours. A burning sensation in the mouth, a dry throat, bloodshot eyes and increased appetite are common.
Long-term detrimental effects of marijuana may include: 1  Respiratory problems: Marijuana smoke has many of the same irritating and lung-damaging properties as tobacco smoke. 2  Long-term users may develop a chronic cough and are at higher risk of lung infections.