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.
Another long-term side effect of marijuana is dependence. One in 10 marijuana users develops a dependence on the drug, according to a 2014 study that reviewed 20 years of research on cannabis use. The researchers reported that one out of six marijuana users started using the drug during their teenage years.