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.
Research has found that people who use marijuana over a long period of time can have more lasting side effects. For example: Changes in the brain. Marijuana can affect the parts of the brain that play a role in our ability to remember, multitask, and pay attention. Fertility issues. Animal studies suggest that using a lot of marijuana might be linked to decreased sperm count in men and delayed ovulation in women.