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.
Fact: Marijuana does not cause long-term cognitive impairment in users who start after 21 years old. The short-term effects of marijuana include immediate, temporary changes in thoughts, perceptions and information processing. The cognitive process most clearly affected by marijuana is short-term memory.