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MarijuanaBy: Nicole Evanski
What is Marijuana?Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers,
stems, and seeds from the hemp plant Cannabis
Sativa, which contains the psychoactive chemical
THC.
This plant can also be concentrated in resin
called hashish or a sticky black liquid called hash
oil.
How is Marijuana Used?
-hand rolled cigarettes (joints)
-pipes or water pipes (bongs)
-Cigars that are emptied of tobacco and refilled with a mixture of marijuana and tabacco.
-Can be mixed into food or brewed as tea.
Reasons it is used
Marijuana as a medicine
For the effect of THC
To relieve stress, anxiety, fear, pain or anger related to personal, psychological or family issues.
Popular culture endorses marijuana use
Low perception of harm
The opportunity to try marijuana presents itself
Peer, family or role model influence
People use marijuana because they were born with or develop certain personality dimensions, such as unconventionality, which make marijuana use non-taboo.
Curiosity
To Relax
Short-Term Effects
Small doses:
Poor memory and ability to learn
Short attention span
Food Cravings
Red glossy eyes
Altered sense of time and space
Large Doses:
Poor memory
Anxiety attacks or feelings of paranoia
Depression
Delusions
Hallucinations
Lethargic
Long-Term Effects
Breathing Problems (coughing and wheezing)
Surpresses immune system
Memory, learning, and energy are impaired
Reproductive hormones are decreased
Bronchitis, emphysema, bronchial asthma, soar throats, choughs, cronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Marijuana and the Brain
When smoked, THC rapidly passes from the
lungs into the bloodstream, which
carries the chemical to the brain and other
organs throughout the body.
Marijuana over activates the
endocannabinoidsystem causing the
“high”
A Study in New Zealand
ShowedPeople who began smoking marijuana
heavily in their teens lost an average of 8
points in IQ between age 13 and age 38.
Though, when used as an adult, there seems to be no decrease in
IQ
Is Marijuana Addictive? Yes.
Short-Term Users
9% of users become addicted
(This number increases among those who start young)
Long-Term Users
Users trying to quit report:
Irritability
Sleeplessness
Decreased appetite
Anxiety
Drug craving
Is Marijuana Medicine?
Many have called for the legalization of marijuana to treat conditions including pain & nausea caused by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other conditions.
The Marijuana plant contains hundreds of chemical compounds that may have different effects that vary from plant to plant, so it is not considered a legitimate medicine by the FDA.
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Even though marijuana has a various side effects, do you think helping ease
chronic diseases outweighs its negative effects?
Marijuana legality in States 2015
Medicinal
23 States and DC have enacted laws to legalize medical marijuana
Massachusetts being one of them
Recreational
4 State have legalized marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes
Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
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The FACTS!
Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S.
Combining marijuana with drinking even a small amount of alcohol greatly increases driving danger, more than either drug alone.
The World Health Organization ranks the U.S. first among 17 European and North American countries for prevalence of marijuana use.
Getting Help
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator at 1-800-622-HELP
www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
“When I was a kid I inhaled frequently. That was the point.”
-Barack Obama
Works Cited
http://drug.addictionblog.org/why-people-use-marijuana-top-10-reasons/
http://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/stopteendui/teens/resources/substances/marijuana/short-and-long-term-effects.cfm
http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
http://www.samhsa.gov/atod/cannabis