Marijuana 2015
Transcript of Marijuana 2015
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
endocannabinoid system 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.
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
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