MarijuanaMOST COMMONLY USED ILLICIT DRUG IN THE UNITED STATES!!!!

Street Names for Marijuana(a mixture of dried-out leaves, stems, flowers and seeds of the hemp plant)PotHerbWeedGrassWhiteWidowGanjaAstro TurfTexas Tea

BhangDaggaDopeHempHome GrownJMary JaneReeferRoach

Street Names for Hashish(Tan, brown or black resin that is dried and pressed into bar, sticks or balls)ChocolateHashS#!+

Main Active IngredientTHC (delta-9-tetrahydrocanabinol)Damages nerve cells in part of brain where memories are formedMakes it hard to remember things

Short Term EffectsSensory distortionPanicAnxietyPoor coordination of movementLowered reaction timeAfter initial up, the user feels sleepy or depressedIncreased heartbeat (and risk of heart attack)

Long Term EffectsReduced resistance to common illnessesSuppression of the immune systemGrowth disordersIncrease of abnormally structured cells in the bodyReduction of male sex hormonesRapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions to the brain could be permanentStudy difficultiesApathy, drowsiness, lack of motivationPersonality and mood changesInability to understand things clearly

Compared to CigarettesContains 50-70% more carcinogens than tobacco smokeMarijuana users inhale more deeply and hold breath longer = increased exposureCauses 5 times more carbon monoxide to accumulate in blood3 times more tar inhaled1/3 more tar settles in respiratory tract1 joint does same damage as 5 cigarettes