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• A dry shredded mix of flowers, seeds, and leaves of the Cannabis plant.

(Most commonly abused illegal drug in the world)

What is Marijuana?

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• Main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana; The amount of THC in marijuana determines how strong the effects will be.

• Absorbed in the tissues and organs and can be detected by urine, blood and hair follicles for 30 to 60 days after use.

• Nerve cells in the brain contain receptors that bind to THC and stimulate the release of dopamine.

• CBD does not appear to have any intoxicating effects such as those caused by THC, but may have an impact on disordered thinking and anxiety.

CBD(Cannabidiol)

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Smoked or Vaporized o as a cigarette: Jointo Cigars that have been emptied: Blunto in a water pipe: Bong

Orally – Edibleso Mixed with food, candy, drinks, etc.

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• Using marijuana can worsen depression and lead to more serious mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and even suicide in teens. (The amount of drug used, the age at first use, and genetic vulnerability have all been shown to influence this relationship.)

• Physical and psychological dependence(Approximately 1 in 6 marijuana users who start using this drug in their teens will become addicted. For daily users, the rate of addiction climbs to 25 to 50 percent.)

Other Facts on Marijuana

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• Marijuana laced with other drugs such as cocaine, heroin, meth, glass, embalming fluids, etc., can have dangerous and even fatal effects on the individual.

• Combining alcohol and marijuana can be fatal since marijuana suppress nausea. The individual may not vomit the excess alcohol and die from alcohol poisoning.

Other Facts on Marijuana

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In your opinion is the army veteran Ben a drug dealer? Why or why not? (1pt)

Technically, yes, he is a drug dealer. He is not a licensed seller of marijuana. He can only grow marijuana for himself.

Has legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Colorado eliminated the black market marijuana sales? Why or why not? (1 pt)

No, it has not from what they have seen so far. People like Ben who have authorization to grow it turn around and sell their extra marijuana for potentially a third of the cost of marijuana sold in stores. 40% of the marijuana that is currently being bought in Colorado is still being done so illegally. Also, Colorado has become the "black market" for other surrounding states.

What does the young boy suffer from that to make his parents believe he would benefit from using medicinal marijuana? (1 pt)

Doose Syndrome which is a form of epilepsy.

What is the name of the specific type of medicinal marijuana that Brayden's family thinks will help him and why? (1 pt)

"Charlotte's Web" (named after a girl Charlotte who showed to benefit from using it). It is very low in THC (so he would not get "high") and very high in CBD (the non‐psychoactive ingredient).

What hardships do families like Brayden's family face? (Explain at least 2) (2 pts)

• Many states do not offer legal medicinal marijuana and if they do, it may be very hard to get certain kinds like "Charlotte's Web."

• If they do have access, some types are extremely expensive (Charlotte's Web cost about $1000 per bottle which is a month's worth of medicine."

• Stigma can surround the family and the children giving them a false reputation or distorted reputation of being drug users.

What are some potential dangers of the new types of edible marijuana? (Explain at least 2 risks) (2pts)

• Many people do not understand the dosage so they consume too much and have negative paranoid reactions, sometimes even sending them to the ER.

• So many products look like candy and can send a very wrong message to children who may see these products.

How does the legalization in Colorado create problems for employers as well as employees? Explain. (2 pts)

• Even though it is legal for people 21 yrs or older, employers can drug test their employees at any time. If employees test positive they are subject to termination from their job because many employers have a zero‐tolerance policy for drug use.

CNBC - Marijuana Country: The Cannabis Boom

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Marijuana and its effects

• Decrease coordination• Decrease spatial awareness• Disorientation• Impaired memory• Delusions and Hallucinations• Anxiety and paranoia

Psychological:

Physical:• Red eyes• Dry mouth and burning sensation in throat/chest• Increase in heart rate• Muscle relaxation• May relieve nausea• Changes in sensation/numbness