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Marijuana

Marijuana. Statistics. Adolescents aged 12-17 who use marijuana weekly are… 9 times more likely to experiment with other drugs. 6 times more likely to run away from home 4 times more likely to engage in violence. What is Marijuana.

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Marijuana

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  1. Marijuana

  2. Statistics • Adolescents aged 12-17 who use marijuana weekly are… • 9 times more likely to experiment with other drugs. • 6 times more likely to run away from home • 4 times more likely to engage in violence

  3. What is Marijuana • Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers of the hemp plant (cannabis plant). • The chemical THC is the ingredient that typically makes a marijuana user high.

  4. How is it used • Marijuana is usually smoked as a cigarette (joint) or in a pipe or bong.

  5. How long does it stay in the body • THC is strongly absorbed by fatty tissue in various organs. Traces of THC can be detected in standard urine testing several days after a smoking session. However, in chronic heavy users, it can be detected for weeks after they have stopped.

  6. Short term effects • Problems with memory and learning • Distorted perceptions (sights, sounds, time touch) • Trouble with thinking and problem solving • Loss of motor coordination • Increased heart rate

  7. Long term effects • Cancer: 5 joints a day is similar to smoking a full pack of cigarettes. • Lungs: Coughing and wheezing, more chest colds. Lung infections • Immune system: THC damages the cells and tissues that help protect against disease. • Brain: Produces changes in the brain similar to cocaine, heroin, and alcohol users

  8. Recognizing a marijuana user • Bloodshot eyes • Odor on clothes or breath • Increased appetite or craving food • Silliness or laughter for no reason • Lack of concentration • Forgetfulness

  9. Signs continued • Bouts of depression • Fatigue • Decline in personal grooming • Decline in school • Withdrawal from family members • Personality changes • Unexplained disappearance of money or possessions

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