Marijuana

1. Marijuana Using marijuana has serious physical, mental, social, and legal consequences. Marijuana is one of the most widely used illegal drugs.

2. Marijuana Hashish, or hash, is a stronger form of marijuana. Marijuana

3. Marijuana • Marijuana is considered a possible, a drug that may lead the user to try other, moredrugs. • Studies have shown that a teen who uses marijuana ismore likely to usethan a teen who has never used.

4. Marijuana • Theof marijuana use vary from person to person, and can be influenced by a person’sand.

5. Marijuana Health Risks of Marijuana Hallucinations and paranoia Impaired short-term memory, reaction time, concentration, and coordination Decreased initiative and ambition

6. Marijuana Health Risks of Marijuana Increased appetite In males, lowered sperm count and testosterone levels

7. Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use • Because marijuana is often, users face the sameas tobacco smokers. • Marijuana smoke contains more - chemicalstobacco smoke.

8. Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use Respiratory System Users often inhale the unfiltered smoke. Immune System Users may be more susceptible to infections. Reproductive System Users’ hormone levels are affected.

9. Physical Consequences of Marijuana Use , the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, isin body fat and traces of it can be present in thefor as long as a.

10. Mental and Emotional Consequences • Marijuana raises levels of a brain chemical calledthat produces a pleasurable feeling called a “.” • When the drug wears off, the pleasure sensation, often dramatically. This abrupt letdown is called a “.”

11. Mental and Emotional Consequences Marijuana users can experience slowreflexes and may suffer fromfeelings of anxiety andparanoia. Paranoia

12. Mental and Emotional Consequences distorted perception trouble walking trouble with thinking

13. Driving and Marijuana Use • Driving under the influence of marijuana isand. • It is dangerous because marijuana interferes withperception, increases reaction time, causes sleepiness,judgment, and slows.

14. Inhalants Inhalants can cause the of brain cells. All inhalants are extremely dangerous, and some are labeled as poisons.

15. Inhalants Some inhalants are prescribed by doctors, while others are inhaled to achieve a high. Inhalants

16. Inhalants liver and kidney damage blindness Inhaling solvents, aerosols, glues, paints, varnishes, and gasoline can cause brain damage paralysis cardiac arrest death

17. Inhalants Immediate Effects of Inhalants glassy stare nosebleeds impaired judgment lack of coordination

18. Inhalants • Inhalants can beinhaled when doing household chores. • When using, work in a well-ventilated room and wear a mask if a projectlong exposure to the fumes.

19. Consequences of Steroid Use Steroids can causehealth problems. Athletes who use steroids can face expulsion from a team or event, monetary fines, tarnished reputation, and jail time.

20. Consequences of Steroid Use The use ofanabolic-androgenic steroidscan result in unnatural muscle growth. Anabolic-androgenic steroids

21. Consequences of Steroid Use • Anabolic . • Androgenic.

22. Consequences of Steroid Use Side Effects of Steroid Use weak tendons and ligaments extreme mood swings high blood pressure liver and kidney tumors

23. Consequences of Steroid Use Effects on Males Shrinking testicles, reduced sperm count, baldness, development of breasts, increased risk of prostate cancer Effects on Females Facial hair, baldness, menstrual cycle changes, a deepened voice