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Marijuana

Marijuana. FACTS THC = Drug in Marijuana Mind Altering Psychologically & Physiologically Addictive In Body for Weeks-Months 4x More Tar than Cigarettes Fat Soluble – Deposits in Brain, Testes, & Ovaries Penetrates Placenta Gateway – Other Drugs

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Marijuana

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  1. Marijuana FACTS • THC = Drug in Marijuana • Mind Altering • Psychologically & Physiologically Addictive • In Body for Weeks-Months • 4x More Tar than Cigarettes • Fat Soluble – Deposits in Brain, Testes, & Ovaries • Penetrates Placenta • Gateway – Other Drugs • Does not effect brain stem (breathing = not likely fatal)

  2. SHORT TERM Blood Shot Eyes Impairs Tracking Ability Dry Throat & More Thirsty Slurred Speech Impaired Coordination Slow reflexes Impaired judgment Distorted Sense of Time & Distance Sleepiness Relaxation Increased Hunger Intense Anxiety Increased Heart Rate Loss of Short Term Memory Marijuana

  3. Marijuana LONG TERM • Weakens Immune System • Increased Respiratory Infections, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Lung Cancer • Increased Blood Pressure • Impaired Memory & Learning • Anxiety & Panic Attacks • Decreased Motivation • May Damage Reproductive System

  4. SHORT TERM Sensory Illusions, Distortions of Reality, Dizziness & Weakness, Enhanced Emotions, Out of Body Feelings, Increased Energy, Loss of Judgment HEALTH RISKS Panic & Self Injury, Memory Loss & Flashbacks, Ecstasy = Hyperthermia, Heart Attack, DEATH K & PCP = Numbness & Dangerously Slow Breathing EXAMPLES Mushrooms LSD Ecstasy Ketamine PCP Hallucinogens/Psychedelics

  5. Hallucinogens: Ecstasy

  6. Hallucinogens: LSD

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