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Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

MARIJUANA. Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse. MARIJUANA. DEFINITION/ DESCRIPTION/ ORIGIN. cannabis plant THC=active ingredient. MARIJUANA. NAMES OF SPECIFIC DRUGS IN CATEGORY. marijuana hash (hashish). MARIJUANA. PHYSICAL EFFECTS. coughing bloodshot eyes increased appetite

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Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

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  1. MARIJUANA Ch. 23: Drug Use & Abuse

  2. MARIJUANA DEFINITION/ DESCRIPTION/ ORIGIN • cannabis plant • THC=active ingredient

  3. MARIJUANA NAMES OF SPECIFIC DRUGS IN CATEGORY • marijuana • hash (hashish)

  4. MARIJUANA PHYSICAL EFFECTS • coughing • bloodshot eyes • increased appetite • altered hormone levels • cancer • weakened immune system

  5. MARIJUANA PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS • hallucinations • paranoia • impaired memory

  6. MARIJUANA LEGAL MEDICAL USE FOR HUMANS in some states • AIDS • cancer • glaucoma

  7. MARIJUANA MISCELLANEOUS INFO. is one of the “gateway” drugs

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