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Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse. Tobacco Law/Gateway Drugs Lesson One. Tobacco and the Law. Purchasing or attempting to purchase tobacco products by a minor under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. Sale of or providing Tobacco products to a minor under 18 years of age is prohibited by law.

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Substance Abuse

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  1. Substance Abuse Tobacco Law/Gateway Drugs Lesson One 7th Grade

  2. Tobacco and the Law Purchasing or attempting to purchase tobacco products by a minor under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. Sale of or providing Tobacco products to a minor under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. Upon Conviction, a Class C misdemeanor, including a fine of to $500, may be imposed. 7th Grade

  3. A Minor Caught with Tobacco The officer who witnesses the offense may issue a citation or a warning. The offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not to exceed $250. In addition to the fine of up to $250, a minor may also be required to attend an 8 hour tobacco awareness class, perform 8-12 hours of community service, and/or incur a six-month delay or loss of drivers license based on the court’s decision as stated in the following laws. 7th Grade

  4. Gateway Drugs Gateway drugs are any mood altering drugs that do not cause physical dependence, but may lead to the use of addictive drugs. The 4 most commonly known gateway drugs are: Alcohol, Marijuana, Club Drugs, and Anabolic Steroids 7th Grade

  5. This is the end of Tobacco Law/Gateway Drugs Lesson. STOP 7th Grade

  6. Substance Abuse Marijuana Lesson Two 7th Grade

  7. What’s In Marijuana? The cannabis plant, from which marijuana is derived, has over 400 different chemicals. The change in the user’s physical and mental state, or high, is caused by the chemical called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. THC is a psychoactive or mind-changing drug. The more THC that is contained in marijuana, then the stronger the high and the longer it lasts. 7th Grade

  8. Introduction to Marijuana AKA: Cannabis, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Herb, Pot, Weed Marijuana is a mind-changing drug made from a plant called Cannabis Sativa. A marijuana cigarette, or joint, is made from dried parts of the plant, everything but the main stem and roots. It is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States. Teens are the most vulnerable to being exposed to marijuana. 7th Grade

  9. This is not your parents’ pot! Over the years, drug tests on confiscated Marijuana show a stronger product than in the past. The average THC levels in current marijuana on the street is more than four times that found in the marijuana of the 1970s. 7th Grade

  10. What Happens When You’re Smoking Marijuana? First time users’ reactions vary. Some people may have little reaction such as an upset stomach, others may even become scared of the feelings marijuana causes. Marijuana alters your decision making process by lowering your inhibitions and perceptions of consequences of risky decisions. Perhaps one of the most well known side effect is hunger. “The Munchies” 7th Grade

  11. What Happens When You’re Smoking Marijuana? People have different reactions when smoking marijuana. Some people become hysterical and laugh at things that they normally wouldn’t laugh at. Others start talking a lot or become very quiet. Thinking becomes slower and time seems to slow down. Marijuana users may experience panic reactions such as paranoia, abnormal fears, and anxiety. 7th Grade

  12. Marijuana and School Marijuana and school don’t mix. Marijuana makes it harder for users to concentrate, and thinking slows down. It damages the user’s memory, and things such as simple math problems become extremely difficult. One of the prevalent effects of marijuana is the decline in school performance. 7th Grade

  13. Impact On Your Health Short-term effects: - Problems with memory and learning - Distorted perception - Trouble with thinking and problem solving - Loss of motor coordination - Increased heart rate Using marijuana weekly or more frequently can double the risk of teen depression and anxiety. Marijuana can also be connected to suicide. 7th Grade

  14. Impact On Your Health Marijuana smokers have the same respiratory problems as tobacco smokers, since the chemicals in tobacco smoke is similar to marijuana smoke. Smoking marijuana can lead to lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and lung cancer. Marijuana smoke has more cancer-causing ingredients than tobacco smoke. Marijuana can increase the heart rate up to 50% faster than the normal heart rate. It can also lead to chest pains and very low blood pressure in people with heart diseases. Since it increases the heart rate, marijuana makes it harder to play sports. 7th Grade

  15. The Dangers of Marijuana Decisions you make about Marijuana will make a major impact on your life. Big decision / Big consequences 7th Grade

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