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MARIJUANA

MARIJUANA. THE FACTS. MARIJUANA. Has effects on many parts of the body Has more than 400 known chemicals in one joint Is often “laced” with other drugs Is usually the first, and most frequently used, illegal drug Is not used by as many teens as you think!. THC.

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MARIJUANA

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  1. MARIJUANA THE FACTS

  2. MARIJUANA • Has effects on many parts of the body • Has more than 400 known chemicals in one joint • Is often “laced” with other drugs • Is usually the first, and most frequently used, illegal drug • Is not used by as many teens as you think!

  3. THC • The “active ingredient” in marijuana • Is fat soluble • May be stored in the body for up to 28 days • Is stored in areas of high fat content: the lungs, brain and reproductive organs

  4. AS A HALLUCINOGEN • MARIJUANA CAUSES SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS • CAUSES USER TO FEEL EUPHORIC • ALTERS SENSE OF TIME AND SPACE • CAUSES LACK OF CONCENTRATION AND COORDINATION • CAUSES MOOD CHANGES

  5. HARMFUL EFFECTS ON THE BODY • May cause chronic cough • Chronic lung disease, bronchitis, emphysema • Irritates air passages • Marijuana joints contain more carcinogens than tobacco cigarettes • Increased heart rate and appetite • Disrupts ovulation and menstrual cycle • Decreases sperm count

  6. USING MARIJUANA • By young males before and during puberty can have harmful long term effects on their reproductive systems • Can dramatically increase the risk of lung diseases!

  7. USING MARIJUANA • Slows the process for new learning • Reduces inhibitions • Impairs the ability to do complex tasks • Decreases the effect of the immune system

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