By Yesica & Christian

What is Marijuana?

• Marijuana is a Green, Brown, or Gray mixture of dried leaves and seeds.• Common known names for Marijuana are: Pot Herb Weed Grass

Mary Jane Gangster

Chronic

What Does Marijuana Cause?

• All forms of Marijuana are mind-altering. (They change how the brain works.)• Marijuana contains THC, and 400 other

chemicals• Marijuana’s effects on the user differ depend

on the strength or potency of the THC.• Thought the potency has increased in Marijuana since the 1970’s

Negative EffectsShort Term Effects

• Distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)

• Problems with memory and Learning• Loss of Coordination• Trouble with thinking and problem-solving• Increased heart rate, reduced blood pressure. Sometimes Marijuana use can also produce

anxiety, fear, distrust, or panic.

Effect on the Brain

• Active ingredient in Marijuana, Delta-9

Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC• This can cause you:1. Hallucinations2. Delusions3. Impaired Memory4. Disorientation

Long-Terms Effects

• Respiratory Problems• THC plays a roll in

cancer• Failure in your Immune

System• Risk of Heart Attack• Impaired Judgment• Risk of addiction

Marijuana Behaviors

• Behaviors range from:

• Loss of self control• Unusual behavior • Hallucinations• Loss of reality • Decrease in alertness• Risk of Schizophrenia

Family

• Financially • Mentally• Physically

Society

•People who use lose their jobs• Health bills•Bad influences

Thank You for watching…!!!

MLT

• http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/pot/a/blub031013.htm

• http://www.nida.nih.gov/researchreports/marijuana/marijuana2.html

• http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1808

• http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/facts/drugs-marijuana.aspx?utm_campaign=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_content=marijuana#