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. Hallucinations

2. Delusions

3. Impaired Memory

4. 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 losetheir 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#