Marijuana
By: Ally Hobbs and Gabi Ospelt
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana is a mixture of the dried and shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers of the cannabis sativa- the hemp plant. The mixture can be green, brown or gray.
How is marijuana abused?
Marijuana is commonly smoked using pipes, bongs, hand-rolled cigarettes called "joints". Sometimes it is combined with tobacco in partially hollowed out cigarettes or cigars. It can also be brewed as a tea or mixed with foods.
How does marijuana effect the brain?
Marijuana releases a chemical called THC which when smoked, is passed from the lungs directly into the blood stream. IT then gets carried to organs throughout the body, such as the brain.
Most of the cannabis receptors are found in parts of the brain that influence pleasure, memory, thinking, concentration, sensory and time perception and coordination movement.
What are other effects of marijuana?
Effects on health: Increased heart rate, respiratory problems, increased risk for mental health problems and unborn baby problems.
Effects on school and social life: reduced school performance, impaired driving, potential gateway to other drugs
Can you get addicted?
Yes, marijuana can be addictive
some withdrawal symptoms could be: irritability, sleeplessness, lack of appetite, weight loss, anxiety, and/or drug cravings
some withdrawal symptoms could be: irritability, sleeplessness, lack of appetite, weight loss, anxiety, and/or drug cravings
Can you die from usage?
An overdose can lead to death.
Also, due to effects on judgement, perception and coordination people can injure themselves more easily.
Also, due to effects on judgement, perception and coordination people can injure themselves more easily.
How many teens abuse this drug?
In the last year, about...
11.8% of 8th graders have used this drug.
25.4% of 10th graders have used this drug.
34.9% of 12th graders have used this drug.
11.8% of 8th graders have used this drug.
25.4% of 10th graders have used this drug.
34.9% of 12th graders have used this drug.
What should you do if someone needs help?
You should either call a life line, or a substance abuse treatment facility.
What classification does marijuana belong in?
Marijuana is a cannabis drug.