Marijuana
By: Brianna Walker
Fact #1
Kids who frequently use marijuana are four times more likely to act violently or damage property.
Fact #2
They are five times more likely to steal than those who don't use the drug.
Fact #3
Marijuana can lead to users consuming stronger drugs to achieve the same high.
Fact #4
Short Term Effects: Loss of coordination and distortions in the sense of time, vision, and hearing, sleepiness, reddening of the eyes, increased appetite and relaxed muscles.
Fact #5
In the first hour of smoking marijuana, a user's risk of a heart attack could increase fivefold.
Fact #6
School performance is reduced through impaired memory and lessened ability to solve problems.
Fact #7
Long Term Effects: Long term use can cause psychotic symptoms.
Fact #8
It can damage the lungs and the heart, worsen the symptoms of bronchitis and cause coughing and wheezing.
Fact #9
It may reduce the body's ability to fight infections and illness.
Fact #10
Marijuana is a mixture of dried out leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds of the hemp plant. It is usually green, brown, or gray in color.