Catalyst 5/23/14Write down and answer the

following question on your Catalyst sheet:

How is LSD typically taken?What could possibly be

dangerous about LSD?

SONG: KID CUDI – MARIJUANA

Finals (Writing Component)NEXT WEEK THURSDAY/FRIDAY (MAY

29/30)4-5 short answer questions on this drug unitMake sure you study your notes and

understand the effects of drugs on the brain and on society

Travel Posters Since LSD & psilocybin allow users to go on

“trips”… We’re going to make our own travel ads! It’s up to you whether or not you want to make

it an advertisement for a good trip or a warning poster for a bad trip

Must include the following: Reference to either LSD or psilocybin A catchy slogan (e.g. “Fly high with LSD!”) Drawings of what you think you’d experience on a

good or bad trip Lots of colors Mention of effects of LSD or psilocybin we learned

You have ~30 minutes today in class to work on these posters. Be creative!

Poster Due DateThese are due Tuesday next week!

Marijuana (Cannabis)5/22/14

Marijuana “Mixed” effects

Properties of stimulants, depressants & hallucinogens

Marijuana is technically addictive, although less so than most drugs

The active chemical in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Comes from the Cannabis plant Plant also used as “hemp,” a material used for many

goods

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the world

Effects of Marijuana Physical effects

Reddening of eyes Mouth dryness Increased heart rate Muscle relaxation

Psychoactive effects Euphoria Paranoia/anxiety (leading to panic

attacks) Relaxation & stress reduction Introspection Altered sense of time and memory Increased appetite

History of Marijuana Native to Central & South Asia, used for medicinal

properties Ancient history of religious/ritual use

12th century - Muslims made it into hashish (hash)

1937 – Marihuana Tax Act Prohibited production of cannabis in the US Hemp was a cheap alternative to paper pulp Hearst and other influential businessmen felt hemp

threatened their supply of wood used for newspapers

1970 – synthetic form of THC approved for medicinal use 2012 – marijuana legalized in Washington and Colorado

Reefer Madness (1936)Anti-marijuana propaganda movie that helped

sway popular opinion to pass the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjHOBJzhb0

Marijuana & the BrainTo help regulate dopamine levels, your brain

naturally creates neurotransmitters to block dopamine release

Your brain naturally produces chemicals called cannabinoids that work to block these neurotransmitter blockers so dopamine levels increase

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) works as a stronger version of your natural cannabinoids, increasing dopamine release

Pros & Cons of Marijuana In the margins of your notes (or on a separate

sheet of paper), take 1 minute to write down what you think are the pros and cons of marijuana use

Stand Up If…You listed more pros than consOne of your pros involves “medical uses”One of your cons involves “makes you

dumber” or “makes you lazy”You think marijuana is not deadly (hasn’t killed

anyone)You think marijuana should be legalized

Medical MarijuanaMarijuana has several medicinal

uses:AnxietyNausea & vomitingMigrainesMuscle spasmsGlaucoma (increased pressure in the

eye)

Video: How Medical Marijuana Works in Californiahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdQ-

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Negative Impacts of MarijuanaMarijuana use by itself has not killed

anyone directlyVery low toxicity

Nevertheless, marijuana use can be harmful:Panic attacks Impaired drivingPossible decreased IQ & increased psychosis

among teenage users

Article: Teenage Marijuana Use May Hurt Future IQ

Marijuana Legalization According to state law, the medicinal

use of cannabis is legal in several states

Possession of small amounts is decriminalized in several states as well

HOWEVER… US federal law still considers marijuana

to be illegal The federal government usually has

authority over citizens in its states

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