Dependence/Addiction Definition – the physical(body) or

psychological (mind) craving for a drug Characteristics of Addiction Varies in the amount of time it takes for a

person to become addicted – could be very first usage

Varies with each person’s personalityWithdrawal symptoms occur if the

person stops usage

Dependence/Addiction Tolerance develops – need more and more

of the drug for the same effect Lack of control of drug usage – doesn’t

matter what is happening-need the drug in the body to function

Social, physical and financial problems begin to occur

Why drugs effect people differentlyPhysical differences in body chemistry,

body typeTolerance levels are variedBody weight variesFood in stomach effects the reaction to

the drugEmotional state of each person is

different

Why drugs effect people differentlyExternal setting may vary- where live,

climate, neighborhood, economic position

How the drug is delivered (taken into body) and the amount of the drug

III MarijuanaPhysical effectsShort term

Increases the heart rate Increases appetitie Irritate eyes (blood shot eyes) Dry mouth Confusion “spaced out feeling”

III Marijuana Lack of coordination and concentration Paranoia and psychosis

Long Term effects lung damage Dependence Lack of motivation Memory and comprehension is effected

(school work and job responsibility)

MarijuanaPossible birth defectsEffects reproductive process(sperm Cell

damage)

Psychological/Behavioral effectsDependenceBurn-out; loss of motivation to

work,perform, take responsibility

Marijuana

Laws vary from state to state – misdemeanor with a small fine to criminal charges with jail time

Requests for use medically – glaucoma

Marijuana smoke has more cancer causing substances than cigarette smoke