The Truth About MarijuanaThe Truth About Marijuana

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1. Marijuana is much weaker 1. Marijuana is much weaker today than it was in the 1960’s today than it was in the 1960’s

and much less dangerousand much less dangerous AgreeAgree Disagree Disagree

EVIDENCE:EVIDENCE: Marijuana is much stronger today- and Marijuana is much stronger today- and

more dangerous- than it was in the more dangerous- than it was in the 1960’s. Today, there is much more 1960’s. Today, there is much more THC in marijuanaTHC in marijuana

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2. There are several risks of 2. There are several risks of getting stoned just oncegetting stoned just once

AgreeAgree DisagreeDisagree EvidenceEvidence There is no way to predict exactly There is no way to predict exactly

what will happen if you get high. It what will happen if you get high. It depends on the type of person you depends on the type of person you are, where you are, and the strength are, where you are, and the strength of the marijuana.of the marijuana.

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There are also many other There are also many other risks of getting stoned just risks of getting stoned just

once.once. Unsafe driving (you or someone else)Unsafe driving (you or someone else) Other accidents (drowning, falling, fire)Other accidents (drowning, falling, fire) Doing things you might regret (taking Doing things you might regret (taking

dangerous risks)dangerous risks) Felling anxiousFelling anxious Getting Panicky (paranoid)Getting Panicky (paranoid) Losing control of yourselfLosing control of yourself

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3. Smoking marijuana won’t 3. Smoking marijuana won’t really affect how well a student really affect how well a student

does in school.does in school. AgreeAgree DisagreeDisagree EvidenceEvidence Smoking marijuana makes it hard to Smoking marijuana makes it hard to

concentrate and remember.concentrate and remember. Individuals also begin to lost interest Individuals also begin to lost interest

in everything (school, grades, friends, in everything (school, grades, friends, family) except getting stoned.family) except getting stoned.

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4. If a person is high on 4. If a person is high on marijuana, they probably marijuana, they probably

should not drive a car.should not drive a car. Smoking marijuana makes it hard to Smoking marijuana makes it hard to

concentrate and remember.concentrate and remember. It is just as dangerous to drive a car It is just as dangerous to drive a car

stoned as it is drunk.stoned as it is drunk. Smoking marijuana slows down your Smoking marijuana slows down your

reaction time and interferes with reaction time and interferes with your coordination.your coordination.

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5. Marijuana does not cause 5. Marijuana does not cause dependencedependence

AgreeAgree DisagreeDisagree EvidenceEvidence

There are many signs of dependence There are many signs of dependence such as needing to get stoned to hang such as needing to get stoned to hang out with friends.out with friends.

Feeling like the party is not fun unless Feeling like the party is not fun unless you are stonedyou are stoned

Getting stoned if you feel nervous, angry, Getting stoned if you feel nervous, angry, lonely, or depressedlonely, or depressed

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6. Marijuana is not as bad for 6. Marijuana is not as bad for the lungs as cigarettes.the lungs as cigarettes.

Agree______Agree______ Disagree_____Disagree_____ EvidenceEvidence Marijuana has many of the same Marijuana has many of the same

cancer-causing tars that cigarettes cancer-causing tars that cigarettes do—this can lead to lung damage.do—this can lead to lung damage.

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7. Marijuana can make a 7. Marijuana can make a person feel better for a long person feel better for a long

time if they are angry or lonelytime if they are angry or lonely AgreeAgree DisagreeDisagree Evidence:Evidence: Sometimes smoking marijuana Sometimes smoking marijuana

blocks uncomfortable feelings but blocks uncomfortable feelings but the problem that caused those the problem that caused those feelings is still there when the feelings is still there when the marijuana wears off.marijuana wears off.

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8.8. Most people can predict Most people can predict exactly what will happen if exactly what will happen if they get high on marijuanathey get high on marijuana

AgreeAgree DisagreeDisagree Evidence:Evidence: Individuals can not predict exactly Individuals can not predict exactly

what will happen if you get high on what will happen if you get high on marijuana. It depends on the kind of marijuana. It depends on the kind of person you are, where you are, and person you are, where you are, and the strength of the marijuana.the strength of the marijuana.