weed!! tim nic
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done by: Timothy and Wyatt
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Names of Cannabis• Aunt Mary, Boom, Chronic
(Marijuana alone or with crack), Dope, Gangster, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Herb, Kif, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, Weed.
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Pictures of raw Cannabis
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Effects of Marijuana
• The THC* in marijuana passes through the body to cannabinoid receptors in the brain causing its main effects on the body.
• The THC rapidly passes through the body making its effects take place quickly.
*THC-main acting chemical in weed.
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EFFECTS CONT.
• The effects of marijuana vary from person to person.
• Some of the main effects are:
• distorted perceptions
• impaired coordination
• difficulty in thinking and problem solving
• problems with learning and memory
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Medical Purposes
• Marijuana has some medical use and is legal in two states in the U.S.
• Some medical uses are: • Pain reliever
• Reduces ‘Tics’ for Tourettes Syndrome• Scientists suggest might be therapy for
seizures.• There are many other medical uses for
marijuana that are being discovered as research is done.
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Reasons not to abuse Marijuana
• Weed is almost always described as a ‘Gateway’ drug. This means that marijuana users may be pushed or more likely to use other drugs.
• Mary J might not be addictive, but other drugs are. Such as cocaine, heroin, and opium.
• Abusing this drug is illegal in all 50 states.
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Throughout the years, there have been many campaigns and posters advertising against using marijuana. This poster was launched in the 1930’s.
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Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug.
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Sources
• www.nida.nih.gov
• www.medicalmarijuana.procon.org
• www.RightHealth.com