WHAT IS CANNABIS?

• Cannabis, or marijuana, comes from a plant.
• The dried buds of the female plant contain the highest concentration of psychoactive compounds. These buds are usually what is sold and consumed as marijuana.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS?

• In small quantities, users find cannabis both relaxing and stimulating.
• The senses are enhanced, as well as the appetite.
• In larger quantities (or with stronger strains) the effects may feel similar to LSD or Mushrooms. Users may experience nausea, mild hallucinations, anxiety, or paranoia.
• Cannabis tends to cause an increase in heart rate, reddening of the eyes, and dryness in the mouth.

IS CANNABIS ADDICTIVE?

• While some people use cannabis regularly, cannabis does not create a physical dependence and users do not experience withdrawal symptoms. Yet, based on studies it can be psychologically addictive.

WHAT ARE THE DRAWBACKS OF USING CANNABIS?

• Smoking anything, including cannabis, can damage the lungs, throat, and mouth.
• Cannabis is a Schedule I narcotic, and getting caught with it can lead to serious consequences.
• Cannabis slows down reaction time and impairs driving.
• Some people feel uncomfortable, nauseous, or paranoid after using cannabis.
• Since 1991 pot use increased 180%
• A recent study conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, finds Marijuana ingredient (THC) promotes tumor growth and impairs anti-tumor defenses. The study suggests that regular use of marijuana may increase the risk of respiratory tract cancer.
• Marijuana smoke deposits four times as much tar in the respiratory tract as does a comparable amount of tobacco thus may be more of a cancer risk than smoking tobacco.
• Two out of three teens can find drugs within 5-10 minutes on any high school campusMarijuana is known as a psychoactive drug (Psych meaning mind plus active meaning change = mind altering). The mind altering chemical in Marijuana is tetrohydrocannabol or (THC).
• People on marijuana will have irritated eyes. They may be bloodshot or have a dazed or expressionless appearance. They will often have dry lips and "cotton mouth" and drink large amounts of liquids to satiate their thirst. They may walk around in a daze staring out into space or at nothing and may go into fits of laughter.
• One marijuana joint equals one pack of cigarettes.

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