The Pros And Cons Of Marijuana
Why We Should Not Use
Marijuana
The Damage it Causes
Statistics
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The effects of taking marijuana include rapid heart beat, disorientation and lack of physical coordination. Afterwards a person experiences sleepiness or depression. Some people will experience panic attacks or anxiety.
Some studies have linked heavy Marijuana use to brain abnormalities. This is very similar to what would happen with longterm drug abuse of a major drug.
Marijuana changes the structure of sperm cells. A man can become temporarily sterile. And a woman can have her menstrual cycle disrupted. Marijuana also causes abnormal cell division which can cause severe birth defects in pregnant women.
The THC in marijuana can stay in the body for weeks or longer and
affects …show more content…
a persons memory and mental capacity.
More Facts
• Marijuana is also known as “weed,” “pot,” “bud,” “grass,” “herb,”
“Mary Jane,” “MJ,” “reefer,” “skunk,” “boom,” “gangster,” “kif,”
“chronic,” and “ganja”
The potency of marijuana has increased from 4% in the 1980’s to
15% in the year 2012.
In 2009 the emergency departments in our country saw 370,000 marijuana related visits.
1 in 6 people who start using as a teen, and 25% to 50% percent of those who use it every day, become addicted to marijuana.
Real life
• Numerous real life cases have shown a person going from marijuana to hard drugs.
Many teens share stories of ditching or dropping out of school, lying to their parents, having a lack of motivation and even committing crimes while high on marijuana.
Driving while under the influence of marijuana causes problems with alertness, concentration, motor coordination and the ability to react quickly.
26.9 % of people with serious injuries due to a car accident tested positive for marijuana.
Take Action
• After quitting marijuana use a person will see improved lung use, and they will have more energy and stamina.
Quality of sleep will be restored after quitting marijuana use. A persons mood will stabilize after quitting marijuana and they will experience less highs and
lows.
Memory and the ability to learn will improve once marijuana use has been stopped.
Sex drive will return and fertility once marijuana has been stopped. References
• www.drugfreeworld.com/drugfacts/marijuana/th e harmful-effects.html www.marijuanaanonymous.org/literature/phamp lets/stories-by-teens http://www.haveigotaproblem.com/download/6 07/5-Instant-Health-Benefits-of-QuittingMarijuana
http://www.csam-asam.org/adverse-effectsmarijuana-healthcare-professionals
Marijuana
The Damage it Causes
Statistics
•
The effects of taking marijuana include rapid heart beat, disorientation and lack of physical coordination. Afterwards a person experiences sleepiness or depression. Some people will experience panic attacks or anxiety.
Some studies have linked heavy Marijuana use to brain abnormalities. This is very similar to what would happen with longterm drug abuse of a major drug.
Marijuana changes the structure of sperm cells. A man can become temporarily sterile. And a woman can have her menstrual cycle disrupted. Marijuana also causes abnormal cell division which can cause severe birth defects in pregnant women.
The THC in marijuana can stay in the body for weeks or longer and
affects …show more content…
a persons memory and mental capacity.
More Facts
• Marijuana is also known as “weed,” “pot,” “bud,” “grass,” “herb,”
“Mary Jane,” “MJ,” “reefer,” “skunk,” “boom,” “gangster,” “kif,”
“chronic,” and “ganja”
The potency of marijuana has increased from 4% in the 1980’s to
15% in the year 2012.
In 2009 the emergency departments in our country saw 370,000 marijuana related visits.
1 in 6 people who start using as a teen, and 25% to 50% percent of those who use it every day, become addicted to marijuana.
Real life
• Numerous real life cases have shown a person going from marijuana to hard drugs.
Many teens share stories of ditching or dropping out of school, lying to their parents, having a lack of motivation and even committing crimes while high on marijuana.
Driving while under the influence of marijuana causes problems with alertness, concentration, motor coordination and the ability to react quickly.
26.9 % of people with serious injuries due to a car accident tested positive for marijuana.
Take Action
• After quitting marijuana use a person will see improved lung use, and they will have more energy and stamina.
Quality of sleep will be restored after quitting marijuana use. A persons mood will stabilize after quitting marijuana and they will experience less highs and
lows.
Memory and the ability to learn will improve once marijuana use has been stopped.
Sex drive will return and fertility once marijuana has been stopped. References
• www.drugfreeworld.com/drugfacts/marijuana/th e harmful-effects.html www.marijuanaanonymous.org/literature/phamp lets/stories-by-teens http://www.haveigotaproblem.com/download/6 07/5-Instant-Health-Benefits-of-QuittingMarijuana
http://www.csam-asam.org/adverse-effectsmarijuana-healthcare-professionals