Drug awareness and preventation

1. Facts and Information

2.  Scientific name Cannabis Sativa (the hemp
plant).
 Average age people start smoking marijuana is
under 14 years.
 THC is the primary mind-altering agent in
marijuana.
 In small doses, marijuana acts as a sedative. In
larger amounts, it can cause hallucinations.

3.  THC-tetrahydrocannabinol
 Mood and mind altering.
 Reaches the brain rapidly within as little as 14
seconds after inhalation.
 Binds to proteins in the blood.
 Stays stored in body fat tissues 5 Days after
smoking.
 20 percent of the THC remains stored in fat.

4.  Alters mood, coordination, memory, self
perception.
 Slowing time, heightened sensitivity, extreme
hunger, dry mouth.
 Hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, and paranoia.
 Alters several neurotransmitter systems in the
brain.

5.  70 percent more cancer causing chemical
benzopyrene than in tobacco smoke.
 In laboratory tests, tars from marijuana smoke
produce tumors when applied to animal skin.
 Studies suggest that prolonged marijuana use
causes cancer.
 Reduces lung functions.
 Greater chance of contracting respiratory
illnesses.

6.  Increases heart rate and decreases blood
pressure.
 Abnormally low blood pressure.
 Decreases oxygen flow to the body.
 Individuals with angina and other cardiovascular
problems increase the danger of heart attacks
when they smoke marijuana.

7.  Marijuana is an Illegal drug.
◦ Marijuana will cause you to lose your job!!!
◦ You can go to jail!!!
 Dangerous & Risky
◦ “gateway drug”
 Individuals who use are more likely to progress to other
drugs.

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9. For more information please contact
Shawn Linda Brown @708-655-2706
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10. For more information please contact
Shawn Linda Brown @708-655-2706
By Email browlnd3@aol.com
Thank You