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CHAPTER 14:
Lesson 2:
Marijuana and other illegal drugs
MARIJUANA
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Marijuana- dried leaves and flowers of the hemp
plant, called cannabis sativa.
Pot, Weed, Grass, Herb are some nicknames
 Illegal drug that is usually smoked.
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Effects of Marijuana
THC- main active chemical in marijuana.
 THC alters the way the brain processes sensory
information.
 People experience a pleasant sensation for a short
while.
 It is also impossible to know what other harmful
substances may be mixed in with marijuana.
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SHORT AND LONG TERM EFFECTS
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Short Term Effects
Reduces reaction time and coordination, and impairs
judgment.
 High doses can cause anxiety and panic attacks.
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Long Term Effects
Users are at risk of same lung diseases that tobacco
users confront, including cancer.
 Depression, anxiety, and personality disturbances
which can cause users to fall behind in school or at
work.
 Loss of motivation with continued use can cause
problems with friends and family members.
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SAFETY RISKS
Users are at risk of getting arrested.
 Impaired reaction time and coordination can
make driving very dangerous.
 Marijuana effects judgment and cause teens to
use other substances.
 Marijuana and Addiction
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Can develop a tolerance to the drug, which can lead
to physical dependency and addiction.
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Each year more than 120,000 people seek treatment for
addiction to marijuana.
CLUB DRUGS
Drugs that are used at dance clubs and raves.
 Hallucinations, paranoia, and amnesia are
among the harmful effects.
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Amnesia- partial or total loss of memory.
 When mixed with alcohol, the effects of both
substances are increased and unpredictable.
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Two forms of club drugs:
Ecstasy
 Date rape drugs
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ECSTASY (MDMA)
Synthetic chemical created in illegal labs.
 Affects the user like a hallucinogens an
stimulants.
 It speeds up the central nervous system.
 Most of the time users do not know what is in the
drug.
 Taken in pill form.
 Some users will feel energized, happy and
relaxed, while others become nervous and
agitated. (last about 3-6 hrs)
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ECSTASY AFTER EFFECTS
Sadness, depression, and memory problems can
last for several days or longer.
 Effects within 30 minutes:
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Increased heart rate
Nausea
Dizziness
Chills
Sweating
Loss of appetite
Feelings of well being
Increased sense of confidence
Elevated blood pressure
ECSTASY
DATE RAPE DRUGS
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Rohypnol, commonly called roofie, is a club drug that
works by suppressing the CNS.
Colorless, odorless, and tasteless that comes in pill
form and leads to drug slipping.
Produces amnesia, so the person who has taken it
often has no memory of what happened.
GHB is another depressant of the CNS.
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Comes in liquid form and is also linked with sexual
assault.
Ketamine called Special K is an anesthetic
Snorted or sprinkled on tobacco or marijuana
 White powder can cause hallucinations, memory loss, and
severe breathing problems- even respiratory failure.
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DRUG SLIPPING
TEENS AND STEROID USE
Steroids will cause acne of the face, make your
hair fall out, and stunt your growth.
 Cause people to become very angry and violent
(roid rage)
 When hormone levels are not balanced, problems
with the development of female and male
characteristics can occur.
 Boys can grow breasts and girls can develop
mustaches or beards.
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ANABOLIC STERIODS
Anabolic steroids- synthetic substances related to
the male sex hormones.
 Help build muscle mass and enhance the
development of male characteristics.
 Generally abused by athletes to improve their
performance but can be used by anyone.
 Effects:
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Liver tumors, cancer, jaundice, high blood pressure,
kidney tumors, severe acne, and trembling.
 Males- shrinking of testicles and breast development
 Females- growth of facial hair, menstrual changes,
and deepened voice.
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