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The Effects from Using Cannabis: Where can I go For Support? •Addiction •Withdrawal symptoms for those trying to stop using it •Mild cognitive and motor impairment If you or a friend are using or abusing substances you need support, here are some options: •Increase in heart rate • High School Counsellor or Administrator • Youth Health Centre Coordinator • Your teachers or coaches • Your parents • Your doctor • IWK/ Emergency •May make mental health problems worse • Poison Centre (470-8161) •Development of early psychosis • Choices (470-6300) •Reduced concentration and coordination • The Kids Help Phone (1-800-6686868) • Police • Cobequid Teen Health Clinic (8696131) •Perceptual and sensory distortions •Hallucinations •Paranoia and panic •Lung problems (including cancer) •Memory loss •Difficulty getting pregnant or getting a woman pregnant •Harm to the baby during pregnancy •Depression (sadness) •Increased appetite •Decreased inhibitions •Bloodshot eyes, dry mouth, and dry throat •Lower testosterone levels and sperm counts in men •Increased testosterone in women, which can cause acne and increased facial and body hair •Diminished or complete loss of sexual pleasure •Deteriorating performance at school or at work •Experiencing a “burn out” characterized by muddled thinking •Exposure to illegal drug culture. Marijuana Use Yo u ’ l l wa n t t o r e a d this…... Millwood High Guidance Office Sources: City of Hamilton Public Health and Community Services (No Year). Cannabis Facts. Hamilton. National Crime Prevention Council (No Year). Marijuana—Common, Dangerous, and Still Illegal. Washington, DC. 141 Millwood Drive Lr. Sackville, N.S. B4E 0A1 Ph: (902) 864-7535 Fx: (902) 864-7567 mwhs @ hrsb.ns.ca What is Marijuana? Marijuana and Hash/Hashish come from the plant Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana is produced from the flowering tops and Hash/Hashish from the resin of the plant. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the psychoactive chemical in cannabis. There are also 460 other chemicals found in this drug. Some of the street names are: Acapulco gold, ace, bhang, Colombian, ganja, grass, hemp, Mary Jane, sinse, Panama Gold, pot, reefer, joint, stick, rope, blunts, smoke, bud, and weed. Cannabis is illegal: • It has not been decriminalized. • It is purchased from criminals and will bring you closer to criminal activity. • Depending on where an individual is arrested, penalties for possession, use, and dealing can be harsh. • Convicted individuals face fines, possible imprisonment, a criminal record, and lost job opportunities. Cannabis is as harmful as cigarette smoking: • Some people will mix marijuana with cigarettes. This is called a spliff. When they do this they are now getting chemicals from both tobacco and marijuana. • 2 – 3 joints per day are equal to 20 or more cigarettes. • Marijuana smokers can also get all the same lung diseases as cigarette smokers. Cannabis is natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy: Cannabis has an effect on your ability to drive: • Smoking cannabis and driving is as deadly as drinking and driving. • Research shows that THC can affect your ability to drive for 5 or more hours after smoking. • The government is trying to make road-side tests for police to use to be able to tell if someone has used cannabis before driving. • Many teens think that because cannabis is a plant, it is safe and healthy. This is not true. • The following drugs come from plants, and they are not healthy: tobacco, heroin, and cocaine.