What is Marijuana? A dry shredded mix of flowers, seeds, and leaves of the Cannabis Sativa plant. Most commonly abused illegal drug which affects memory, judgment, and perception.

THC Main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. The amount of THC in marijuana determines how strong the effects will be. Absorbed in the tissues and organs and can be detected by urine, and blood for up to 60 days after you have used marijuana. Nerve cells in the brain contain receptors that bind to THC and stimulate the release of dopamine.

How is marijuana administered? Smoked/Inhaled: –as a cigarette: Joint –Cigars that have been emptied: Blunt –in a water pipe: Bong Orally –Mixed with food –Brewed as tea

Marijuana and its psychological effects: Decrease coordination Decrease spatial awareness Disorientation Impaired memory Delusions Hallucinations

Other Facts on Marijuana Using marijuana can worsen depression and lead to more serious mental health disorders, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and even suicide in teens. Psychological dependent

Marijuana laced with other drugs such as cocaine, heroin, meth, PCP, etc., can have dangerous and even fatal effects on the individual. Combining alcohol and marijuana can be fatal since marijuana suppress nausea. The individual may not vomit the excess alcohol and die from alcohol poisoning. Other Facts on Marijuana

In one recent study that followed nearly 2,000 teenagers as they became young adults, young people who smoked marijuana at least five times were twice as likely to have developed psychosis over the next 10 years as those who didn’t smoke pot.