Marijuana

Quiz October 25th OPEN NOTE! Diseases of the Respiratory System Label the Respiratory System Chemicals in Tobacco Alcohol Foldable Marijuana Fact Sheet

Around the Room Activity

Prevalence of Marijuana Use After each statement, raise your hand and give your best estimate in percentage form. After all guesses have been written, you will form the human bar graph

What percentage of teenagers have used marijuana in the past month?

What percentage of teenagers use marijuana daily?

Immediate Effects Increase in heart and pulse rate Red Eyes Dryness in mouth and throat Mild decrease in body temperature

Long Term Effects THC, the active ingredient in marijuana is absorbed by tissues and organs. THC can stay in your body for up to a month Studies of monkeys trained to smoke marijuana 5 days a week showed significant changes in the structure of brain cells.

More Long Term Effects Can increase the HR by up to 50% and can cause chest pain Affects lungs due to inhaling unfiltered smoke and holds in the lungs as long as possible. Can affect white blood cell formation necessary for the body’s immune system Can affect reproductive systems in males and females.

Affects the Central Nervous System Low amounts of marijuana can induce restlessness with an increasing sense of well- being. Often reported a change of sensory perception, experiencing more vivid sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. Marijuana use temporarily impairs short-term memory and can alter one’s sense of time. Reduces ability to perform many tasks requiring concentration, swift reactions, and coordination

How it Affects continued More potent marijuana intensifies these reactions Image distortions Loss of personal identity Fantasies Hallucinations Marijuana is much stronger today than it was 20 years ago, only increasing dangers associated with use.

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