Marijuana Abuse By: Nicholas Caissie

Fun fact In 2013, more high school seniors regularly used marijuana than cigarettes as 22.7% smoked pot in the last month, compared to 16.3% who smoked cigarettes.

Effects from Marijuana Marijuana kills your brain cells Within a few minutes after inhaling marijuana smoke, a person’s heart rate speeds up, the breathing passages relax and become enlarged, and blood vessels in the eyes expand, making the eyes look bloodshot (red)

What does Marijuana Look like What does Marijuana Look like? The marijuana plant contains leaves, buds, stems, seeds and flowers which are used to produce a variety of forms.

Long Term Effects Reduced resistance to common illnesses (colds, bronchitis, etc.) Suppression of the immune system Growth disorders Increase of abnormally structured cells in the body Rapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions (injuries) to the brain could be permanent Reduced ability to learn and retain information Apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation Personality and mood changes Inability to understand things clearly

Short Term Effects Sensory distortion Panic Anxiety Poor coordination of movement Lowered reaction time After an initial “up,” the user feels sleepy or depressed Increased heartbeat (and risk of heart attack)

Why is Marijuana Unhealthy Marijuana kills your brain cells Marijuana smoke contains 50% to 70% more cancer causing substances than tobacco smoke Marijuana harms peoples memories Marijuana is not safe

Names for Marijuana Weed Mary Jane Pot Grass Dope - And Many more… Hash Herb Skunk Blunt Jolly green

By: Nicholas 