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By: Breanna, Ruhma, and Ambreen Legalizing Marijuana By: Breanna, Ruhma, and Ambreen

What is Marijuana? Marijuana also known as Cannabis, comes from the Cannabis plant that is intended for psychoactive drug use or medical care. Marijuana is mainly used for mental and psychic effects which gives an effect of an heightened mood, referred to as being high /stoned.

Why? Treatment for illnesses Autism Cancer Depression Anxiety 2. Pain reliever Headaches Childbirth 3. Promotes relaxation Better focus; resulting in better eyesight Relieves stress/pain 4. Helps the brain to function more efficiently

Misuse, abuse, or addiction of this substance can cause… Consequences Misuse, abuse, or addiction of this substance can cause… Increased heart rate, reduced blood pressure Reduced bone density (osteoporosis) Lung infections Lack of consciousness Lower life satisfaction Poorer mental/physical health More relationship problems

Comparison Alcohol Permanent brain damage Blackouts Memory loss High doses can slow down the respiratory system Deaths/coma Tobacco Lung cancer/diseases Strokes

Assumptions Death Influenced driving; resulting in accidents Loss/death of brain cells Decrease in IQ Promotes violence

Impacts Revenue for government Dealers will no longer be in service Pot possession arrests will decrease significantly 2006-2012: more than 405,000 marijuana related arrests Used as medical treatment Under age consumption According to teens who consume marijuana on a daily basis, it is stated that whether marijuana is legal or not it wouldn’t change under age consumption

Bibliography www.macleans.ca www.verywell.com www.drugabuse.gov www.hightimes.com www.nap.edu www.ieet.org www.cancer.gov www.truthonpot.com www.healthypsych.psy www.independant.go.uk

“SMOKE A BLUNT NICE AND SLOW, HOLD THE SMOKE THEN LET IT GO”

“NATURE AGAINST THE LAW IS UNNATURAL”

THE END!