Marijuana By: David Ho

The appearance and the paraphernalia

Short-term effects and how it affects the body Sensory distortion Panic Anxiety Poor coordination of movement Lowered reaction time After an initial “up” the user feels sleepy or depressed Increased heartbeat

Long-term effects Suppression of the immune system Growth disorders Increse of abnormally structured cells in the body Reduction of male sex hormones Rapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions to the brain could be permanent Reduced sexual capacity Study difficulties

Long-term effects Apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation Personality and mood changes Inability to understand things clearly

GC-Mass Spec of marijuana

Penalty of possesion Offense Penalty Incarceration  Max. Fine  Possession Any amount (first offense)misdemeanor1 year$ 1,000Any amount (second offense)misdemeanor15 days*$ 2,500Any amount (subsequent offense)misdemeanor or felony90 days* - 3 years$ 5,000* Mandatory minimum sentenceSale

Less than 50 kgfelony5 years$ 250,00050 - 99 kgfelony20 years$ 1,000,000100 - 999 kgfelony5 - 40 years$ 500,0001000 kg or morefelony10 years - life$ 1,000,000To a minor or within 1000 ft of a school, or other specified areas carries a double penalty.Gift of small amount -- see PossessionCultivation

Less than 50 plantsfelony5 years$ 250,00050 - 99 plantsfelony20 years$ 1,000,000100 - 999 plantsfelony5 - 40 years$ 500,0001000 plants or morefelony10 years - life$ 1,000,000Paraphernalia Sale of paraphernaliafelony3 years$ 0

Bibliography http://norml.org/laws/item/federal-penalties-2 http://www.drugfreeworld.org/drugfacts/marijuana/short-and-long-term-effects.html