Tobacco Law/Gateway Drugs Lesson One Substance Abuse Tobacco Law/Gateway Drugs Lesson One 7th Grade

Tobacco and the Law Purchasing or attempting to purchase tobacco products by a minor under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. Sale of or providing Tobacco products to a minor under 18 years of age is prohibited by law. Upon Conviction, a Class C misdemeanor, including a fine of to $500, may be imposed. 7th Grade

A Minor Caught with Tobacco The officer who witnesses the offense may issue a citation or a warning. The offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not to exceed $250. In addition to the fine of up to $250, a minor may also be required to attend an 8 hour tobacco awareness class, perform 8-12 hours of community service, and/or incur a six-month delay or loss of drivers license based on the court’s decision as stated in the following laws. 7th Grade

Gateway Drugs Gateway drugs are any mood altering drugs that may cause physical dependence, but may lead to the use of addictive drugs. The most commonly known gateway drugs are: Tobacco, Alcohol and Marijuana 7th Grade

This is the end of Tobacco Law/Gateway Drugs Lesson. STOP 7th Grade

Substance Abuse Marijuana Lesson Two 7th Grade

Introduction to Marijuana Marijuana is a mixture of the dried and shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the cannabis sativa plant. The mixture can be green, brown, or gray and has over 400 different chemicals. AKA: Cannabis, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Herb, Pot, Weed It is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States. Teens are the most vulnerable to being exposed to marijuana. 7th Grade

What’s In Marijuana? The change in the user’s physical and mental state, or high, is caused by the chemical called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. THC is a psychoactive or mind-changing drug. The more THC that is contained in marijuana, then the stronger the high and the longer it lasts. 7th Grade

Changes in Marijuana Over the years, drug tests on confiscated Marijuana show a stronger product than in the past. The average THC levels in current marijuana on the street is more than four times that found in the marijuana of the 1970s. 7th Grade

What Happens When You’re Smoking Marijuana? First time users’ reactions vary. Some people may have little reaction such as an upset stomach, others may even become scared of the feelings marijuana causes. Marijuana alters your decision making process by lowering your inhibitions and perceptions of consequences of risky decisions. Marijuana users may experience panic reactions such as paranoia, abnormal fears, and anxiety. Perhaps one of the most well known side effect is hunger. “The Munchies” 7th Grade

Marijuana and School Marijuana and school don’t mix. Marijuana makes it harder for users to concentrate, and thinking slows down. It damages the user’s memory, and things such as simple math problems become extremely difficult. One of the prevalent effects of marijuana is the decline in school performance. 7th Grade

Impact On Your Body Effects: Lung damage (more than cigarettes) Delay in puberty Damaged immune system Short term memory loss Increased heart rate up to 50% faster than the normal heart rate. It can also lead to chest pains and very low blood pressure in people with heart diseases. Since it increases the heart rate, marijuana makes it harder to play sports. Using marijuana weekly or more frequently can double the risk of depression and anxiety in some teens. 7th Grade