It’s just a little weed?

“What’s the worst that could happen?”

Marijuana is known by many names including weed, pot, reefer, grass, hemp, dope, and Mary Jane. Marijuana is the female flowers and dried leaves of the hemp plant AKA cannabis sativa. It’s main intoxicant is THC which causes you to get “high”. It is a hallucinogen which distorts how the mind perceives the world we live in.

Aside from sore throats and chest colds, research has found that smoking one “joint” gives as much exposure to cancer producing chemicals as smoking five cigarettes. Marijuana smokers have poorer memories and mental aptitude than non-smokers.

Alcohol consists of one substance: ethanol Alcohol is eliminated from the body within a few hours Alcohol does not damage your immune system *Note: Alcohol can still be very harmful to the body, but it is important to understand the chemicals in marijuana as well. BUT…

Then Marijuana’s effects were “milder,” not lasting as long. Leaves of the marijuana plant were smoked (less potent). People started to smoke in their 20’s. Marijuana’s strength has increased by 2-7 times since the 1970’s (measured by THC levels). Flowering tops or buds of the plant are smoked (more potent). People start to smoke in mid-teen years (young users more at risk for adverse effects). Now Did you know marijuana is now more potent than it used to be?

Students in violation of the University’s marijuana policy may be sanctioned to the Center for Wellness Promotion (CWP) department for an assessment. Students required to complete CWP’s BASICS (an alcohol/drug education program) must pay $125 for their first sanction and $150 for subsequent sanctions!

Ask yourself these questions: Marijuana can be laced with other Marijuana can be laced with other drugs or harmful substances, drugs or harmful substances, making it more dangerous than ever. making it more dangerous than ever.  How well do you know the person who is providing you with the drugs? More jobs are starting to check hair follicles instead of urine. It takes about three years to get marijuana out of your hair! More jobs are starting to check hair follicles instead of urine. It takes about three years to get marijuana out of your hair!  Are you willing to let “a little weed” get in the way of your career?

Talk to someone! If you would like to quit, talk to parents, friends, or a counselor. To make an appointment at the University Counseling Center, call 704 ‑ 687 ‑ 0311 or stop by the Counseling Center, located on the first floor of the Atkins Building. Questions about substance abuse? Contact the Center for Wellness Promotion: Deborah Insley- Director & Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Susan Stahley- Substance Abuse Program Coordinator

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