Marijuana FACTS THC = Drug in Marijuana Mind Altering Psychologically & Physiologically Addictive In Body for Weeks-Months 4x More Tar than Cigarettes Fat Soluble – Deposits in Brain, Testes, & Ovaries Penetrates Placenta Gateway – Other Drugs Does not effect brain stem (breathing = not likely fatal)

Marijuana SHORT TERM Blood Shot Eyes Impairs Tracking Ability Dry Throat & More Thirsty Slurred Speech Impaired Coordination Slow reflexes Impaired judgment Distorted Sense of Time & Distance Sleepiness Relaxation Increased Hunger Intense Anxiety Increased Heart Rate Loss of Short Term Memory

Marijuana Weakens Immune System LONG TERM Weakens Immune System Increased Respiratory Infections, Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Lung Cancer Increased Blood Pressure Impaired Memory & Learning Anxiety & Panic Attacks Decreased Motivation May Damage Reproductive System

Hallucinogens/Psychedelics SHORT TERM Sensory Illusions, Distortions of Reality, Dizziness & Weakness, Enhanced Emotions, Out of Body Feelings, Increased Energy, Loss of Judgment HEALTH RISKS Panic & Self Injury, Memory Loss & Flashbacks, Ecstasy = Hyperthermia, Heart Attack, DEATH K & PCP = Numbness & Dangerously Slow Breathing EXAMPLES Mushrooms LSD Ecstasy Ketamine PCP

Hallucinogens: Ecstasy

Hallucinogens: LSD