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 marijuana Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa The main active chemical in marijuana  THC Partial or total loss of memory  amnesia Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones  anabolic steroids

In this lesson, you will learn to  describe the effects of marijuana.  list the risks of marijuana.

Finding the Main Idea For each major heading in this lesson, write one sentence that states the main idea. Major Headings in this Lesson What Is Marijuana? What Are Marijuana’s Effects? What Are Club Drugs? Date Rape Drugs Anabolic Steroids Teens and Steroid Use

What Is Marijuana? Marijuana is commonly called pot, weed, grass. marijuana Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) alters the way the brain processes sensory information. THC The main active chemical in marijuana It is impossible to know what other harmful substances may be mixed in with marijuana.

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Short-term Effects Reduced reaction time Reduced coordination Impaired judgment Increased heart rate Increased appetite Anxiety Panic attacks

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Long-term Effects Lung diseases, including cancer Changes to the region of the brain that processes information Depression Anxiety Personality disturbances Loss of motivation, causing the user to fall behind in school Problems with friends and family members

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Safety Risks Risk of getting arrested Users may say or do things that could get them into trouble Impaired reaction time and coordination make driving dangerous Impaired judgment can lead to risky behaviors Drinking alcohol Engaging in sexual activity, leading to a risk of sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Frequent users can develop a tolerance Developing a tolerance often leads to physical dependency Each year more than 12,000 people seek treatment for addiction to marijuana

Citizenship You can demonstrate good citizenship by encouraging others to stay drug free. Find out about programs in your school or community that educate teens on the dangers of drug use. Identify what methods they use to reach teens and find out how students can get involved.

What I Learned Vocabulary What is THC? Lesson 2 Review

What I Learned Explain What are two long-term effects of marijuana use? Lesson 2 Review