Journal 12/6 List 3 negative health consequences of marijuana Why do you think drugs are still used even though there are so many negative health effects?

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Types of Drugs Hallucinogen- a drug which effects the user’s thoughts, perceptions, consciousness, and emotions; these drugs will often cause the user to also have a false reality where they see, hear, and feel things that are not really there Stimulant- a drug which speeds up the systems in the body (heart rate, breathing, etc); “uppers”; heightens senses Depressant- a drug which causes the systems in the body to slow down; “downers”; depresses senses

Specific Drugs We will Cover Marijuana- comes from the cannabis plant; THC is the drug in it; most commonly it is smoked; acts as a stimulant, depressant and sometimes hallucinogen; illegal Weight loss pills- drugs that are specifically designed to cause weight loss; oftentimes have extremely harmful side effects Performance enhancing drugs- drugs designed specifically for athletes to improve their performance/strength/etc Prescription meds – drugs designed specifically for medical use to help with sicknesses; strong enough that they need to be prescribed by a doctor OTC drugs- drugs designed specifically for medical uses, especially cases that are not as serious; available for the general public for purchase

Negative Effects of Marijuana Short Term Effects Distorted perception Memory problems Issues with problem solving Loss of coordination Increase in appetite Anxiety “Cannabis smokers end up with five times more carbon monoxide in their bloodstream (than tobacco smokers),“ Carbon monoxide causes heart disease and high blood pressure and at high levels is toxic and can lead to death Gateway drug- a lower level drug that can possibly lead to the use of other higher level drugs, especially when under the influence Long Term Effects Emotional issues (higher risk of depression, anxiety, and even schizophrenia Fertility decreased Respiratory complications (chronic cough, bronchitis, increased mucus, etc) Brain’s stress and motivation area is effected “The researchers found that smoking one joint is equivalent to 20 cigarettes in terms of lung cancer.”

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Negative Effects of Weight Loss Pills Possible Short Term Effects Increased Heart Rate Increased Blood Pressure Sleeplessness Pronounced Mood Swings Irritability Tremors Upset Stomach Nausea Rash Depression Convulsions Possible Long Term Effects Heart Attack Stroke Diabetes Heart Disease Vitamin Deficiency

Performance Enhancing Drugs Anabolic Steroids- drugs that mimic the effects of testosterone in the body Androstenedione- drugs that are used to produce both testosterone and estrogen Human growth hormone- a hormone that stimulates growth and cell reproduction

Negative Health Effects of Performance-Enhancing Drugs