Michael Lee NS192C Spring 2013. MARIJUANA WHAT IS IT?

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Michael Lee NS192C Spring 2013

MARIJUANA

WHAT IS IT?

WHAT'S IN IT? Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

USAGE RATES (2011) TIME PERIOD Ages Ages Ages 26 or Older Lifetime17.5%51.9%43.2% Past Year14.2%30.8%7.9% Past Month7.9%19.0%4.8%

LEGALITY State with legal medical cannabis State with decriminalized cannabis possession laws State with both medical and decriminalization laws State with legalized cannabis SCHEDULE I -high potential for abuse -no currently accepted medical use -others: heroin, LSD, ecstasy

WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF SOMEONE SMOKES WEED

GETTING HIGH RELAXED OR MELLOWED OUT RELIEVED OF STRESS, ANXIETY, ANGER, OR FEAR EUPHORIC EVERYTHING SEEMS FUNNIER CAN RELIEVE PAIN

SHORT-TERM EFFECTS Increased heart-rate Impairment in judgment and decision-making Motor coordination impairment Problems with learning and memory Paranoia, depression, or temporary psychosis

THE MUNCHIES

WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR BRAIN

DRUG TESTING

CAN YOU OVERDOSE ON WEED?

LONG-TERM EFFECTS? Increased risk for schizophrenia/psychosis Increased lung capacity Weakens the immune system

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is it addicting? Is it a gateway drug?

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Does it cause cancer? Does it cure cancer? Does it cure Alzheimer's? Due to the low number of studies, there is not enough evidence to reach a conclusion on the risk of death or effects on lifespan. The cannabis used in research so far is grown at Ole Miss. The cannabis is allegedly of low potency and low quality.

SPICE Synthetic cannabis (contains mimics of THC not copies) Initial studies show that it can lead to psychosis and worsen any previous psychotic disorders Associated with heart attacks and convulsions Extremely large doses may cause agitation and vomiting Signs of addiction and withdrawal THC HU-210