1. Marijuana Abuse
By: Nicholas Caissie

2. Fun fact
In 2013, more high school seniors regularly used marijuana than cigarettes as 22.7% smoked pot in the last month, compared to 16.3% who smoked cigarettes.

3. Effects from Marijuana
Marijuana kills your brain cells
Within a few minutes after inhaling marijuana smoke, a person’s heart rate speeds up, the breathing passages relax and become enlarged, and blood vessels in the eyes expand, making the eyes look bloodshot (red)

4. What does Marijuana Look like
What does Marijuana Look like? The marijuana plant contains leaves, buds, stems, seeds and flowers which are used to produce a variety of forms.

5. Long Term Effects
Reduced resistance to common illnesses (colds, bronchitis, etc.)
Suppression of the immune system
Growth disorders
Increase of abnormally structured cells in the body
Rapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions (injuries) to the brain could be permanent
Reduced ability to learn and retain information
Apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation
Personality and mood changes
Inability to understand things clearly

6. Short Term Effects Sensory distortion Panic Anxiety
Poor coordination of movement
Lowered reaction time
After an initial “up,” the user feels sleepy or depressed
Increased heartbeat (and risk of heart attack)

7. Why is Marijuana Unhealthy
Marijuana kills your brain cells
Marijuana smoke contains 50% to 70% more cancer causing substances than tobacco smoke
Marijuana harms peoples memories
Marijuana is not safe

8. Names for Marijuana Weed Mary Jane Pot Grass Dope - And Many more…
Hash
Herb
Skunk
Blunt
Jolly green

9. By: Nicholas 