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Marijuana Effects Medical Uses? Legalization?
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Pharmacology Administration Inhalation Ingestion Action Affects neurotransmitters – serotonin & dopamine
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Effects Physiological Increase heart rate Bronchodilation initially Slows reaction time Impaired motor coordination Decreases short term memory Reddening of the eyes Sedative Senses become more vivid Psychological Dream-like feeling Sense of well-being Relaxation Euphoria Anxiety Panic reaction Hallucinations (?)
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Harmful Effects Brain Pathological changes Respiratory system Cancerous growths, bronchoconstriction Cardiovascular system Increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, increase stress on heart Immune system Mild suppressant **effects are not permanent - reversed when usage ceases
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Medical Uses Decrease nausea Increase appetite Decrease intraocular pressure Decrease muscle spasm Decrease pain Decrease seizure Antianxiety Bronchodilation
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Legal Terms Decriminalization – reduce penalty for possession and use to a misdemeanor Legalization – approve or authorize behavior Could still regulate age, locations, production, distribution, taxes
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Should marijuana be legalized for medical uses? Pros vs. Cons Should marijuana be legalized for generalized use? Pros vs. Cons
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