1. Journal 12/12 What are 3 negative health effects of marijuana? How could using marijuana affect other dimensions of wellness (other than physical)?

2. Marijuana Effects Video

3. 4 Methods that Drugs Enter the Body ● Ingestion- the drug is taken orally and is processed by the digestive system ● Injection- the drug is injected directly into the blood stream using a needle ● Absorption- the drug is absorbed through the skin ● Inhalation- the drug is inhaled through the respiratory system

4. 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

5. 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

7. Negative Health Effects of Performance-Enhancing Drugs Short Term Anabolic steroids cause possible mood changes, sleeplessness, increased/decreased energy, fluid retention, high blood pressure, glaucoma Both andro and steroids can cause oily skin and acne HGH can also cause high blood pressure and lower immune system functioning Long Term All can lead to diabetes and kidney issues Steroids and andro can lead to change in voice, sexual characteristics (males taking on female characteristics and vice versa) and permanent emotional changes Steroids can lead to increased risk for cancer and heart disease, increased body fat, constant acne issues HGH can cause joint issues and heart disease as well

8. Worksheet on 6 Dimensions Now that we’ve discussed the negative HEALTH consequences (that fall under the PHYSICAL dimension of wellness), we’re going to focus on the other dimensions of wellness and how they could be negatively effected by drugs… Worksheet is worth 8 points and due on Friday 12/14