What is Marijuana and it's Effects?

Marijuana, the most often used illegal drug in this country, is a product of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The main active chemical in marijuana, also present in other forms of cannabis, is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Of the roughly 400 chemicals found in the cannabis plant, THC affects the brain the most.

Marijuana smoke contains some of the same cancer-causing compounds as tobacco, sometimes in higher concentrations. Studies show that someone who smokes five joints per week may be taking in as many cancer-causing chemicals as someone who smokes a full pack of cigarettes every day.

Most users roll loose marijuana into a cigarette called a “joint”. Weed can be smoked in a water pipe, called a “bong”, or mixed into food or brewed as tea. It has also appeared in cigars called “blunts”.

Overview:
Marijuana is the common name for a crude drug made from dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers of the plant Cannabis Sativa

Appearance:
Dry leafy substance, usually in clumps called "Buds"

Street Names:
Pot, muggles, 420, Mary Jane, grifa, bud, herb, chronic, dank, da kind, grass, leaf, ganja, sens, weed and dope

Routes of Administration:
Smoked in a pipeRolled into cigarettes known as "joints"Brewed into a teaMixed in baked products.

Short - Term Effects

• Sedation
• Blood shot eyes
• Coughing
• Increase in appetite
• Loss in muscular coordination
• Increased heart rate
• Decreased blood pressure
• Nausea
• Impairs tracking ability
• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Giddiness
• Distortions of time, color, and sound

Long - Term Effects

• Marijuana and its potent chemical THC cause cell abnormalities
• Alter normal cell division
• Affect genetic makeup of new cells and lower cell immunity
• Increasing the possibility of viral infections among users
• Impaired speech
• Difficulty in comprehending complex ideas
• Loss of memory
• Difficulty in concentrating or focusing on one subject
• Irregular sleep habits
• insomnia
• Mood swings
• Lack of body coordination
• Decrease in muscle strength
• Blurred vision and impaired visual perception

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