the truth about marijuana
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THE TRUTH ABOUT MARIJUANA. Presentation for College Freshmen Regarding Marijuana Kimberly Loliva, Erin Rosaasen Lacie McCall, Kristin Skelton Ch. #26, Illegal Drugs, Lesson #3. Definitions Drug Drug Use Drug Misuse Drug Abuse Types of Marijuana Marijuana Hashish Hashish Oil. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
THE TRUTH ABOUT MARIJUANA
Presentation for College Freshmen
Regarding Marijuana
Kimberly Loliva, Erin Rosaasen
Lacie McCall, Kristin Skelton
Ch. #26, Illegal Drugs, Lesson #3
DRUG DEFINITIONSDefinitions
Drug Drug Use Drug Misuse Drug Abuse
Types of Marijuana Marijuana Hashish Hashish Oil
DrugDrug
Any substance, natural or artificial, other than food, that by its chemical nature alters structure or function in the living organism.
Drug UseDrug Use
The use of any of these substances
Drug MisuseThe use of a non-prescription drug or
substances for purposes other than those intended by the manufacturer.
The use of prescribed drugs in greater amounts than, or for purposes other than those prescribed by a physician.
Drug AbuseThe use of a substance in a manner,
amounts, or situations such that the drug use causes problems or increases the chances of problems occurring.
INSTRUCTIONSEach student has three cards with the
words use, misuse, and abuse on them.A scenario will be read. Hold up card that matches the scenario.Does the scenario describe drug use, drug
misuse, or drug abuse? Any questions??
Scenario #1
Your friends mom has cancer and goes to chemotherapy every Monday. The doctor prescribed that after her chemo session, she smokes Marijuana to help ease her pain and help her eat.
Drug Use
Scenario #2
Your friends mom has cancer and goes to chemotherapy every Monday. Initially, she smokes marijuana after her session, which is what her doctor prescribed. She begins to smoke more and more everyday. On Tuesday, she forgets to pick Billy up from school.
Drug abuse
Scenario #3
You have not been sleeping well lately because school has been so stressful, so you smoke marijuana before you go to bed to help you get a good nights sleep.
Drug Misuse
Scenario #4
You are at a party and offered weed brownies. Everyone else is eating them, so you decide to join in. You realize it’s getting late, and you have to get home for early morning class, so you decide to drive home.
Drug Abuse
Scenario #5
Suzy has a stressful day at work. She comes home, relaxes on her porch, and smokes a joint.
Drug use/Drug misuse
Marijuana
Green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers of the cannabis plant
Contains over 400 chemicalsTHC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the
primary chemicalAlso known as pot, weed, herb, grass,
Mary Jane, or chronic.
Hashish
Sticky concentrated resin from the leaves and stems of the cannabis plant
Hashish Oil
Thick dark, tar-like substanceObtained by boiling marijuana plants in
alcohol, filtering the solids out and allowing the liquid to be evaporated.
Routes of Administration
Usually smoked May be used alone or combined with other
substances Smoked through “joints or bongs”
May be placed in food items Teas Brownies
EFFECTS ON MARIJUANA
General EffectsShort-Term EffectsLong-Term EffectsSymptoms of OverdoseEffects on LearningEffects on DrivingEffects on Pregnancy
General Effects
When smoked: Effects felt within minutes, peaking in 10-30
minutes, and lingering 2-3 hoursWhen eaten:
Effects felt within 30-60 minutes, peaking 2-3 hours, and lingering 3-5 hours
Short-Term Effects
Problems with memory and learningTrouble with thinking and problem solvingDistorted perception (sights, sounds, time,
touch)Increased heart rate AnxietyIncreased appetite
Long-Term Effects
CancerImpairment of T-cells in lung immune
defense systemLung and airway problems
Daily cough and phlegm Frequent chest cold
Amotivational Syndrome Lack of concern about life's consequences
Symptoms of Overdose
FatigueParanoiaDelusionsHallucinationsPossible psychosis
Effects on Learning
Students: Receive lower grades Are less likely to graduate from high school Score lower on standardized tests of verbal
and mathematical skills Critical skills related to attention, memory, and
learning are significantly impaired
Effects on Driving
Marijuana may affect: Alertness The ability to concentrate Coordination Reaction time The ability to judge distance
Effects on Pregnancy
Babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy were shorter, weighed less, and had smaller head size
THC is passed to baby through breast milk Breast milk’s THC is more concentrated than
that of the mother’s blood.
Medical Uses
Treatment of nausea and vomiting Certain cancer treatments AIDS patients
As an appetite stimulant for HIV/AIDS, cancer, and eating disorder patients
Treatment of glaucoma symptoms
Societies Views on Marijuana
People believe that..
using marijuana is detrimental to your health
since Marijuana is illegal, it should be avoided.
Societies Views on Marijuana
People believe that…
marijuana is a gateway drug to other more dangerous and addictive drugs.
marijuana causes people to make bad decisions
Societies Views on Marijuana
People believe that…
marijuana is acceptable to use when prescribed for medical purposes
marijuana does neither harm nor good
Potential Challenges
Peer pressure
Feeling “out of the in-crowd”
Conflicting ideas and values with marijuana users
Potential Challenges:Statistical Graph
College Students Use of Marijuana Within 5
Year Span
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THE ENDDo you have any questions?