Category 2
3 Common nicknames for Marijuana?
Weed, Pot, Grass
How many adolescents use marijuana
- 94 million used marijuana at least once
- 2.1 million abused marijuana
- 6.7% teens use marijuana
How is marijuana used
Smoked or snorted
Long-Term Effects
- lower life satisfaction
- addiction
- violence
Short-Term Effects
- short-term memory
- loss of sense
- increase the risk of a stroke
What drug category does Marijuana fall under
Categories
- Stimulant
- Hallucinogen
- Depressant
- Opioid
Stimulant, Hallucinogen, & Depressant
What happens if someone takes marijuana with alcohol
- nausea
- vomiting
- will not lead to major health problems, but will cause minor health problems
Can a person overdoes on marijuana
No
Symptoms of withdrawal
- loss of focus
- mood changes
- increase feeling of depression