social effects
why might teens start using drugs?
to celebrate, change the way they feel, feel less shy in social situations, or escape their problems.
what are some short term effects of Marijuana?
memory loss, feeling anxious, and trouble with thinking.
what is dependent?
dependent is a state in which the body relies on the effect produced by a drug; may be physical or mental.
what will happen if you take too much Marijuana?
an overdose
how old do you have to be to take recreational marijuana?
you have to be at least 21
how can marijuana affect a teens school life?
memory loss, feeling anxious, and trouble with thinking which can make it harder for a person to study which can lead them to doing poorly in school.
what are some long term consequences?
it leads to impaired judgement, problem solving skills, and cause of long damage.
how can Marijuana change the mind?
it can make a person less able to drive, less coordinate as well as perform less well in sports.
what can an overdose lead to?
an overdose can lead to medical complications including death.
how many states have legalized medical marijuana?
21
what is a amotivational syndrome?
lack of interest in social situations and activities, ongoing procrastination, feeling bad or guilty, low productivity, low self esteem, conflicts with people, memory problems, and financial difficulties.
what skills does people that take Marijuana lack?
lower math and verbal skills
what can Marijuana lead to?
it can lead to mental health problems, panic attacks, and depression
what happens when the user who is dependent on the drug stops taking it?
they have a withdrawl
how many states have legalized medical and recreational marijuana?
11
what is anxiety?
painful uneasiness of mind, usually over anticipated ill, abnormal apprehension and fear often accompanied by psychological signs such as sweating and increase pain.
Marijuana affects the _____ development.
brain
what mental health problems can marijuana lead to?
depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
what are some examples marijuana could change the brain?
not getting things done, low self-esteem, putting things off, conflicts with friends and family, and memory problems.
what is the percent of high school students that have tried marijuana at least once?
40%
what is the percent of high schoolers that currently use marijuana?
23%
when a person smokes marijuana, ___ quickly passes from the lungs into the bloodstream.
THC
people who abuse marijuana tend to perform _____ what they are really capable of.
what are some physical effects of marijuana?
breathing problems, increased heart rate, and vomiting.
how long will you go to jail for a small ounce of Marijuana in Texas?
about six months