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Activates the cannabinoid receptors in the brain, altering perception of time and memory, increasing appetite, and inducing feelings of relaxation.
Marijuana/THC
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Bloating, puffiness, facial redness, liver problems, chronic diarrhea, dementia.
Alcohol
Spider-man
Dates Zendaya
British
Tom Holland - sober 3 years
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Brain depressant that impairs the frontal lobe which is responsible for judgement, planning, and impulse control. Causes black outs.
Alcohol
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Increased risk of psychosis, long-term cognitive impairments (memory, attention, decision making), hyperemesis syndrome (severe vomiting).
Marijuana/THC
Real name is Stefani Germanotta
Meat Dress
Poker Face
Lady Gaga - sober 4 years
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Affects serotonin which helps regulate mood, perception, cognition. Strengthens connections in the visual cortex, causing visual hallucinations.
LSD/Acid and Psilocybin/Mushrooms
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3 responses
Tell us 1 of the 2 commonly abused substances with potentially fatal withdrawal.
Alcohol or benzodiazepines
Won a Pulitzer Prize for music
Superbowl Halftime Show
"A Minor"
Kendrick Lamar - sober 12 years, after he was given marijuana laced with PCP
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Enhances effect of the neurotransmitter, GABA, on the brain. Relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, promotes sleep.
Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Valium, etc.)
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Chronic constipation, brain damage making it difficult to experience happiness naturally, high risk of addiction and overdose.
Opiates (painkillers, heroin, fentanyl)
American author
From Maine
Wrote "IT"
Stephen King - sober 33 years
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Enters the bloodstream through the lungs, lasts for several minutes, and depresses the central nervous system.
Inhalants (nitrous/whippets, poppers, dusters, etc.)
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Severe tooth decay, may cause permanent brain damage, leads to persistent paranoia and hallucinations.
Methamphetamine
"Father of India"
Freed India from British rule
birthday is known as International Day of Nonviolence
Mahatma Ghandi
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