michael lee ns192c spring 2013. marijuana what is it?
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WHAT IS IT?TRANSCRIPT
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Michael LeeNS192C
Spring 2013
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MARIJUANA
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WHAT IS IT?
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WHAT'S IN IT?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
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USAGE RATES (2011)TIME
PERIODAges 12-17
Ages 18-25
Ages 26 or Older
Lifetime 17.5% 51.9% 43.2%
Past Year 14.2% 30.8% 7.9%
Past Month 7.9% 19.0% 4.8%
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LEGALITY
State with legal medical cannabis
State with decriminalized cannabis possession laws
State with both medical and decriminalization laws
State with legalized cannabis
SCHEDULE I-high potential for abuse
-no currently accepted medical use-others: heroin, LSD, ecstasy
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WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF SOMEONE SMOKES WEED
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GETTING HIGHRELAXED OR MELLOWED OUT
RELIEVED OF STRESS, ANXIETY, ANGER, OR FEAR
EUPHORIC
EVERYTHING SEEMS FUNNIER
CAN RELIEVE PAIN
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SHORT-TERM EFFECTS• Increased heart-rate• Impairment in judgment and decision-making• Motor coordination impairment• Problems with learning and memory• Paranoia, depression, or temporary
psychosis
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THE MUNCHIES
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WHAT HAPPENS IN YOUR BRAIN
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DRUG TESTING
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CAN YOU OVERDOSE ON WEED?
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LONG-TERM EFFECTS?
• Increased risk for schizophrenia/psychosis• Increased lung capacity• Weakens the immune system
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Is it addicting?
• Is it a gateway drug?
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Does it cause cancer? Does it cure cancer?• Does it cure Alzheimer's?
Due to the low number of studies, there is not enough evidence to reach a conclusion on the risk of death or effects on lifespan.
The cannabis used in research so far is grown at Ole Miss. The cannabis is allegedly of low potency and low quality.
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SPICE
• Synthetic cannabis (contains mimics of THC not copies)
• Initial studies show that it can lead to psychosis and worsen any previous psychotic disorders
• Associated with heart attacks and convulsions
• Extremely large doses may cause agitation and vomiting
• Signs of addiction and withdrawal
THC HU-210