1. Jacob ZentnerWellnessPowerPoint11-24-11Marijuana

2. Physical Effects ofMarijuana Some of the physical signs include Rapid heart rate, red eyes, dry mouth, slow reactiontime, and the munchies, These effects will be reduced after 3 or 4 hours Although those effects go away in a short period of timemarijuana stays in your system for about 24 hours 3. Mental Effects Mental Effects Include things like Short term memory loss, paranoia, random thinking, anxiety, and depression Some people may be more effected by these symptoms than others 4. Social Effects Some of the effects are more acceptance of badbehavior, poor relationships with parents andfriends, and more hanging around with drug usingfriends. These are just some of the things that can happen toyour social life. Your physical and mental effectswill also effect your social skills. 5. Emotional Effects Some examples of emotional effects is aggression,depressed, and decreased appetite For most people when they are smoking marijuanait makes them happy and relaxed. After awhiledepression kicks in and then some of there othersymptoms. 6. Major Facts Marijuana is a mind altering drug. It is the most popular drug used in the U.S. There are many street names for the drug someexamples include Mary Jane, pot, weed and grass. It can be taken in a variety of different ways it canbe smoked or baked into other foods. It can lead to long term problems such asrespiratory problems, and an increased risk of lungcancer 7. Statistics More than 200,00 students have been deniedfinancial aid because a prior conviction. 13% of illegal drug users are African Americans, butthey make up 67% of those sent to prison. Taxpayers lose more than 50 billion dollars eachyear to the drug war With all the inmates in federal prisons 55% ofinmates are there because of drug offenses 8. Current Laws The possession of more than 30 g is considered amisdemeanor the first time. It is punishable for upto 1 year in jail and a $5,000 fine. The sale of less than 1,000 pounds is considered afelony and punishable from 1-3 years in prison. Andthe fine can be anywhere from $5,000-$25,000 The sale of 1,000 pounds is considered a felony andis punishable for 10 years in prison. And your fine is$100,000. 9. Programs Y.O.U, It is a program that help younger people overcomedrugs and alcohol. There website ishttp://www.you10.org/youngovercomersunited/youweb.nsf/webpages/Home+Web+Page?opendocument Alpha House, there purpose is to help its clients break thereaddiction problem. The number you can reach them by is(412)-363-4220. There website is www.alphahouse.com/ Discovery House, there purpose is to treat people who havean addiction to drugs and alcohol. There website iswww.discoveryhouse.com/home/wletter.aspx 10. My ideas/ Suggestions One thing I think we should do is to start crackingdown on drug dealers and users more. We can make the punishment and fines moresevere so maybe people will think more and not doit as often thinking that they will get caught. Start requiring drug test for all jobs so people willnot be able to do it if they plan on getting a job. I foremost think that we should keep it illegal. 11. Creative/SupportiveActions Crack down more on know and suspected drugdealers. This will help the movement and use ofmarijuana. Arrest people on the spot for possessing or sellingany amount of marijuana. This will scare peopleand they will think more about selling. Disguise cops as drug dealers to try and get peopleto purchase from them and then book them. Post rewards for people to turn drug dealers in. Thiswill help people financially and it will help to keepdrug dealers business down. 12. Work Cited Drugs.com | Prescription Drug Information, Interactions &Side Effects. Web. 25 Nov. 2011.. "Effects of Marijuana - The Health Effects of Marijuana."Alcoholism - The Alcoholism Home Page. Web. 25 Nov.2011. . "Pa State Laws." Web. 24 Nov. 2011. "Striking Weed Statistics." Web. 24 Nov. 2011. WebMD - Better Information. Better Health. Web. 25 Nov.2011. .