THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA

Marijuana

What is it? What are the effects?

Marijuana is a mind altering substance. It has its short and long term effects. Marijuana originates from the Cannabis Indica plant. The plant contains the mind altering chemical THC. The dried leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers are commonly used. After several years, the rates of middle and high schoolers using the drug have decreased. This drug is mainly consumed by the youth ages 12-25. In 2015 over 11 million adults ages 18-25 had used marijuana in the past year. Short term effects of the drug include: altered senses, changes in mood, impaired body movement, difficulty in thinking or with problem solving, impaired memory, delusions, hallucinations, and psychosis. Long term effects include anxiety, addiction, and risk of schizophrenia.

Promoting Non Marijuana use

You can promote this in many ways. You can make announcements to the public and your community. Educate your peers about Marijuana's harmful effects. You can make pledges with others to stay away from such drugs.

Personal Pledge

I pledge to stay away from Marijuana regardless of what society says.

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