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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Thanksgiving week

The past week was a week off from school for us students. The last day before break (Friday) I hung out with some old close friends of mine at the mall. We were celebrating her 14th birthday. We had a great time hanging out after such a long time, it was like the old times. The next days that followed I did not do much until Tuesday. Monday was my fathers 35th birthday. We celebrated by going out to eat as a family at this nice sushi restaurant to eat delicious food. My mother gave my dad tickets to go see the lakers play against the Chicago bulls at the staple center as his gift. So on Tuesday after my dad got out of work me and him went to the game. It was my first game ever and I enjoyed it very much. It was a cherish able night to remember with my dad. Once again the following days had nothing abnormal.. I spent my days at home watching movies, reading and finishing books, and playing with my little sister. Although we wouldn't go out, I still had a good week with my mother an

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