Physiological EffectsPhysiological Effectsof Marijuana Useof Marijuana Use

Short term effects of marijuana Short term effects of marijuana useuse

problems with memory and learningproblems with memory and learning changes in sights, sounds, time, touchchanges in sights, sounds, time, touch trouble thinking and problem solvingtrouble thinking and problem solving decreased motor coordination/ trouble movingdecreased motor coordination/ trouble moving increased heart rateincreased heart rate

Long term effects of continual Long term effects of continual marijuana usemarijuana use

some cancers; marijuana contains some of the some cancers; marijuana contains some of the same cancer-causing agents as cigarettes.same cancer-causing agents as cigarettes.

smoking five joints per day is equal to smoking smoking five joints per day is equal to smoking one pack of cigarettes.one pack of cigarettes.

lung and airway problems, like those of cigarette lung and airway problems, like those of cigarette smokerssmokers

weakened immune system, so more likely to be weakened immune system, so more likely to be sicksick

Facts and StatisticsFacts and Statistics

Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicalsMarijuana contains more than 400 chemicals

One joint puts 4 times as much tar in ones lungs One joint puts 4 times as much tar in ones lungs as a cigaretteas a cigarette

One hour after smoking, your risk for heart attack One hour after smoking, your risk for heart attack is 4 times what it would be before smoking.is 4 times what it would be before smoking.

Marijuana lives in the fatty tissue of cells. It may Marijuana lives in the fatty tissue of cells. It may stay in this tissue for a few days to several weeks stay in this tissue for a few days to several weeks in chronic users.in chronic users.

““I drive better after I have I drive better after I have smoked.”smoked.”

Marijuana will Marijuana will negatively affect ones negatively affect ones ability to drive by ability to drive by decreasing:decreasing:

- alertness- alertness

- concentration- concentration

- coordination - coordination

- reaction time- reaction time

More FactsMore Facts

1 in 6 high school sophomores are current 1 in 6 high school sophomores are current marijuana users (have smoked in the past 30 days).marijuana users (have smoked in the past 30 days).

Less than 1 in 4 high school seniors are current Less than 1 in 4 high school seniors are current marijuana smokers.marijuana smokers.

Sources: National Institute on Drug AbuseSources: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Legal ConsequencesLegal Consequences

Legal VocabularyLegal Vocabulary Civil Citation Civil Citation

→ → A police-issued order to appear before a judge on a given A police-issued order to appear before a judge on a given date to defend against a stated charge, such as a traffic date to defend against a stated charge, such as a traffic violation.violation.

MisdemeanorMisdemeanor → → A crime that is less serious than a felony and usually A crime that is less serious than a felony and usually

punishable by fine, penalty, or confinement in a place punishable by fine, penalty, or confinement in a place such as a county jail. such as a county jail.

FelonyFelony → → serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for

more than one year or by death. Examples include more than one year or by death. Examples include burglary, arson, rape, and murder. burglary, arson, rape, and murder.

Caught!Caught!

Consequences of a minor being caught with/using Consequences of a minor being caught with/using marijuana:marijuana:

Juvenile courtJuvenile court Rehabilitative ProgramRehabilitative Program Juvenile probation officer assignedJuvenile probation officer assigned

SummarySummary

DON’T DO IT! Not worthy!DON’T DO IT! Not worthy!

Criminal RecordCriminal Record

Not being eligible for financial aid for schoolNot being eligible for financial aid for school

Family problemsFamily problems

Sources: National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORMI)Sources: National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORMI)

Black’s Law Dictionary (8Black’s Law Dictionary (8thth edition, 2004) edition, 2004)

Florida Statute § 985.03(49) and § 985.231(1) Florida Statute § 985.03(49) and § 985.231(1)

Coping MechanismsCoping Mechanisms

Marijuana is considered an addictive drug Marijuana is considered an addictive drug because over long periods of time people are because over long periods of time people are unable to stop using on their ownunable to stop using on their own

FactsFacts

Addiction can be defined as becoming tolerant to Addiction can be defined as becoming tolerant to the drug, and in many cases people who use the drug, and in many cases people who use marijuana have to use more and more of the drug marijuana have to use more and more of the drug in order to achieve the same resultsin order to achieve the same results

People who use it are unable to control their People who use it are unable to control their urges and cravings and find that at any given urges and cravings and find that at any given time they are subject to their cravings and time they are subject to their cravings and dependencydependency

Each year over 100,000 people seek substance Each year over 100,000 people seek substance abuse treatment for marijuana addictionabuse treatment for marijuana addiction

It may require a treatment or rehabilitation It may require a treatment or rehabilitation program if the user is unable to stop on their ownprogram if the user is unable to stop on their own

Programs that treat marijuana addiction or Programs that treat marijuana addiction or problems related to marijuana use counseling and problems related to marijuana use counseling and support systemssupport systems

Addiction to marijuana is more of a mental issue.Addiction to marijuana is more of a mental issue.

Find triggers and eliminate them from life.Find triggers and eliminate them from life.

Reward yourself.Reward yourself.

Take up other hobbiesTake up other hobbies

Sources: National Institute on Drug AbuseSources: National Institute on Drug Abuse