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Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States and tends to be the
first illegal drug teens use. However, this is not to say that the majority of teens use
marijuana. In fact, according to a 1994 survey of high school seniors, while 30.7% used
marijuana sometime within the past year, 69.3% did not use marijuana. Additionally, most
marijuana users do not go on to use other drugs.
Some people find that marijuana can increase their appetites
which may lead to gorging on junk food and possible weight gain.
Marijuana has several negative physical and mental effects. Use
of marijuana may impair or reduce short-term memory and comprehension, alter sense of
time, and reduce ability to preform tasks requiring concentration and coordination, such
as driving a car.
A recent study of 1,023 trauma patients admitted to a shock
trauma unit (receiving only the most severely injured accident victims,) found that
one-third had detectable levels of marijuana in their blood.
WHAT ARE THE SHORT-TERM EFFECTS
OF USING MARIJUANA?
Sleepiness and increased hunger.
Difficulty keeping track of time,
impaired or reduced short-term memory.
Reduced ability to preform tasks
requiring concentration and coordination, such as driving a car.
Increased heart rate.
Potential cardiac dangers for those with
preexisting heart disease.
Bloodshot eyes.
Decreased social inhibitions.
Risk of paranoia, hallucinations, intense
anxiety.
Some people who are shy in social
situations, who turn to marijuana to loosen up frequently end up making fools of
themselves and doing things that they regret.
WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF
USING MARIJUANA?
Increased risk of chronic pulmonary
disorders, including cancer.
Decrease in testosterone levels for men.
Increase in testosterone levels for
women.
Lower sperm counts and difficulty having
children in men.
Increased risk of infertility in women.
Diminished or extinguished sexual
pleasure.
Psychological dependence requiring more
of the drug to get the same effect.
If you or someone you know has been using
marijuana, there is help available. Talk to a school counselor, a friend, or a parent.
QUICK FACTS
Know the law. Marijuana is an illegal
substance. Depending on where you are caught, you could face a heavy-duty fine and jail
time.
Get the facts right. You do not function
normally and cannot do things which require concentration under the influence of
marijuana.
Stay informed. Marijuana has been shown
to lower sperm counts in men and increase the risk of infertility in women.
Be aware of the risks. Using drugs
increases the risk of injury. Car crashes, falls, burns, drowning, and suicide are all
linked to drug use.
Keep you edge. Drug use can ruin your
looks, make you depressed, and contribute to slipping grades.
Play it safe. One incident of drug use
could make you do something that you will regret for a lifetime.
Do the smart thing. Using drugs puts your
health, education, family ties, and social life at risk.
Get with the program. Contrary to what
you might hear in songs or see on TV or in the movies, doing drugs does not make you cool.
Face your problems. Using drugs won't
help you escape your problems, it will only create more.
Be a real friend. If you know someone
with a drug problem, be part of the solution. Urge your friend to get help.
Tropical Impression Racing Team says:
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