MARIJUANA

BASIC FACTS

• Leaves and flowers called cannabis
• Active chemical is called THC
• THC is tetrahydrocannabinol

BAD

• Can cause memory loss
• Same negative effects as tobacco
• Anxiety
• Causes effect of drunk driving
• Panic attacks

BAD CONT.

• Causes panic attacks
• Increased appetites
• Slowed cognitive ability
• Distorted sense of time/distance
• Difficulty paying attention

SAFE

• Most marijuana users never use any other drug.
• Marijuana potency is not related to risk of dependence or health impacts
• Can be good for mental health
• Can protect against the formation of cancer
• Does not cause long term cognitive impairment in adult users