MARIJUANA

WHAT IS MARIJUANA?

• Marijuana is the dried flowers & leaves of the cannabis plant.
• It has a long history of use it everywhere in the world.
• More than 200 slang names for example:pot grass,weed.
• Marijuana is smoked but it can be eaten
• A chemical in marijuana is called THC.

IS MARIJUANA HARMFUL?

• It can cause many problems both physical & psychological.
• Many people who use marijuana in school perform poorly at work
• Long term use of marijuana also causes physical damage.

HOW ARE THE EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA?

• Behavior problems
• You can't sleep
• You can't concentrate
• Causes lung problems including coughing

HOW TO SAY NO TO DRUGS?

• First, explain that you do not want to use drugs
• Second, given a reason make up a lie
• Third,describe some of the consequences that will happen
• Fourth,suggest another activity
• Fifth,walk away