THE TRUTH ABOUT MARIJAUNA

ITS BACKGROUND

• Grown first more than 2000 years ago
• THC amount controls the strength
• Levels of THC have risen 200% from 1970
• Grown in central China 4,500 years ago

FACTS

• Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world
• Made from dried and shredded leaves, stems and flowers
• 400 chemicals put in it
• Marijuana smoke is an irritant to the lungs
• A spanish form of cannabis called sinsemilla contain very high levels of THC

WAYS TO DO THIS DRUG

• Consume it (brownies, soup etc.)
• Smoke it (joint,pipes,etc.)
• Medical (pills, liquid etc.)

AFFECTS

• Red eyes
• Dilated pupils
• Munchies (hunger)
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth

Ingredients
The main ingredient in Marijauna is THC(tetrahydrocannabinol) , It's very dangerous for the immune system.

ALCOHOL VS MARIJUANA

• Alcohol has one substance: ethanol where as weed has 400 chemicals
• THC stays in the body for weeks alcohol stays for only a few hours
• THC unlike alcohol damages the nervous system
• Both impare your judgement

When teens were surveyed to find out why they started using the drug 55% said they were pressured by Peers

INTERNATIONAL STATISTICS

• Over 90million people admitted of using this drug atleast once
• 12-17 year olds are the most likely to be using marijuana
• According to Drug Enforcement Administration, a large percentage of those arrested
• For crimes are tested postive for marijuana use

STREET NAMES

• The most common name is: Weed
• But there are still more such as;
• Dope, grass, 420, ganja, Mary Jane, and many more