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MaKayla Scott
WHAT IS MARIJUANA?
Marijuana is an illegal plant that people smoke to get high
Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana is a preparation of the cannabis
plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug and/or as medicine.
It is classified as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance.
TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (THC)
Formula: C21H30O2
21 Carbons Molecules
30 Hydrogen Molecules
2 Oxygen Molecules
THC CONTINUED
THC is the chemical responsible for most of marijuana's psychological effects.
THC changes behavior by binding to receptors on nerve cells
Cannabinoid receptors are concentrated in certain areas of the brain
associated with thinking, memory, pleasure, coordination and time
perception.
There are also cannabinoid receptors on nerves in other parts of the body.
The Immune System
Joint
Blunt
Pipe
Water-pipe Bong
Vaporizer
Edibles
Brownies
Canna-butter
Chocolate Bars
Caramels
BENEFITS OF MARIJUANA
Paper
Plastic
Rope
Clothing Bags
Fuel
DECRIMINALIZATION OF
MARIJUANA
Decriminalization means no
prison time or criminal
record for first-time
possession of a small
amount for personal
consumption. The conduct
is treated like a minor
violation.
Alaska
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nebraska
Nevada
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Rhode Island
Vermont
Washington
Movies
Kottonmouth Kings
Half Baked
Cypress Hill
Jimi Hendrix
Sublime
Pineapple Express
Bob Marley
Pink Floyd
Grandmas Boy
CELEBRITIES
Snoop Dogg
Wiz Khalifa
Rihanna
Miley Cyrus
Dave Chapelle
Johnny Depp
Kat Williams
Owen Wilson
Seth Rogen
Joe Rogan
MARIJUANA VS ALCOHOL
Safer for Consumer
Not addictive
Less risk of injury
Less likely to damage brain or cause
cancer
Not likely to overdose or die
LEGALIZATION RESULTS
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