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1.Marijuana is the most often used illegal drug in the country
2.There are about 400 chemicals in the marijuana plant
3.There are stronger forms of marijuana today than there were in the 60's
4.Over 70 million Americans over age 12 have tried marijuana at least once
5.More than 5 million Americans smoke marijuana at least once a week
6.The average age of first time use of marijuana is 13.5 years old
7.Among 12th graders, nearly 40% have tried marijuana at least once
8.The use of marijuana and other drugs usually peaks in the late teens and early twenties
9.Youngsters who have already begun to smoke cigarettes and/or use alcohol are at a high risk for marijuana use 10.Use of alcohol and other drugs by family members plays a strong role in whether children start using marijuana
11.Children involved heavily with marijuana can become dependent
12.Studies show that very few young people use other illegal drugs without first trying marijuana
13.The effects of marijuana depend on the type of cannabis, the way that the drug is taken, experiences and
expectations of the user, setting where the drug is used, and whether drinking or other drug use is going on
14.For some, marijuana raises blood pressure slightly and can double the normal heart
15.THC, the active chemical in marijuana is strongly absorbed by fatty tissues in various organs
16.Some users of marijuana may suffer acute anxiety and have paranoid thoughts
2.There are about 400 chemicals in the marijuana plant
3.There are stronger forms of marijuana today than there were in the 60's
4.Over 70 million Americans over age 12 have tried marijuana at least once
5.More than 5 million Americans smoke marijuana at least once a week
6.The average age of first time use of marijuana is 13.5 years old
7.Among 12th graders, nearly 40% have tried marijuana at least once
8.The use of marijuana and other drugs usually peaks in the late teens and early twenties
9.Youngsters who have already begun to smoke cigarettes and/or use alcohol are at a high risk for marijuana use 10.Use of alcohol and other drugs by family members plays a strong role in whether children start using marijuana
11.Children involved heavily with marijuana can become dependent
12.Studies show that very few young people use other illegal drugs without first trying marijuana
13.The effects of marijuana depend on the type of cannabis, the way that the drug is taken, experiences and
expectations of the user, setting where the drug is used, and whether drinking or other drug use is going on
14.For some, marijuana raises blood pressure slightly and can double the normal heart
15.THC, the active chemical in marijuana is strongly absorbed by fatty tissues in various organs
16.Some users of marijuana may suffer acute anxiety and have paranoid thoughts
17.High dose of the drug can cause severe psychotic symptoms and require emergency medical treatment
18.Marijuana is sometimes mixed with other drugs, such as PCP and cocaine
19.Marijuana hinders the users short-term memory and he or she may have trouble handling complex tasks
20.Because of the drug's effects on perceptions and reaction times, users could be involved in auto crashes
21.Marijuana users may become involved in risky sex
22.There is a strong link between drug use and unsafe sex and the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS
23.Research shows that marijuana smokers have more sick days and more doctors visits for respiratory
problems and other types of illnesses than those who did not smoke the drug
24.Regular use may play a role in cancer and problems in the respiratory, immune, and reproductive systems
25.Marijuana smoke contains some of the same cancer-causing compounds of tobacco, in higher concentrations
18.Marijuana is sometimes mixed with other drugs, such as PCP and cocaine
19.Marijuana hinders the users short-term memory and he or she may have trouble handling complex tasks
20.Because of the drug's effects on perceptions and reaction times, users could be involved in auto crashes
21.Marijuana users may become involved in risky sex
22.There is a strong link between drug use and unsafe sex and the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS
23.Research shows that marijuana smokers have more sick days and more doctors visits for respiratory
problems and other types of illnesses than those who did not smoke the drug
24.Regular use may play a role in cancer and problems in the respiratory, immune, and reproductive systems
25.Marijuana smoke contains some of the same cancer-causing compounds of tobacco, in higher concentrations
Marijuana: 50 Facts YOU Need To Know!!!
