Marijuana, Inhalants,

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Marijuana, Inhalants, Steroids.

• By Scott, Olivia, Gabriela, Eric, Ashley, and
  Leqhuon

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Drill

• List some street names for marijuana that you
  know of. Why do you think they are called that?
• Herb - Type of plant
• Ganja - Jamaican name for Weed
• Home Grown The plant is usually grown in or
  around the house
• Dope - because it contains Dopamine

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Objective

• TSW learn Key terms about Marijuana, Inhalants,
  and Steroids.
• They will also learn long and shot term effects
  of those drugs.

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Marijuana What is it?

• Marijuana - a plant whose leaves, buds, and
  flowers are usually smoked for their intoxicating
  effects.
• THC The primary intoxicant in marijuana
• Paranoia Irrational suspiciousness or distrust
  of others, usually resulting in the use of
  Marijuana

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Facts About Marijuana

• Contains more cancer causing substances than
  tobacco smoke
• Poses risks to reproductive systems
• Raises dopamine levels in the brain causes high
  effects

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Marijuana Long/Sort Term Effects
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Steroids What are they?

• Steroids Synthetic substances similar to male
  sex hormones
• Oral Steroid Modification of parent drug to make
  it harder for the liver to degrade the steroid
  molecules
• Suspension Pure testosterone (A crystal solid)
  suspended in water and is injected

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Steroids Male/Female Effects
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Inhalants What are they?

• Inhalants - substances whose fumes are sniffed or
  inhaled to give a high effect.
• After high there is a loss of inhibition,
  drowsiness, lightheadedness, and agitation

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Inhalants Short Term/Long Term Effects
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Pictures
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Outside Links

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