Victory Over Addiction

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Marijuana refers to the seeds, dried
· decreased concentration
leaves, and stems of the cannabis
As with cigarettes, smoking marijuana
sativa plant. Marijuana is the most
FACTS:
STREET NAMES:
Boom, Hash, Weed, Joint, Ganga
APPEARANCE:
Dry, shredded green/brown mix of stems,
seeds and leaves.
PARAPHERNALIA:
Seeds, dust in pockets of clothing, rizzla
papers, excessive use of lip balm and eye
drops. Empty small bags and matchboxes.
SMELL:
Peppery aroma. Oily herb smell when smoked
METHOD OF USE:
Usually smoked
EFFECTS:
Feels relaxed, giggly and talkative. Sedated
with bloodshot eyes.
LONG TERM EFFECTS:
Chronic lung disease. Increased risk of
cancer. Amotivational Syndrome and
psychosis.
commonly used illicit drug in South
Africa. It is usually smoked in a pipe or a
cigarette. It can also be eaten.
The mind-altering ingredient in
marijuana is called THC, which stands
for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. The
amount of THC in marijuana varies. It is
common for marijuana to contain
anywhere from one to seven percent
THC.
Abusing marijuana can have negative
health effects. It can also lead to
addiction.
causes damage to the lungs.
As with other types of illicit drugs,
marijuana abuse can lead to addiction.
About one in every 11 marijuana users
will become addicted. It is difficult to say
how much marijuana use causes
dependence. This varies between
individuals.
Marijuana potency has increased in
the past 20 years. A stronger drug
increases the chances of addiction and
is likely both physical and psychological.
In physical addition, the user's body
craves the drug. In psychological
addiction, the user consciously desires
the drug's effects.
When marijuana enters the body, THC
passes through the bloodstream and to
the brain. The chemical targets certain
brain cells called cannabinoid receptors.
A large percentage of these receptive
cells exist in the parts of the brain that
influence memory, coordination, sensory Additional risk factors for substance
perception, and thinking.
abuse include:
Marijuana has several effects on the · having a family history of
body and mind. Abusing marijuana can addiction
cause: · having a psychiatric disorder
· memory problems · lack of family involvement
· difficulty solving problems
· increased appetite
· decreased coordination
Long-term marijuana use can lead to
learning and psychological problems
even years after stopping the drug.
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