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Marijuana Marijuana is a dry, shredded mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. People usually smoke it as a cigarette or in a pipe. It is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the United States.Abusing marijuana can result in problems with memory, learning and social behavior. It can interfere with family, school, work and other activities.Scientific studies are underway to test the safety and usefulness of cannabis compounds for treating certain medical conditions. Currently, smoking marijuana is not recommended for the treatment of any disease or condition.NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse |
Source: NIH: MedlinePlus |
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Powerful imagery shows teens and young adults how drugs of abuse damage major organs. A provocative and engaging educational tool. Back: Four critical-thinking activity worksheets and lesson plans on drugs of abuse: a basic neuroscience lesson on how the brain governs the body; an in-depth look at how different drugs damage various vital organs; an activity using a diagram to explore how abusing drugs can damage relationships; and an exercise on how to read a statistical graph on emergency room visits to show the impact of drugs on society.
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The percentage of U.S. high school seniors reporting past month marijuana use continues to gradually increase, according to the most recent data from the national Monitoring the Future (MTF) study. ... Dr. Robert DuPont, the first Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), suggests that “the recent legalization of marijuana use . . . in Colorado and Washington State, and the legalization of ‘medical’ marijuana in 18 states and the District of Columbia will lead to further decreases in youth perception of risk from harm” (IBH, 2012).
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This report presents the results of the 2011 data collection in the Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring II (ADAM II) program, which is an initiative of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) that operates in nine U.S. counties and the District of Columbia.
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Monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults, including—Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence; Sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and STDs; Alcohol and other drug use; Tobacco use; Unhealthy dietary behaviors; physical activity; prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults.
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The percentage of U.S. high school seniors reporting past month marijuana use continues to gradually increase, according to the most recent data from the national Monitoring the Future (MTF) study. ... Dr. Robert DuPont, the first Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), suggests that “the recent legalization of marijuana use . . . in Colorado and Washington State, and the legalization of ‘medical’ marijuana in 18 states and the District of Columbia will lead to further decreases in youth perception of risk from harm” (IBH, 2012).
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The Marijuana Fact Sheet covers marijuana’s usage, addictive properties, health effects, and economic effects as well as prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts related to the drug. (January 2012)
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Marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States. It is a dry, shredded green and brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves derived from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC for short.
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OAS provides the latest national data on (1) alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse, (2) drug related emergency department episodes and medical examiner cases, and (3) the nation’s substance abuse treatment system.
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Site for parents with information relating to teen use, talking to your teen, academic success, mental health, and more.
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Factual information for teens on the use and consequences of marijuana.
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This report presents the results of the 2011 data collection in the Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring II (ADAM II) program, which is an initiative of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) that operates in nine U.S. counties and the District of Columbia.
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"Current evidence shows that smoking cannabis is hazardous to our lungs. We know far less about the effects of cannabis smoke than the impact of tobacco smoke. However, there is evidence that cannabis smoke causes many adverse effects, including: chronic coughing; wheezing; sputum (phlegm) production; tuberculosis; legionnaires’ disease; aspergillosis; acute bronchitis; airway obstruction; pneumothorax, and lung cancer."
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The 2011 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs report has 36 participant countries and almost 105,000 students answering the questionnaire. This makes it to the worlds most comprehensive school survey on alcohol and drug use. Many tables have comparisons with the USA.
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A video created prior to the 2012 election. Provides documented sources (in the notes) concerning the potenial impacts of marijuana legalization in Colorado.
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A video created prior to the 2012 election. Provides documented sources (in the notes) concerning the potenial impacts of marijuana legalization in Colorado.
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Targets teens and young adults, emphasizing three essential messages about smoking marijuana: it is addictive, it can lead to school failure, and it impairs driving. Four lesson plans for teachers, including critical-thinking activity worksheets and answer keys. Reviews basic marijuana facts.
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The percentage of U.S. high school seniors reporting past month marijuana use continues to gradually increase, according to the most recent data from the national Monitoring the Future (MTF) study. ... Dr. Robert DuPont, the first Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), suggests that “the recent legalization of marijuana use . . . in Colorado and Washington State, and the legalization of ‘medical’ marijuana in 18 states and the District of Columbia will lead to further decreases in youth perception of risk from harm” (IBH, 2012).
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