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Marijuana
is a gateway drug, (a drug that someone begins using first tobacco,
alcohol, etc.), its use can and does lead to other drug use. |
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Marijuana
contains over 400 different chemicals in its raw form. The chemical
content increases to over 2000 when burned. |
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THC,
the active ingredient in marijuana, remains in the body up to 30 days
and can be absorbed into the bodies fat cells and remain even longer.
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The
average age for the first experimentation with marijuana and other
"gateway" drugs is eight (8) years old. |
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The
earlier in life a person starts using marijuana or other drugs, the
more likely he\she is to experience dependence. |
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Marijuana
use can interfere with learning by impairing thinking, reading, comprehension,
verbal and mathematical skills. |
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Long
term regular use of marijuana can have a permanent negative effect
on attention span, concentration, memory, judgment and logical thought.
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Smoking
one marijuana cigarette, (joint) is as harmful to the lungs as smoking
approximately 4-5 regular tobacco cigarettes. Smoking both greatly
increases the risk of developing emphysema, cancer and other lung
diseases. |
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Regular
use of marijuana can affect fertility in males and may result in the
user developing female characteristics, ( less body and facial hair,
breasts, etc..). This is the result marijuana suppressing testosterone
production. |
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The
earlier in the progression of addiction that a person is treated,
the greater the chances for recovery. |
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Every
year hundreds of children of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
die from inhalant abuse, but many people remain unaware of the "huffing"
and Sniffing going on right under their noses.
The misuse of more than 1,000 house products is the same as taking
poison. Inhalant abusers can suffer severe and permanent brain damage.
Some die the first time they try inhalants. Other possible risks
include loss of consciousness and irreversible damage to the liver,
kidneys and bone marrow. |
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Inhalant
abuse is at epidemic levels in many Texas cities and in other states
as well. |
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Any
common household chemical that has a warning as to the danger of internal
use, can be used to get "HIGH". |
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A
1994 survey of Texas seventh graders indicates that 20% have used
inhalants. |
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Signs
of Inhalant Use/Abuse |
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- Red and/or Runny eyes and nose
- Spots or sores around the mouth
- Chemical breath odor
- Drunk, dazed or dizzy appearance
- Nausea, loss of appetite
- Anxiety, Excitability, Irritability
- Paint or stains on body or clothing
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Signs
of Withdrawal |
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- Hand
Tremors
- Chronic
Headaches
- Nervousness
- Excessive
Sweating
- Coma
Death
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