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 marijuana Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa The main active chemical in marijuana  THC Partial or total loss of memory  amnesia Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones  anabolic steroids

In this lesson, you will learn to  describe the effects and risks of marijuana.  identify the most commonly used club drugs.  explain the reasons that teens abuse anabolic steroids.  list the physical effects of anabolic steroids.

Finding the Main Idea For each major heading in this lesson, write one sentence that states the main idea. Major Headings in this Lesson What Is Marijuana? What Are Marijuana’s Effects? What Are Club Drugs? Date Rape Drugs Anabolic Steroids Teens and Steroid Use

What Is Marijuana? Marijuana is commonly called pot or weed. marijuana Dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, called cannabis sativa

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? THC alters the way the brain processes sensory information. THC The main active chemical in marijuana It is impossible to know what other harmful substances may be mixed in with marijuana.

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Short-term Effects Reduced reaction time Reduced coordination Impaired judgment Increased heart rate Increased appetite Anxiety Panic attacks

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Long-term Effects Lung diseases, including cancer Changes to the region of the brain that processes information Depression Anxiety Personality disturbances Loss of motivation, causing the user to fall behind in school Problems with friends and family members

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Safety Risks Risk of getting arrested Users may say or do things that could get them into trouble Impaired reaction time and coordination make driving dangerous Impaired judgment can lead to risky behaviors Drinking alcohol Engaging in sexual activity, leading to a risk of sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy

What Are Marijuana’s Effects? Frequent users can develop a tolerance Developing a tolerance often leads to physical dependency Each year more than 12,000 people seek treatment for addiction to marijuana

What Are Club Drugs? Club drugs take their names from dance clubs or raves where they are often used. Some people falsely believe that club drugs are safe to use.

What Are Club Drugs? The harmful effects of club drugs include: Hallucinations Paranoia Amnesia amnesia Partial or total loss of memory When club drugs are mixed with alcohol, the effects of both substances are increased.

Ecstasy The scientific name for ecstasy is MDMA. Ecstasy speeds up the central nervous system, making a person feel very alert, or “hyper.”

Ecstasy Effects of Taking Ecstasy Increased heart rate Nausea and dizziness Anxiety Elevated blood pressure Chills Sweating Loss of appetite

Date Rape Drugs Rohypnol, commonly called roofie, is a club drug that works by suppressing the central nervous system. Characteristics of Rohypnol Odorless Colorless Has no taste Easily slipped into a person’s drink The unwilling user is unaware of what is happening Causes amnesia

Date Rape Drugs GBH is a depressant of the central nervous system. Until 1992, GBH was available as an over-the- counter drug used by bodybuilders to increase muscle mass and decrease fat.

Date Rape Drugs Ketamine, sometimes called Special K, is an anesthetic used in medical procedures for humans and animals. A small amount of Ketamine produces hallucinations, memory loss, and even respiratory failure.

Anabolic Steroids Physicians sometimes prescribe anabolic steroids to treat growth problems, lung diseases, and skin conditions. anabolic steroids Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones Steroids are most often abused by people who want to enhance their athletic abilities.

Anabolic Steroids Major Side Effects Liver tumors Cancer Jaundice High blood pressure Kidney tumors Severe acne Trembling

Anabolic Steroids Side Effects in MalesSide Effects in Females Shrinking of the testiclesGrowth of facial hair Breast developmentMenstrual changes Deepened voice In NIDA’s 2004 Monitoring the Future study, 3.4% of high school seniors reported using steroids at least once. Source: NIDA Infofacts: High School and Youth Trends.

Teens and Steroid Use Steroid use can have a negative effect on your appearance. Steroid use can cause a person to become angry or violent. Steroid use can cause a hormonal imbalance, which can interfere with the normal development of teens.

What I Learned Vocabulary What is THC? Lesson 2 Review

What I Learned Recall What are health risks associated with using anabolic steroids? Lesson 2 Review

What I Learned Explain What are two long-term effects of marijuana use? Lesson 2 Review

Thinking Critically Analyze Why do you think steroid abuse is a concern in competitive sports? Lesson 2 Review

Thinking Critically Hypothesize What might happen to a person who unknowingly ingests Rohypnol while at a club? Lesson 2 Review

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