Harmful Effects of Marijuana List

Hey so a few days ago a drug councilor came into our school, talked and handed out theses papers telling us the harmful effects of marijuana. So i typed it up to see what you guys though of it.



Brain & Central Nervous System- impaired thinking, mood, memory, and coordination

• Marijuana (thc) is an extremely powerful and pleasurable intoxicant. It effects, alters, and damages brain cells controlling thinking, emotion, pleasure, coordination, mood, and memory. The pituitary gland is also damaged which regulates hunger, thirst, blood pressure, sexual behavior, and releases of sex hormones.

CLOGGED SYNAPSES, BRAIN DAMAGE, AND ADDICTION.

• Marijuana accumulates in the microscopic spaces between nerve cells in the brain – called ”synapses.” This clogging interferes by slowing and impairing transfer of critical information.

• Long term use causes the brain to stop production of brain chemicals necessary to “feel good”- a negative feedback condition. And, the user becomes chemically addicted to marijuana.

HEART

• Speeds up heartbeat as much as 50%, increases blood pressure, and poses great risk to those with hypertension and heart disease.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

• Marijuana damages the network of glands, organ, and hormones involved in growth and development, energy levels, and reproduction.

ORGANS AND GLANDS AFFECTED:

• Pituitary Gland

• Thyroid gland

• Stomach duodenum

• Pancreas

• Adrenal glands

• Testis

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

• Marijuana use can decrease and degenerate sperm count,movement, and cause lowered sex drive. Females can have egg damage, suppression of ovulation, disrupt menstrual cycles, and alteration of hormone levels.

PREGNANCE & UNBORN BABIES

• Regular use during pregnancy can lower birth weight and cause abnormalities similar to fetal alcohol Syndrome- small head, irritability, poor growth and development.

CHROMOSOME DAMAGE

• Can destroy the number of chromosomes, resulting in cell abnormalities and impaired function.

OTHER AFFECTS ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

• Distortion of perception, thinking, and reality

• Dificulty in forming concepts and thoughts

• Poor concentration

• Mental confusionloss of motivation

• Wide mood swings

• Aggression and hostility

• Depression, anxiety, and paranoia

EYES

• Sleepy looking, bloodshot eyes with dilated pupils.

Throat

• Irritates membranes of the esophagus increasing chance of developing cancer of larynx and esophagus.

LUNGS

• Significant Damage and destruction of the air sacs of the lungs, reducing the lungs ability to bring in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide – Emphysema.

• Causes bronchial tubes to be inflamed, thickened, and to produce more mucus, resulting in narrowing of the air passages-chronic Bronchitis.

• Marijuana smoke has twice as much “tar” as cigarette smoke and significantly increasing chance of lung cancer, inflammation and infection.

IMMUNE SYSTEM

• Marijuana depresses immune system' avility to protect itself and body against invading bacteria, viruses, chemicals, foreign particles, parisites fungal microorganisms, infections, and decreases ability to protect and prevent growth of cancer cells throughout the body.

ORGANS AND GLANDS AFECTED:

• Thymus

• Lymph system

• Spleen

• Stomach duodenum

• Bone marrow

 

Uh it says "Bruce Algra's HEALTH AND DRUG EDUCATION SERIES"

 

So is there any truth to this list? Because some of it seems true but other parts sound like straight up bull shit from the 60s.

And to "NYCdeisel" You need to calm the fuck down i never said i believed everything in that paper all i said was that i typed it up so you all could see it and give me your input. Ive already watched the union along with super high me and grass. I knows whats up i just like to be see and hear both sides of the story.

 

Well i know that your heart rate does increase while your high. And the central nervous system part sounds like its a little true because if i smoke heavily for a entire weekend, on Monday i feel like its a little hard to concentrate and i definitely have mood swings.