Marijuana

Slang: Mary Jane, bud, mj, blunt, reefer, weed, 420, pot, ganja, dope, herb, joint, green

Signs/symptoms: Shortened attention span and distractibility, anxiety and panic attacks, increased heart rate, dilated pupils, impaired coordination, chronic cough, weakened immune system, shortness of breath

Possible affects on body: Cancer, structural and functional brain deficits, weakened communication and verbal skills, lower learning capabilities, increased risk of depression and schizophrenia

~Nationally: Higher rate of illegal marijuana use among youth in medical marijuana states.

~Now known as a gateway drug.

~There are more teenagers in treatment for marijuana addiction than all other drugs combined.