What is Marijuana?

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Marijuana refers to the dried
leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds
from the hemp plant, Cannabis
sativa. The plant contains the
mind-altering chemical delta-9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and
other related compounds.
Extracts can also be made from
the cannabis plant Marijuana has
mind-altering compounds that
affect both your brain and body. It
can be addictive, and it may be
harmful to some people’s health.
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Effects of Marijuana
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Short term:
While you are high, you may
experience:
 Altered senses, such as
seeing brighter colors
 Altered sense of time, such
as minutes seeming like
hours
 Changes in mood
 Problems with body
movement
 Trouble with thinking,
problem-solving, and
memory
 Increased appetite
Effects of Marijuana
Long term:
In the long term, marijuana can
cause health problems, such as:
 Problems with brain
development. People who
started using marijuana as
teenagers may have trouble
with thinking, memory, and
learning.
 Coughing and breathing
problems, if you smoke
marijuana frequently
 Problems with child
development during and after p
regnancy, if a woman smokes
marijuana while pregnant
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