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It’s just a little weed?
Marijuana
“What’s the worst that could happen?”
Every once in a while…
…can lead to a serious issue.
Marijuana is known by many names including weed, pot, reefer, grass, hemp, dope, and Mary Jane.
Marijuana is the female flowers and dried leaves of the hemp plant AKA cannabis sativa.
It’s main intoxicant is THC which causes you to get “high”.
It is a hallucinogen which distorts how the mind perceives the world we live in.
Here are the facts:
Aside from sore throats and chest colds, research has found that smoking one “joint” gives as much exposure to cancer producing chemicals as smoking five cigarettes.
Marijuana smokers have poorer memories and mental aptitude than non-smokers.
Did You Know…
“I’ve Heard that Marijuana is Better for you than Alcohol.”
Alcohol consists of one substance: ethanol
Alcohol is eliminated from the body within a few hours
Alcohol does not damage your immune system
Marijuana consists of 400 known chemicals, many of which cause cancer.
THC stays in the body for weeks, even months.
THC can damage your immune system.
*Note: Alcohol can still be very harmful to the body, but it is important to understand the chemicals in marijuana as well.
BUT…
BUT…
BUT…
ThenMarijuana’s effects were
“milder,” not lasting as long.
Leaves of the marijuana plant were smoked (less potent).
People started to smoke in their 20’s.
Marijuana’s strength has increased by 2-7 times since the 1970’s (measured by THC levels).
Flowering tops or buds of the plant are smoked (more potent).
People start to smoke in mid-teen years (young users more at risk for adverse effects).
Marijuana Then & Now
Now
Did you know marijuana is now more potent than it used to be?
Students in violation of the University’s marijuana policy may be sanctioned to the Center for Wellness Promotion (CWP) department for an assessment.
Students required to complete CWP’s BASICS (an alcohol/drug education program) must pay $125 for their first sanction and $150 for subsequent sanctions!
Marijuana (and other illegal drugs) may be legal in some states but it can get you into
trouble at UNC Charlotte.
Ask yourself these questions:Marijuana can be laced with other drugs or harmful substances, making it more dangerous than ever.
How well do you know the person who is providing you with the drugs?
More jobs are starting to check hair follicles instead of urine. It takes about three years to get marijuana out of your hair! Are you willing to let “a little weed”
get in the way of your career?
Still Not Convinced?
Talk to someone! If you would like to quit, talk to parents, friends, or a counselor.
To make an appointment at the University Counseling Center, call 704‑687‑0311 or stop by the Counseling Center, located on the first floor of the Atkins Building.
Questions about substance abuse? Contact the Center for Wellness Promotion: Deborah Insley- [email protected]
Director & Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist
Susan Stahley- [email protected] Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
“I NEED HELP!”
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