THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A "SAFE DRUG"

Drugs have chemicals in them that affect the body and the brain. They can cause serious health problems that can be permanent. Many young people are exposed to drugs, and after a while they become addicted. Drugs can cause serious problems with our memory, making it more difficult to make daily decisions. It can also cause pain, which can lead to weight loss or change in appetite. Although they are different effects to each drug, there is no such thing as a safe "drug".

OTHER RISK FACTORS:

depression
mood change
pain attacks
depression
breathing problems
increased heart rate
temporary hallucinations
intense nausea and vomiting
ADDICTION AND DEATH

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Why People Use Drugs

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low self-esteem
mental illness

peer pressure
abuse

poverty
loss of close friend/relative

EXAMPLES OF DRUGS

Marijuana

(also known as Cannabis)- Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the United States. it has both short term and long term effects on the brain

Short Term: People usually feel the effects of marijuana after 30 minutes to 1 hour. These chemicals play a role in normal brain development and function.
Long term: When people begin using marijuana as teenagers, the drug may impair thinking, memory, and learning functions and affect how the brain builds connections.