When we assume we know everything, we often make mistakes. Do this now. 1. There are a few people who have not turned in the health mid term. I need it now. 2.Homework: Read and complete the marijuana worksheet. What are we doing today? 1. Exploring what you know about pot. 2. Debating what you know to be true about pot. 3. Debunking myths about pot.
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When we assume we know everything, we often make mistakes.Do this now.
1. There are a few people who have not turned in the health mid term. I need it now.
2.Homework: Read and complete the marijuana worksheet.
What are we doing today?
1. Exploring what you know about pot.
2. Debating what you know to be true about pot.
3. Debunking myths about pot.
What do you know about marijuana? Write down three facts
that you think are true.• Socially• Legally• How long does it stay in the body?• Addictive? • Short term effects• Long term effects• Rules at school• Medicine? Any value??• Cancer • Affect on the immune system• Affect on lungs• Affect on the brain• Driving skills• Future children
What is Marijuana?• Marijuana is produced from the dried
leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. The active ingredient is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), a fat-soluble drug, which produces marijuana's psychoactive effects .
Essential question: How will marijuana use prevent you from being the best possible person
you can be? Do it now:
1.Take out the homework on Medical Marijuana and the FDA.
2. Copy: Complete the question sheet on Marijuana and NY State Law.
What are we doing today?
1.What is synthetic marijuana?
2.Should the US continue to allow medical marijuana?
3.What is NY state’s position on medical marijuana?
Synthetic Marijuana
The blends of exotic herbs and other plants have been sprayed or coated with one or more chemicals that, when smoked, produce euphoria. Simulate amphetamines or uppers. Sold as bath salts, plant food, incense, glass cleaner.( banned on 7/12) Dangers:
Heart attack & High blood pressure
Tremors/seizures
Fever
Anxiety
Vomiting
Unresponsiveness & death
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QleTi1xtNQk
23 States allow Medical Marijuana 2015 Dark Green
Light Green: Allow Legal Recreational use for age 21 & older•
Medical Marijuana
• HELPS RELIEVE NAUSEA,• Relieves some symptoms of AIDS • Reduces SIDE EFFECTS OF
CHEMOTHERAPY.• Treats glaucoma an eye disorder• Reduce pain in people with multiple sclerosis• Reduces Pain• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
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NY State Medical Marijuana
• The conditions covered under the law include cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, certain spinal cord injuries, irritable bowel syndrome, epilepsy, neuropathy, and Huntington’s disease, severe pain, nausea and muscle spasms.
• Marijuana oils must be vaporized, swallowed in a capsule or absorbed in the mouth, not smoked or eaten.