2. One form of an
altered state of
consciousness is
when an individual
does drugs. One
example of drugs
that alter our
consciousness is
marijuana.

3. WHAT IS MARIJUANA?
Marijuana is made from the plant
called cannabis. The plant contains an
active ingredient called
tetrahydrocannabinol or THC which is
what causes the actual high.
Marijuana is usually smoked like a
cigarette or in a pipe. Marijuana
affects such areas of the brain
associated with pleasure, memory,
concentration, and even time
perception. Marijuana’s effects on the
individual depends on the strength
and potency of the THC it contains.

4. EXAMPLE OF STREET NAMES FOR MARIJUANA
• Pot
• Weed
• Hash
• Bud
• Cannabis
• Dope
• Green
• Rasta
• Toke

5. EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA
• Euphoria
• Relaxed inhibitions
• Increased appetite
• Disoriented behavior
• Rapid heart rate
• Increased blood
pressure
• Increased rate of
breathing
• Red eyes
• Dry mouth

6. WITHDRAWALS FROM MARIJUANA
• Hyperactivity
• Insomnia
• Decreased
appetite
• Anxiety

7. RISKS OF USING MARIJUANA
• Panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Fatigue
• Bizarre and dangerous behavior
• Decreased testosterone over long- term use
• Immune system can be affected and cannot fight off germs
properly
• Increases stress on the heart
• Damages lungs
• Cause behavioral effects on children who are exposed
prenatally

8. Although marijuana has
negative affects and can alter
our state of consciousness it
can also have some medical
benefits. It can help with
nausea, spasms in spinal cord,
and help with AIDS.