America, Home of Illegal Cannabis

AMERICA, HOME OF ILLEGAL CANNABIS

Why Cannabis Should Remain Illegal

What is Cannabis? Below are physical traits and distinct

variations of Cannabis.

So, What is Cannabis?

I showed variations of plants, but what is Cannabis? A mind altering substance. Scientific name Cannabis-Sativa. Chemical Make-up- tetrahydrocannabinol.

Cannabis Physical Appearance? Dried shredded leaves, stems, seeds, &

flowers It is green brown or grey in color. Flowering buds Plants are purple or orange in flowering

color

Harmful Effects of Smoking Cannabis.

Damage cells in the bronchial passages Decrease the ability of immune cells Damage lungs Fungi, Bacteria, & Tumor cell growth

Continued Harmful Side Effects Cannabis can cause phuemonia, which is

fatal to AIDS patients who in fact smoke to medically treat themselves.

Scientific Proof!

Immunosuppressant

T-Cells

Contributes to the danger of diseases

Affects respiratory system

Microorganisms can invade

Respiratory Illnesses Carbon-Dioxide enters the body Tar causes radicals enter the body Same effects as smoking a cigarette Bronchitis Emphazema Lung Cancer

Health EffectsOn Woman

Pregnant woman

Difficult Labor and Delivery

Addiction passed to the baby.

Pregnant Woman

Pregnant woman also need to protect unborn fetus. Cannabis smoke causes low birthrates.

Society as a Whole

Social Impact on Cannabis use: Learning

Social behavior

Motivation

Learning

Cognitive damage is done, although long-term use is not determined yet.

Memory Loss Ability or comprehend new materials. Psychological adverse effects\ (paranoia )

Social Behavior Hinders developing minds Addictions are formed Substitutions for real life and real life

situations Effects judgment

Motivation

Motivation inhibited Carefree attitude No concerns of responsibility

Cannabis Should Remain Illegal!

Drug trafficking

Gang-related problems

Minors abusing the plant

Mexican cartels growing in National Parks, here in the U.S.

Growing Cannabis in National Forests

Dangers from Growing Cannabis

People can approach an illegal crop

If made legal, more immigrants will grow and sell, in America

More illegal immigrants in the U.S.

Available access to minors