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SONG: KID CUDI – MARIJUANA. Catalyst 5/ 23/14. Write down and answer the following question on your Catalyst sheet: How is LSD typically taken ? What could possibly be dangerous about LSD?. Finals (Writing Component). NEXT WEEK THURSDAY/FRIDAY (MAY 29/30) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Catalyst 5/23/14Write down and answer the
following question on your Catalyst sheet:
How is LSD typically taken?What could possibly be
dangerous about LSD?
SONG: KID CUDI – MARIJUANA
Finals (Writing Component)NEXT WEEK THURSDAY/FRIDAY (MAY
29/30)4-5 short answer questions on this drug unitMake sure you study your notes and
understand the effects of drugs on the brain and on society
Travel Posters Since LSD & psilocybin allow users to go on
“trips”… We’re going to make our own travel ads! It’s up to you whether or not you want to make
it an advertisement for a good trip or a warning poster for a bad trip
Must include the following: Reference to either LSD or psilocybin A catchy slogan (e.g. “Fly high with LSD!”) Drawings of what you think you’d experience on a
good or bad trip Lots of colors Mention of effects of LSD or psilocybin we learned
You have ~30 minutes today in class to work on these posters. Be creative!
Poster Due DateThese are due Tuesday next week!
Marijuana (Cannabis)5/22/14
Marijuana “Mixed” effects
Properties of stimulants, depressants & hallucinogens
Marijuana is technically addictive, although less so than most drugs
The active chemical in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Comes from the Cannabis plant Plant also used as “hemp,” a material used for many
goods
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the world
Effects of Marijuana Physical effects
Reddening of eyes Mouth dryness Increased heart rate Muscle relaxation
Psychoactive effects Euphoria Paranoia/anxiety (leading to panic
attacks) Relaxation & stress reduction Introspection Altered sense of time and memory Increased appetite
History of Marijuana Native to Central & South Asia, used for medicinal
properties Ancient history of religious/ritual use
12th century - Muslims made it into hashish (hash)
1937 – Marihuana Tax Act Prohibited production of cannabis in the US Hemp was a cheap alternative to paper pulp Hearst and other influential businessmen felt hemp
threatened their supply of wood used for newspapers
1970 – synthetic form of THC approved for medicinal use 2012 – marijuana legalized in Washington and Colorado
Reefer Madness (1936)Anti-marijuana propaganda movie that helped
sway popular opinion to pass the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbjHOBJzhb0
Marijuana & the BrainTo help regulate dopamine levels, your brain
naturally creates neurotransmitters to block dopamine release
Your brain naturally produces chemicals called cannabinoids that work to block these neurotransmitter blockers so dopamine levels increase
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) works as a stronger version of your natural cannabinoids, increasing dopamine release
Pros & Cons of Marijuana In the margins of your notes (or on a separate
sheet of paper), take 1 minute to write down what you think are the pros and cons of marijuana use
Stand Up If…You listed more pros than consOne of your pros involves “medical uses”One of your cons involves “makes you
dumber” or “makes you lazy”You think marijuana is not deadly (hasn’t killed
anyone)You think marijuana should be legalized
Medical MarijuanaMarijuana has several medicinal
uses:AnxietyNausea & vomitingMigrainesMuscle spasmsGlaucoma (increased pressure in the
eye)
Video: How Medical Marijuana Works in Californiahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdQ-
87OrTtY
Negative Impacts of MarijuanaMarijuana use by itself has not killed
anyone directlyVery low toxicity
Nevertheless, marijuana use can be harmful:Panic attacks Impaired drivingPossible decreased IQ & increased psychosis
among teenage users
Article: Teenage Marijuana Use May Hurt Future IQ
Marijuana Legalization According to state law, the medicinal
use of cannabis is legal in several states
Possession of small amounts is decriminalized in several states as well
HOWEVER… US federal law still considers marijuana
to be illegal The federal government usually has
authority over citizens in its states
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Achieve3000 Time!Go to www.achieve3000.com on your iPadsGo to Mailbox, then click on “Can Cell Phones
Cause Cancer?”Do the following:
Before Reading Poll Article Activity After Reading Poll Thought Question
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