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*low birth weight
increased risks for anemia
*may require intensive care
*memory and attention problems have also been found in older children whose moms used marijuana during pregnancy.
*possible interfeing with formation of nerve cell and circuits in fetal brain development

Sources:
Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-and-pregnancy-more-us-women-using-pot-while-pregnant/en

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1.Cannabis sativa- the hemp plant--dried leaves, flowers, stems, and, seeds.
2. Mind-altering chemical THC
3. Most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S.
4. Wide spread use in young adults ages 18-25 according to "Monitoring the Future survey".
5. Among middle and high school students have dropped/leveled off
6. Marijuans has short and long term effects on the brain
7. THC acts on specific brain cell recetors
8. Marijuana overactivates parts of the brain that contain the hightest number of receptors- this cuses the "high" people feel.
9.Other effects include:
alterd senses (bighter colors)
changes in mood
impaired body movement
problem solving skills
impaired memory
10. Long term effects- as a teenager may
affect brain development, learnig functions, memory, how the brain builds connections between areas necessary for functions.

Source: DrugFacts: Marijuana/National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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tend to be less intense,
peak sooner
fade more quickly than psychological symptoms associated wth quitting.
Frequency and amount used prior affects the severity and withdrawl  length.

Sources:
Levin, K.H., et al. "Cannabis withdrawl symptoms in non-treatment-seeking adult cannabis smokers." Drug and Alcohol Dependence April 2010

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Relatively mild, but are uncomfortable enough to cause a relapse to relieve symptoms
Not life threatening
Research conducted shows cannabis with drawl should be a target of clinical treatment as it can drive people to relapse.
Marijuana smokers may light up to relieve discomfort when trying to stop smoking.
Duke University study of 496 adult smokers who tried to quit found 95.5% experienced at least one with drawl symptom
43.1% experienced more than one symptom.
Cravings for Marijuana can be intense.
Mood Swings -the second most common symptom reported by people who try to quit
Sleep Disruption-Insomnia is most common of withdrawl along with falling asleep is difficult.
Headaches- associated with marijuana can last for a few weeks and months.
Others include: appatiete changes, weight loss, weight gain, digestion problems, crampsor nausea after eating, shaking, dizziness, night sweats, loss of sense of humor.

https://www.verywell.com/marijuana-withdrawl-symptoms-67774

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Hazelton Treatment Center
1-866-278-5904
St. Paul Drug Treatment Centers
651-321-2505
Specialized Treatment Service
311 Spruce St.
St Paul MN 55101

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http://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/contact/bing-center-city-minnesota?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=center-city

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lifestyles could be potentially cause severe psychological or physical dependence
Source: Andover High School Drug PPT-Mrs. T. Koski