by https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk en-us 2016-01-29 10:55:27 UTC 2024-10-04 11:56:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Task instructions: egoodwin1 https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101238298 2016-03-16 10:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101238298 Drugs  https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101309215 In this presentation i am going to be talking about drugs, the effects of them and ways in which the addictions can be prevented. 

Marijuana- on average around 36.4% of second year sixth former's took marijuana in the last year. 
In the past 5 years on average 28.6% of marijuana use across all teenagers. 

There are some long term effects to using marijuana these include learning and memory, co-ordination and judgment. some of the other effects include increased heart rate, respiratory problems (the lungs and breathing) and a risk to ones mental health meaning it could lead to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

Taking marijuana can also lead to reduced school performance, teens that tend to take the drug, also tend to get lower grades in school.

Marijuana can become addictive and if you know someone whop may need help you can use websites and talk lines such as - national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK
or www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov 

]]> 2016-03-16 14:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101309215 Ecstasy  https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101319728 In the past year around 3.6% of teenagers have taken ecstasy also known as "molly".

The effects of using molly for the brain are that it can cause someone to become very negative they can become easily confused, depressed and problems with memory and attention. 
some of the other effects include:
  • Increases in heart rate and blood pressure
  • Muscle tension
  • Teeth clenching
  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Blurred vision
  • Faintness
  • Chills or sweating
  • Higher body temperature (can lead to serious heart, liver, or kidney problems)
  • Increased risk for unsafe sex

if you know someone whop may need help you can use websites and talk lines such as - national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK
or www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov 
]]> 2016-03-16 15:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101319728 https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101323354 2016-03-16 15:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101323354 https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101328972 Before and After taking Marijuana.]]> 2016-03-16 15:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/egoodwin1/3kpmusog3xkk/wish/101328972