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Catalyst 5/ 23/14

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)

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Catalyst 5/ 23/14

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  1. 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?

  2. Finals (Writing Component) NEXT WEEK THURSDAY/FRIDAY (MAY 29/30) 4-5 short answer questions on this drug unit Make sure you study your notes and understand the effects of drugs on the brain and on society

  3. 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!

  4. Poster Due Date These are due Tuesday next week!

  5. Marijuana (Cannabis) 5/22/14

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Marijuana & the Brain To 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

  11. 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

  12. Stand Up If… You listed more pros than cons One 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

  13. Medical Marijuana • Marijuana has several medicinal uses: • Anxiety • Nausea & vomiting • Migraines • Muscle spasms • Glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)

  14. Video: How Medical Marijuana Works in California http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdQ-87OrTtY

  15. Negative Impacts of Marijuana • Marijuana use by itself has not killed anyone directly • Very low toxicity • Nevertheless, marijuana use can be harmful: • Panic attacks • Impaired driving • Possible decreased IQ & increased psychosis among teenage users

  16. Article: Teenage Marijuana Use May Hurt Future IQ

  17. 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

  18. Achieve3000 Time! • Go to www.achieve3000.com on your iPads • Go 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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