Now, here we are in the Drug section. Let's talk about Marijuana. Marijuana is a drug that is made from the
Cannabis plant and has a chemical called THC. THC is harmful to the brain. It can cause you to forget things,
important things. In some states Marijuana is used as medicine for people with Cancer to ease them of their pain.
But in most states Marijuana is illegal. Let me tell you why. It's harmful to your health and very addictive.
Marijuana causes a faster heart rate, red eyes, dry mouth, can cause accidents(using the bathroom on yourself), cause
clumsiness and can cause Cancer. Marijuana can also cause emotional effects too. You can feel sad for no reason;
you see things that are not there or real and you don't care about things in your life such as family, friends and school.
There are other drugs that are stimulants and become bad for you when it is abused. Stimulants speed up your
body's function. Stimulants can make you jittery, cause headaches, high blood pressure, unable to sleep and not wanting
to eat. Examples of stimulants are caffeine, cocaine and amphetamines.
Caffeine is found in tea, coffee, chocolate and in some pain medicines. You can become physically dependant
on caffeine. Example, suppose you want to eat just one chocolate from a bowl. Instead you ate the whole
thing. And you know chocolate has caffeine in it. It can cause you to want more and more without even knowing
it and you have become dependant on chocolate (caffeine).
Cocaine is a stimulant that is made from a coca plant and is illegal. Crack is a form of cocaine. It is illegal
to use crack also. Cocaine and crack abuse can cause you to commit a crime. Cocaine and crack is a very addictive
drug.
Amphetamines are stimulants that are legal with a prescription. Sometimes doctors prescribe medication for those
who it is hard for them to pay attention. It is wrong and illegal to take amphetamines without a doctors permission.
Marijuana and stimulants are not the only thing that can be abused. Depressants can be abused also.
Depressant is a type of drug that slows down your body function. Abuse of depressants can cause you to have trouble
breathing, speaking, cause slow reaction time and have lower blood pressure. Barbiturates and tranquilizers are
examples of legal depressants. It is illegal to use them in the wrong way. Tranquilizers can sometimes be prescribe
for people who are tense or worrying a lot. It helps them to calm down. Barbiturates sometimes are prescribed
to people who have a hard time sleeping. When these drugs are used without a doctors permission that is when it is illegal
to use them.
