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#Norristown Area CTC Keeping Kids Safe and Drug Free. Some basic facts: Marijuana can affect the brain, particularly the vulnerable, developing brain. Marijuana can affect learning, memory and sleep patterns. It can contribute to an increase in depression, anxiety, panic, and paranoia over time, and there is evidence that marijuana can permanently decrease IQ. Marijuana is addictive and with chronic use, can cause withdrawal symptoms. One can injure his or herself when using marijuana, especially in excess. Marijuana use can affect a person’s ability to effectively deal with emotions. It is possible that marijuana may help with certain medical conditions, although we need much more research on this topic to fully understand the link. When talking about medical marijuana, say something like, “It is prescribed for a specific purpose, for a certain period of time.”
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:30:00 +0000

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