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Substance Abuse Information -
Marijuana
EMERGENCY - DIAL 911
| Quick Facts About Marijuana |
- Know the law. Marijuana is an illegal substance. Depending on where you are caught, you could face a heavy-duty fine and jail time.
- Get the facts right. You do not function normally and cannot do things which require concentration under the influence of marijuana.
- Stay informed. Marijuana has been shown to lower sperm counts in men and increase the risk of infertility in women.
- Be aware of the risks. Using drugs increases the risk of injury. Car crashes, falls, burns, drowning, and suicide are all linked to drug use.
- Keep your edge. Drug use can ruin your looks, make you depressed, and contribute to slipping grades.
- Play it safe. One incident of drug use could make you do something that you will regret for a lifetime.
- Do the smart thing. Using drugs puts your health, education, family ties, and social life at risk.
- Get with the program. Contrary to what you might hear in songs or see on TV or in the movies, doing drugs does not make you cool.
- Face your problems. Using drugs won't help you escape your problems, it will only create more.
- Be a real friend. If you know someone with a drug problem, be part of the solution. Urge your friend to get help.
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