Marijuana
Marijuana, which can also be called weed, pot, dope, or cannabis, is the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It contains mind-altering compounds like tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, as well as other active compounds like cannabidiol, or CBD, that are not mind-altering. Cannabis has various mental and physical effects, which include euphoria, altered states of mind and sense of time, difficulty concentrating, impaired short-term memory and body movement, relaxation, and an increase in appetite. Onset of effects is felt within minutes when smoked, and about 30 to 60 minutes when cooked and eaten. The effects last for two to six hours, depending on the amount used. At high doses, mental effects can include anxiety, delusions, hallucinations, panic, paranoia, and psychosis. There is a strong relation between cannabis use and the risk of psychosis, though the direction of causality is debated. Physical effects include increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, nausea, and behavioral problems in children whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy; short-term side effects may also include dry mouth and red eyes. Long-term adverse effects may include addiction, decreased mental ability in those who started regular use as adolescents, chronic coughing, and susceptibility to respiratory infections.
Are you searching for educational marijuana videos to enhance your treatment program? Take a look at our collection of digital download or streaming products on marijuana/cannabis that specifically discuss marijuana addiction recovery stories. If you need more help or have questions about your treatment program, please reach out to FMS Productions at (800) 421-4609.
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Marijuana At Your Own RiskSpecial Price $195.00 Regular Price $249.00Instead of telling kids “just say no”, this program takes the approach of showing them the problems, the path to those problems, and asking them to decide. Learn More
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Marijuana and RecoverySpecial Price $195.00 Regular Price $249.00This film addresses important recovery topics, including: denial; polydrug abuse; marijuana withdrawal; treatment options; relapse triggers; getting the most out of 12-step meetings; and building a new lifestyle. Learn More
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Marijuana: The Hidden HazardsSpecial Price $195.00 Regular Price $249.00Instead of telling kids “just say no”, this program takes the approach of showing them the problems, the path to those problems, and asking them to decide. Learn More
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Vaping: More Dangeous Than You ThinkSpecial Price $199.00 Regular Price $249.00This program clearly demonstrates the serious health risks of vaping drugs. Learn More
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CANNABINYZEDSpecial Price $199.00 Regular Price $249.00As the legal status of marijuana changes its perceived dangers are lessening while the potency of the drug is increasing Learn More