This lesson looks at cannabis, its effects on health & the brain & body, and the legal and social repercussions of use.
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Learning Objectives Key Takeaways By hearing and participating in this lesson, students will:
- Understand what cannabis is
- Learn about the chemistry and science behind it
- Learn about the health effects on the brain & body and their associated risks
- Know more about the legal and social repercussions of use
- Explore reasons to Refuse
- Cannabis can be consumed by eating or inhalation.
- Cannabis use can cause short term effects (such as memory loss, skin sensation, and altered perception) and long term effects (such as heart and lung damage).
- Young and developing brains are particularly susceptible to damage due to cannabis use.
- Synthetic cannabinoids such as ‘Spice’ are especially dangerous.
- You can refuse, because YOU are in charge.
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