This is what I call "Not so intelligent Resources"
As a logical human being, I personal find this government information hysterical and highly offensive.
The arguments are weak and unfounded, and the majority of facts are just plain wrong.
At the time of this writing, January 2013, as a 28 year old political sociologist, (Sociology Major, Philosophy minor from SUNY Albany '07)
I have an honest and accurate view of the current times, our current federal drug policy and the US Federal Government.
I have spent my life seeking truth, learning everything I can about everything subject matter.
I am extremely well-informed of current events and of the politics. And from my intensive study of morality through science and philosophy,
critical and logical thinking, I can objectively determine what is right and wrong. I can see through weak arguments and bias, untrue information.
I can honestly say that I am so tremendously disappointed that my federal government of the United States of America, in the year 2013,
still holds this backwards, unfair, false bullshit view on drugs, and enforces these drug laws justice.
On the left side of the page is information straight from the government own official website, the so-called "Science of Drug Abuse"
On the right side of this page, I point out the weak, ignorant and sometimes outrageous trash they pass as truth and facts.
I still love my country, and my government. And I accept the responsibility to see that these laws are changed and updated to reflect modern times.
I view these drug as exactly the same as the oppression that woman, black people and gays
The National Organization of the Reform for Marijuana Laws describes the patchwork of state and municipal laws that allow medical marijuana,
while the federal government still regards cannabis as a dangerous narcotic.
Brief Description
Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S.
It is made up of dried parts of the Cannabis sativa hemp plant.
Street Names
Pot, ganga, weed, grass, 420
Effects
Short-term effects of marijuana use include euphoria, distorted perceptions, memory impairment, and difficulty thinking and solving problems.
Statistics and Trends
In 2009, 28.5 million Americans age 12 and older had abused marijuana at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Web Site). The NIDA-funded 2010 Monitoring the Future Study showed that 13.7% of 8th graders, 27.5% of 10th graders, and 34.8% of 12th graders had abused marijuana at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: Monitoring the Future (University of Michigan Web Site).
Latest Science
Message from the NIDA Director - Marijuana’s Lasting Effects on the Brain, (September 2012)
Related Publications
Marijuana (DrugFacts)
Revised December 2012.
Offers facts about marijuana, including how it is used, its effects on the brain and overall health, treatment options, and the potential of marijuana as a therapy for various health problems. En Español
Marijuana (Topics in Brief)
Revised December 2011.
Provides a brief update on the research on marijuana use, including its health effects, the potential for addiction, treatment, and marijuana in medicine.
Marijuana: Facts for Teens
Published April 2001. Revised March 2011.
Presented in question-and-answer format and targeted to teens, provides facts about marijuana and its potential harmful effects.
Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know
Published April 2001. Revised March 2011.
Brochure, in question-and-answer format, that provides facts about marijuana for parents and offers tips for talking with their children about the drug and its potential harmful effects.
Marijuana Abuse (Research Reports)
Published October 2002. Revised September 2010.
Explores the latest research on marijuana, including the scope of marijuana use in the U.S., health consequences, its effects on every-day activities, available treatments.
Is Marijuana Medicine? (DrugFacts)
Published July 2012.
Offers facts about marijuana's viability as a legal medical treatment.
Marijuana (Mind Over Matter)
Published January 1997.
Explains how THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, causes changes in the brain that affect memory, emotions, balance, and judgment. En Español
View more related publications
Related NIDA Notes Articles
Adolescent Smoking and Drinking at Historic Lows (July 2012)
Elevated Rates of Drug Abuse Continue for Second Year (June 2012)
Tobacco Smokers Have High Probability of Transition to Dependence (April 2012)
Home Visits by Nurses to Low-Income First-Time Mothers Yield Enduring Benefits (April 2012)
Individual Differences in Decisionmaking Style May Predict Teen Problems (December 2011)
Program Helps Troubled Boys Reduce Substance Abuse (December 2011)
Physical Activity May Prevent Substance Abuse (March 2011)
Brain Responds to Marijuana Cues in Familiar Manner (March 2011)
Teenage Marijuana Use Is on the Rise (March 2011)
Marijuana Linked With Testicular Cancer (December 2010)
View more related NIDA Notes
Related News Releases
Regular marijuana use by teens continues to be a concern (December 2012)
NIDA creates easy-to-read website on drug abuse (February 2012)
Cigarette and alcohol use at historic low among teens (December 2011)
Teen marijuana use increases, especially among eighth-graders (December 2010)
Related Resources
Marijuana Lesson Kit - A kit to educate teenage students about the health consequences of improper prescription drug use. The kit includes enough copies for 30 students.
Order Individual Publications:
Marijuana: Facts for Teens
Marijuana: Download the Facts Poster (Teaching Guide)
Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 11-12 Compilation for Students
Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body- Year 11-12 Compilation for Teachers
Marijuana’s Lasting Effects on the Brain, (Message from the NIDA Director, September 2012)
NIDA for Teens: Marijuana
Other Resources
MEDLINEplus Health Information on Drug Abuse - National Library of Medicine, NIH
www.abovetheinfluence.com - Office of National Drug Control Policy
healthfinder.gov - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Past information on many drugs of abuse is available on our Archives site.
Tags
Marijuana
This page was last updated December 2012
Revised December 2012.
Offers facts about marijuana, including how it is used, its effects on the brain and overall health, treatment options, and the potential of marijuana as a therapy for various health problems. En Español
Revised December 2011.
Provides a brief update on the research on marijuana use, including its health effects, the potential for addiction, treatment, and marijuana in medicine.
Published April 2001. Revised March 2011.
Presented in question-and-answer format and targeted to teens, provides facts about marijuana and its potential harmful effects.En Español
Published April 2001. Revised March 2011.
Brochure, in question-and-answer format, that provides facts about marijuana for parents and offers tips for talking with their children about the drug and its potential harmful effects. En Español
Published October 2002. RevisedSeptember 2010.
Explores the latest research on marijuana, including the scope of marijuana use in the U.S., health consequences, its effects on every-day activities, available treatments.En Español
Adolescent Smoking and Drinking at Historic Lows (July 2012)
Elevated Rates of Drug Abuse Continue for Second Year (June 2012)
Tobacco Smokers Have High Probability of Transition to Dependence (April 2012)
Home Visits by Nurses to Low-Income First-Time Mothers Yield Enduring Benefits (April 2012)
Individual Differences in Decisionmaking Style May Predict Teen Problems (December 2011)
Program Helps Troubled Boys Reduce Substance Abuse(December 2011)
Physical Activity May Prevent Substance Abuse (March 2011)
Brain Responds to Marijuana Cues in Familiar Manner (March 2011)
Teenage Marijuana Use Is on the Rise (March 2011)
Marijuana Linked With Testicular Cancer (December 2010)
Regular marijuana use by teens continues to be a concern(December 2012)
NIDA creates easy-to-read website on drug abuse (February 2012)
Cigarette and alcohol use at historic low among teens(December 2011)
Teen marijuana use increases, especially among eighth-graders (December 2010)
Marijuana Lesson Kit - A kit to educate teenage students about the health consequences of improper prescription drug use. The kit includes enough copies for 30 students.
Order Individual Publications:
Marijuana’s Lasting Effects on the Brain, (Message from the NIDA Director, September 2012)
MEDLINEplus Health Information on Drug Abuse - National Library of Medicine, NIH
www.abovetheinfluence.com - Office of National Drug Control Policy
healthfinder.gov - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Past information on many drugs of abuse is available on ourArchives site.
Tags
This page was last updated December 2012
Published July 2012.
Offers facts about marijuana's viability as a legal medical treatment. En Español
Published January 1997.
Explains how THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, causes changes in the brain that affect memory, emotions, balance, and judgment. En Español