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John F Kelly PhD March 30 2016 The Drug problem For every complex problem there is a solution that is clear simple and wrong Henry L Mencken What is MJ Is the common name for the cannabis sativa plant which contains Psychoactive effects through a variety of cannabinols notably Delta9 THC and . The Impact of Measure 91 & Its Legislative Amendments. By Russ Belville – Executive Director. Portland NORML. Topics to Address. Details of Measure 91 that Make Oregon Different From Other Legal Cannabis Marketplaces. Eddie Cooke. Shannon Miller . Rules . F. or Discussion . No interrupting. No degrading or rude comments to other students. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. D. o not use names if talking about a situation. Hayden Bridges. Andy Hahn. What is Marijuana?. It is a plant that commonly grows in tropical and temperate areas. Marijuana is often referred to as Mary Jane, weed, bud, pot, or herb. Its scientific name is Cannabis Sativa. Inspiring Minds . February 3, 2014. A volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to minimizing the negative consequences of legalized marijuana in Colorado, particularly for our youth. . Formed March 1, 2013, after Amendment 64 passed, in response to observation that marijuana policy was being dominated and driven by for-profit marijuana industry. We were concerned that the health, safety and well-being of Colorado youth were not being considered.. Protect . children and vulnerable populations from marijuana exposure. Educate the public about issues related to marijuana use. Understand and minimize the public health impacts of retail marijuana products. The . Marijuan. a Experiment. Woodstock Weed. Potency about 3-4% THC. 72% of all pot was imported. Primarily leaves, stems, flowers and hodgepodge pieces of the plant. Brought into the country in bricks. Introduction. Purpose – educate applicants on the application process. Questions about the applications process are encouraged. Multiple 10 minute Q & A periods throughout the training – Limit questions to topics covered in that segment. What they say it is. It’s just a plant!. What it really is!. Marijuana = Cannabis. Cannabinoids. -chemical compounds that interact with receptors . in the brain . cells and repress the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. James R. . Bruehler. , Eastern Illinois . Univ. Linda S. Ghent, Eastern Illinois . Univ. Alan P. Grant, Baker . Univ. Why pot? Why not?. Students are interested in topic. Emerging market. Wide variety of concepts. illicit. drug in Arizona. . It is a dry, shredded green, brown or . gray . mix of flowers, stems, seeds and leaves from the hemp plant, . Cannabis sativa. . . The main active chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC for short. . Patrick J. Kennedy. Dr. Christian . Thurstone. Kevin A. Sabet, Ph.D.. Carmen Fernandez. Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana). www.learnaboutsam.org. Outline. Link between marijuana and mental illness. What is Vaping? Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an called an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. The using additional liquid. Generally, the vaping device consists of a battery, a cartri National Landscape of Marijuana Laws Source: National Conference of State Legislatures (2017), http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/statemedicalmarijuanalaws.aspxNote: Not all states’ laws are cur SB 1406 . Ebbin. . |. . Lucas. Presentation to Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee. January 15, 2021. 1. Virginia’s Marijuana Path. 2015 – First law to allow possession of some cannabis oils by patients with specific medical...