Kerry Herndon MSW LACE Western Montana Addiction Services Project SUCCESS Sentinel HS First Thing FirstTHE BRAIN Age 25 Fully Developed Age 30 Fully Mature Younger Chemicals Are ID: 795610
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Marijuana &
Synthetics
Kerry Herndon, MSW, LAC-E
Western Montana Addiction Services
Project SUCCESS- Sentinel HS
Slide2First Thing First…THE BRAIN
Age 25: Fully DevelopedAge 30: Fully MatureYounger Chemicals Are
Introduced, the Greater the
Risk to Brain DevelopmentNeurotransmittersSend and receive messages in the brainNeuronThe chemical (message) being sent
Slide3Street Terms (Some of Them)
PotJoint
Grass
Dope
BushDrawDry HighDubby
Gangster
Giggleweed
JiveKiffLoco WeedMexican GreenResinRoachSmokeSpliffThai SticksSkunkBammyBlanketBo-BoBomberCrippleDinkie Dow
HashCannabisAfganBlack RockBhangWeedBroccoliBudda GrassGageGanjaHempHerbJaneMary JanePanama RedPuffReeferSativaTeaTexas TeaChronicCheebaBluntAshesDingGiggle Smoke
Slide4How “Dope” is UsedSmoked
IngestedVaporized
Slide5REALITIES OF WEED
It is about 20 times more potent 50-70% more carcinogens than cigarettesInhaled deeply and held for longer periods in the lungs, increasing tar in lungs.It is a “gateway drug” (dopamine).Although typically not lethal, mixed with other substances (especially alcohol) it can have serious consequences.
Slide6More news about ganga:
About 9% of people become addictedThe number increases to about 1 in 6 among those who start using it at a young ageIncreases to 25 to 50% among daily users.
Slide7Marijuana: Short Term
Bloodshot eyesDry mouth and throatDecreased social inhibitionsMotivation and cognitionLearning difficulties
Difficulty speaking, listening effectively
Intense anxiety or panic attacks
ParanoiaDrops blood pressure“Whoa, Dude, I gotta sit down”.
Slide8Marijuana: The Brain
Impacts nerve cells, hippocampus, cerebellum, basal ganglia, and cerebral cortex.Can cause:HallucinationsDelusions
Impaired memory
Disorientation
Parts of Brain that Effect:PleasureMemoryThoughtConcentration
Sensory and time perception
Coordinated movement
Slide9Marijuana & The Nervous System
Nucleus of Solitary Tract – Sensations like nausea and vomitingBasal Ganglia – Movement ControlCerebellum – Body Movement & Coordination
Hippocampus
– Memory, Learning, Stress Control
Cerebral Cortex – Thinking, Problem SolvingNucleus Accumbens – Reward CenterHypothalamus – Body Functions
Amygdala
– Emotional Response, Fears
Spinal Cord – SensationsBrain Stem – Sleep, Arousal, Motor Control
Slide10Marijuana & The Heart
Heart rate (increase up to 50%)Blood pressure dropsHeart attack 4x more likely within an hour of smoking marijuana compared to not smoking
Slide11Marijuana & The Lungs
Burning and stinging of the throatHeavy coughingFrequent chest illnesses & lung infectionsSimilar problems as tobacco smokersCancer of the lung (20x greater w/ marijuana compared to tobacco per study in 2012)Tar similar to that of tobacco, but levels increase w/ marijuana due to inhaling it and holding it in lungs longer.
Slide12Marijuana & Your Mental Health
Can induce psychosisAnxietyDepressionSchizophreniaBipolar Disorder
Panic attacks
Learning difficulties/disabilities
Emotional developmentWhich comes first? Mental health or triggered symptoms as a result of marijuana.
Slide13More on Mental Health w/ Weed
Adolescents 6x more likely to develop psychotic symptoms10% of adolescents who use before age 15 will develop psychotic symptoms by age 26 compared to 3% who never used.Genetically predisposed people are likely to see symptoms of mental health disorders earlier if they use marijuana.Young men who use are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts if they use marijuana.
Slide14Mary Jane and Digestion
Burning and stinging of mouth/throatChanges in potassium levelsChanges in amount of protein and Ph of urineSome renal problems reported as a result having to digest the marijuana UA’sOccasional Use -10 to 14 daysRegular Use -45 daysHeavy Use – 90 days
Slide15Hash and the Immune System
Lowered immune systemCancer patients in treatment may be impacted differently by the effect of marijuana on the immune system.Suppress auto-immune systemReduces white cell production
Slide16Grass & Musculoskeletal System
Slows muscle growth Decreases muscle massLowers testosterone needed for muscle growthUsed as a muscle relaxantIncreased muscle spasmsAbsorption of calcium reducedWeakened bones (especially in adolescent women)
Slide17Giggle Smoke & Reproduction
Recreational use linked to testicular cancerCannabis receptors in the testacies Female infertility issuesTHC can be found in vaginal fluidsInterference with menstrual and ovulation cyclesMale infertility issuesLower sperm count/mobility of sperm impactedLower volume of seminal fluid
Reduced testosterone
Slide18Other “Chronic” effects
Effects different people in a different wayBHA: Food additive ingested while using marijuana can promote health effects in lungs.Males more likely to develop dependencyHigher risk taking behaviorsDenial of organ transplants
Slide19Cannabis Withdrawal
Most pronounced 10-18 days after last usePeaking at day 2 or 3TremorsFever like feelingNauseaMuscle spasmsLoose stoolsAbdominal distressHiccups
Anxiety
Muscle tension
Mood swingsAppetite changesInsomniaNightmares/terrorsDepressed moodAnger/AggressionAgitationIrritable
Slide20Other Things To Consider
Slide21Synthetic Marijuana
Slide22Realities of Fake Weed
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/02/04/health/synthetic-marijuana-irpt/?hpt=hp_midFirst reported use in the US was in 2009 First seen in Europe in 2004
Synthetic
marijuana was linked to 11,406 drug-related emergency department visits in
2010 Year Number of Poison Control Calls 2010 2,906
2011 6,968
2012
As of Dec. 31, 2012 5,200May be harmful heavy metal residues in Spice mixture
Slide23Teen Use of Synthetics
1 in 9 high school seniors nationwide have used spice in the last year (2011) More popular among boys than girls -In 2012, nearly twice as many male 12th graders reported past-year use of synthetic marijuana as females in the same age group.
Slide24Synthetics- Why do people use them?
Advertised as natural and safeLack of education about the risksLess likely to get caught (UA’s)Sometimes it is easier to accessSuppose to feel like marijuana, but the high comes faster and doesn’t last as longCreates a relaxed feelingAdvertising! The packaging looks fun.
Slide25Synthetics & The Body
Has been known to cause death after one useExtreme anxiety, paranoia and hallucinationsSuicidal thoughtsVomitingAgitation and confusionSeizuresMuscle Spasms/TremorsExtreme nervousnessDilated pupils
Headaches/Migraines
Violent tendencies
Slurred speech
Slide26Synthetics & The HeartIncreased heart
rateElevated blood pressure Reduced blood supply to the heart (myocardial ischemia)Associated with heart attacks
Slide27Spice/K2: Legal?
Difficult to regulate – tried to make chemicals in Spice illegal, but it is then made with different chemicals and sold.Says on packaging “not for human consumption”Different brands use different chemicals and potencies, so it is hard to know how much and what you are taking.
DEA’s story about Wyoming Girl – Kidney Damage
Slide28Synthetics: More Info3-5 times more potent than THC in marijuana
Addictive? YES!Withdrawal similar to that of narcotics.Long-term effects unknownMIXING is dangerous!More drugs found laced with syntheticsMany more “Designer Drugs” being developed, all out have had deaths associated with them.
Slide29One Last Thought…
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/04/legal-drug-spice-teens_n_871173.html