New Marijuana: Higher Potency, Greater Danger
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The potency of THC, the mind-altering chemical in marijuana, has more than doubled in the last twenty years creating a greater risk for impairment and a far higher risk of addiction. This video presents viewers with up-to-date information on THC potency and looks at how THC affects the brain. Stronger doses of marijuana can cause intense and disturbing reactions such as paranoia and hallucinations with permanent damage to cognitive abilities.
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Runtime: 15 minutes 21 seconds
- Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Health and Safety
- Subtopic: Counseling, Drug Abuse, Health Care
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: Human Relations Media
- Writer: Christine Lowe
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