Marijuana and Alcohol are such a problem for teenagers because it’s a release from their ordinary lives. Most teens also think it’s more of an adult thing to do, and it makes them feel mature. Teens also see a lot of young celebrities doing it so they have to be just like them. Driving usage is when you’re driving while under the influence of some kind of mind altering drug. Long Term consequences ingredient in marijuana, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, acts on cannabinoid receptors on nerve cells and influences the activity of those cells. The heart begins to beat rapidly when someone is on marijuana, it increases 20 to 50 beats per minute can increase even faster when your taking more drugs. Drinking leads to loss of coordination, Poor judgment, slowed reflexes, distorted vision. Rates of driving while under the influence, suicide, sex- assault, and high risk sex, have gone up because of alcohol and marijuana. I think is doesn’t matter if it’s illegal or not, teenagers are still going to do it, most likely because they haven’t found their natural high!
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