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Some people use marijuana for medical reasons. Many more use it for recreational purposes. It’s legal in some states and illegal in others. This program is designed for young learners and presents information about what marijuana is and how it effects the normal functioning of your body, especially your heart, lungs and brain. Students will come to understand that people who use marijuana have difficulty with their memory, find it hard to concentrate, and have problems learning.
Learning Objectives:
After viewing this program, children will:
• understand that marijuana changes the way the brain works
• learn the immediate effects of marijuana on your body and brain
• understand marijuana impairs a person’s ability to concentrate and learn
• learn that marijuana prescribed for medical purposes is legal
• recognize that marijuana is an illegal recreational drug
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