Marijuana: Reading the Smoke Signals

Time: September 15, 2005, 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Sponsor(s): MCTFT


Pot, pop, herb, weed, grass, boom, Mary Jane, chronic, reefer, Aunt Mary, skunk, boom, gangster, kif, ganja, Texas tea, Maui wowie, bud, dope, indo, hyrdo... just some of the street names for marijuana, the most frequently-used illegal drug in the United States. Millions of people try it for the first time each year and most of them don't know the risks.

Despite what you may think, marijuana is far from harmless. Even though it often looks fun and relaxing, it has permanent health effects, impairs driving, and kills motivation.

During the hour-long broadcast of Marijuana: Reading the Smoke Signals, we'll look at all these problems and more. We'll also learn what often works to keep kids away from drugs in the first place. Parents will also find out about marijuana culture... things your kids will never tell you. Law enforcement officers will discover how to spot marijuana use and marijuana grows.

The marijuana of today isn't the pot you think it is.

Topics Addressed During the Broadcast:

-          What is marijuana
-          Signs & symptoms of use
-          How to spot marijuana grows
-          Health effects (both short- and long-term)
-          Consequences of use
-          The medical marijuana debate
-          Drug-impaired driving
-          How to talk to kids about it
-          Student drug testing
-          Treatment options