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Psychopharmacology
Chapter 11 Caffeine and Tabacco
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
12/11/2011

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What are side effects from marijuana use?
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sedation, mild eupohoria, laughter, increased sensory awareness, decreased time passage, increased appetite, decreased reaction time, change in space perception, reduce coordination.
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How many active cannibinoids are there?
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60
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What are the effects of marijuana?
Definition
7-20 minutes after smoking; peaks: 30 minutes; lasts: 1-4 hours.
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What are the effects of high doses of caffeine?
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muscle twitching, rambling thoughts and speech, arrhythmia's, tinnitus, seeing flashes of light, tremors, hyperglycemia, delusions, convulsions, possibly death
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What are the side effects of large doses of marijuana?
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Passive, lethargic, flat facial expression, lapse of attention, difficulty communication, memory loss, paranoia, anxiety, distorted perception, hallucinations, panic, terror, demised aggression, tachycardia
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What are adverse physical effects of marijuana use?
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Bronchitis, emphysema, sore throat, inflamed sinuses, lowered immunity, increase glucose, cancer, reduced testosterone and sperm quality and quantity.
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Who are people who should not smoke?
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Epileptic, chrone heart disease, family history of psychosis and diabetes.
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