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J MISSION

Personally witnessing loved ones and friends succumb to the perils of drugs;
Jesse has dedicated himself to educating young people on the dangers of drug and
alcohol abuse.

ASK JESSE

Ask anything and everything

MARIJUANA

Weed, Pot, Grass, Herb, Weed, Mary Jane, MJ, Skunk, Boom, Chronic and Ganja.

HOW IS MARIUANA USED?

Some people smoke marijuana in hand-rolled cigarettes called joints. Many use
glass pipes, water pipes called bongs, or marijuana cigars called blunts (often
made by slicing open cigars and replacing some or all of the tobacco with
marijuana). To avoid inhaling smoke, some people are using vaporizers. These
devices pull the active ingredients (including THC) from the marijuana into the
vapor. A person then inhales the vapor, not the smoke. Some vaporizers use a
marijuana liquid extract. Marijuana can also be brewed as tea or cooked into
food, sometimes called edibles—such as brownies, cookies, or candy.

These concentrated extracts made from the marijuana plant should not be confused
with “synthetic marijuana,” sometimes called “K2,” “Spice,” or “herbal incense.”
These synthetic drugs are man-made chemicals similar to THC but often much
stronger and very dangerous. (Unlike marijuana, their use sometimes directly
results in overdose deaths. Learn more about “synthetic marijuana”.

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU USE MARIJUANA?

When marijuana is smoked or vaporized, THC quickly passes from the lungs into
the bloodstream, which carries it to organs throughout the body, including the
brain. Its effects begin almost immediately and can last from 1 to 3 hours.
Decision making, concentration, and memory can be affected for days after use,
especially in regular users.2 If marijuana is consumed in foods or beverages,
the effects of THC appear later—usually in 30 minutes to 1 hour—and may last for
many hours.

As it enters the brain, THC attaches to cells, or neurons, with specific kinds
of receptors called cannabinoid receptors. Normally, these receptors are
activated by chemicals similar to THC that occur naturally in the body. They are
part of a communication network in the brain called the endocannabinoid system.
This system is important in normal brain development and function.

IS MARIJUANA ADDICTIVE?

Yes, marijuana can be addictive. Someone who regularly uses marijuana may
continue to use it despite negative consequences in their life.

Approximately 10 percent of users may develop what is called a marijuana use
disorder—problems with their health, school, friendships, family or other
conflicts in their life. A serious substance use disorder is commonly called an
addiction. The person can’t stop using marijuana even though it gets in the way
of daily life.9 People who begin using marijuana before the age of 18 are 4–7
times more likely than adults to develop a marijuana use disorder.10

What causes one person to become addicted to marijuana while another does not
depends on many factors—including their family history (genetics), the age they
start using, whether they also use other drugs, their family and friend
relationships, and whether they take part in positive activities like school or
sports (environment). More research needs to be done to determine whether people
who use marijuana for medical reasons are at the same risk for addiction as
those who use it recreationally.

ALCOHOL

Booze, Brew, Liquor Provided by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism

HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT THE TEENAGE BRAIN?

When teens drink, alcohol affects their brains in the short-term– but repeated
drinking can also impact it down the road, especially as their brains grow and
develop.

Short-Term Consequences of Intoxication (being “drunk”):

* An intoxicated person has a harder time making good decisions.
* A person is less aware that his/her behavior may be inappropriate or risky.
* A person may be more likely to engage in risky behavior, including drinking
and driving, sexual activity (like unprotected sex) and aggressive or violent
behavior.
* A person is less likely to recognize potential danger.

Long-Term Consequences as the Teen Brain Develops:

* Research shows that drinking during the teen years could interfere with
normal brain development and change the brain in ways that:
* Have negative effects on information processing and learning.
* Increase the risk of developing an alcohol use disorder later in life.

HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT YOUR BODY?

People who drink are affected even before they show signs of being drunk,
especially when it comes to decision-making abilities.

At first, alcohol causes people to feel upbeat and excited. But this is
temporary and they shouldn’t be fooled.

If drinking continues, the effects on the body—and the potential risks—multiply.
Here’s what can happen:

* Inhibitions and memory: People may say and do things that they will regret
later, or possibly not remember at all. Inhibitions are lost – leading to
poor decision making.
* Decision-making skills: When they drink, individuals are more likely to be
impulsive. They may be at greater risk for having an alcohol-related traffic
crash, getting into fights, or making unwise decisions about sex.
* Coordination and physical control: When drinking leads to loss of balance,
slurred speech, and blurred vision, even normal activities can become more
dangerous.
* Death: Drinking too much alcohol can also lead to death. If people drink too
much, they will eventually get sleepy and pass out. Reflexes like gagging and
breathing can be suppressed. That means they could vomit and choke, or stop
breathing completely.

And finally, it’s easy to misjudge how long alcohol’s effects last. Alcohol
continues to affect the brain and body long after the last drink has been
finished. Even after someone stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and
intestine continues to enter the bloodstream, impairing judgment and
coordination for hours.

WHY DO TEENS DRINK ALCOHOL?

Teens drink for a variety of reasons. Some teens want to experience new things.
Others feel pressured into drinking by peers. And some are looking for a way to
cope with stress or other problems. Unfortunately, drinking will only make any
problems a person has already worse, not better.

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Oxy, Percs, Vikes, Barbs, Reds, Candy, Tranks, Speed, Oxy, OC, Oxycotton, Percs.

WHAT IS PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE?

Prescription drug misuse has become a large public health problem, because
misuse can lead to addiction, and even overdose deaths. For teens, it is a
growing problem:

* After marijuana and alcohol, prescription drugs are the most commonly misused
substances by Americans age 14 and older.
* Teens misuse prescription drugs for a number of reasons, such as to get high,
to stop pain, or because they think it will help them with school work.
* Most teens get prescription drugs they misuse from friends and relatives,
sometimes without the person knowing.
* Boys and girls tend to misuse some types of prescription drugs for different
reasons. For example, boys are more likely to misuse prescription stimulants
to get high, while girls tend to misuse them to stay alert or to lose weight.

CAN YOU OVERDOSE OR DIE IF YOU USE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?

es, more than half of the drug overdose deaths in the United States each year
are caused by prescription drug misuse. Deaths from overdoses of prescription
drugs have been increasing since the early 1990s, largely due to increases in
misuse of prescription opioid pain relievers. More than 29,700 people died from
a prescription drug overdose in 2015, with alarming increases among young people
ages 15 to 24.1 Learn more about drug overdoses in youth.

Mixing different types of prescription drugs can be particularly dangerous. For
example, benzodiazepines interact with opioids and increase the risk of
overdose. Also, combining opioids (pain relievers) with alcohol can make
breathing problems worse and can lead to death.

HOW MANY TEENS USE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are the most commonly misused substances
by Americans age 14 and older, after marijuana and alcohol.

Below is a chart showing the percentage of teens who misuse prescription drugs.

TESTIMONALS

Hear from students, school administrators, teachers, law enforcement and
parents.

The guest speaker’s presentation was very educating. I wouldn’t mind having him
come again. He has a lot of knowledge on drugs and he taught me how dangerous
and unhealthy drugs are. I will never want to try drugs again which is good.

SELENA S.

- STUDENT

The most important thing I got out of this presentation was the getting high and
wasted is not worth the pain it causes to other people. Jesse really wanted to
share this with us because he doesn’t want the same thing happening to use,
which really caught my attention.

RICHARD F.

- STUDENT

I know the drug is very powerful, poisonous, they lead to addiction, users can’t
resist. The best way to live keep drug-free is refused to use drug, although in
several drugs may become legal. Jesse’s presentation taught me to choose to live
a drug-free.

QI G.

- STUDENT

SOUTH GATE MIDDLE

6th Grade Middle School Students Who Know Someone Who Gets High On Xanax,
smh…When lecturing on drugs I teach my students that 93% of juvenile rape
victims know their attacker…A Job Worth Doing!!

PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL

Awesome Time With This Student Here At Palmdale HS, Thanks For The Dope Pic

ALISO NIGUEL HIGH SCHOOL

This Dude Next To Me Hahaha!!
Changing Young Lives!!

IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL

SICK!!
Changing Young Lives!!
#Drug_Ed_Teacher
My Job Is The Most Important Job I Can Think Of!!

SOUTH CENTRAL LA

Empowering Our Youth!!

DR.MAYA ANGELOU COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Today Hundreds of High School Students Comprehensively Educated On Various
Drugs!!

DRUG ED TEACHER

You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never
repay you. When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why
the poor have no food, they call me a communist.

WATTS, LOS ANGELES

MORENO VALLEY HS

NORTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

LINCOLN HEIGHTS LA

TENNENBAUM HS

TEMPLE CITY LASD

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the
house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and
to seek him in his temple.

LAPD HOLLENBECK COMMUNITY POLICE STATION

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