MARIJUANA
EFFECTS ON MIND
- Confusion
- Panic
- Hallucinations
- Potentially Higher Risk of Early-Onset Psychotic Disorders
- Short-term effects include:
- Problems with Memory
- Problems with Learning
- Distorted Perception
- Difficulty Thinking
- Difficulty with Problem-Solving
- Loss of Coordination
EFFECTS ON BODY
- Sedation
- Blood Shot Eyes
- Increased Heart Rate
- Coughing
- Increased Appetite
- Potential for Suppressed Immune System
- As well as Bronchitis, Emphysema, Bronchial Asthma, and Cancer of the Head, Neck, Lungs and Respiratory Tract from the act of Smoking.
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
- Irritability
- Increased Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Loss of Appetite
- Stomach Pain
- Increased Sweating
- Shakiness
- Headaches
OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
- None Known
LEGALITY
- Eligible patients with a doctor's recommendation, after registering with the state, may legally consume medical marijuana (Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act).
- Individual cultivation is not permitted.
POSSESSION
Under 2.5 g.: Class C misdemeanor;
2.5-10 g.: Class B misdemeanor;
10-30 g.: Class A misdemeanor;
30-500 g: Class 4 felony;
500-2,000 g.: Class 3 felony;
2,000-5,000 g.: class 2 felony;
>5,000 g.: class 1 felony;
Subsequent offense:
10-30 g.: Class 4 felony;
30-500 g.: Class 3 felony;
PRODUCING PLANTS
1-5: Class A misdemeanor;
5-20: Class 4 felony;
20-50: Class 3 felony;
Over 50: Class 2 felony with fine up to $100,000
SALE
Under 2.5 g.: Class B misdemeanor;
2.5-10 g.: Class A misdemeanor;
10-30 g.: Class 4 felony;
30-500 g.: Class 3 felony and up to $50,000 fine;
500-2,000 g.: Class 2 felony for which a fine not to exceed $100,000 may be imposed;
2,000-5,000 g.: class 1 felony and up to $150.000;
>5,000 g.: class X felony and up to $200,000; Enhanced penalties for sale to person 3 yrs. junior or on school grounds
Over 2500 g. is trafficking: penalty is double that of sale