Top 10 States Addicted to Marijuana

-TOP 10 STATES Addicted to MARIJUANA PERCENTAGE OF MARIJUANA USERS FOR EACH STATE RANK MAP CODE PEOPLE OVER 18 YEARS OLD THAT USES MARIJUANA AK 13.1% 2 RI 12.91% VT 12.89% 4 OR 12.48% DC 10.58% MT 10.58% 7 CO 10.49% WA 10.34% MA 9.26% 10 CA 9.15% THINGS YOU MIGHT GET AFTER EXCESSIVE USE OF MARIJUANA Marijuana contains more cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco. Marijuana smokers inhale deeply and hold the smoke in their lungs longer which may increase their risk for developing lung cancer. LUNG CANCER Smoking pot can increase your heart rate by as much as two times for up to 3 hours. It has been reported that some people have a heart attack right after they use marijuana. ACCELERATED HEARTBEAT SLOW REACTION If you drive after using marijuana, your risk of being in a car accident more than doubles. TIME IQ DECLINE IN Regular heavy marijuana use by teens can lead to an 10 drop of up to 8 points. IQ POINTS Data from three long term studies consistently showed lower educational achievement as a negative impact of adolescent marijuana use. LOWER EDUCATION PERFORMANCE If a pregnant woman uses marijuana, the drug may affect certain developing parts of the fetus' brain. The resulting challenges for the child may include problems with atten- tion, memory, and problem-solving. IMPROPER CHILD DEVELOPMENT DUI drug arrests invalving marijuana will more likely to DRUG ARREST increase. Recent studies have shown a link between frequent mari- juana use and the occurence of testicular cancer. DID YOU KNOW? ACCELERATED HEARTBEAT Marijuana smoke may burn your mouth and throat. SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR Cannabis users show no difference from their peers in rate of suicide attempts, but those who continue to use cannabis into adult life exhibit an increased incidence of both. SOURCES: http://www.deltadiscovery.com http://dailysignal.com http://www.healthline.com http://www.mpp.org http://www.bigmarijuanabigmistake.org http://healthvermont.gov http://www.maine.gov https://www.marijuanadoctors.com http://www.drugscience.org http://www.canorml.org http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.drugabuse.gov http://www.alpinevillaretreat.com RecoveryExperts FIND THE BEST REHAB CENTER THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS!