... how they look and how they react to everyday problems. So far the only long-term effects that marijuana has on your body are lung cancer, asthma, psychological dependence, and immune system damage. However in men smoking marijuana also lowers sperm production and decreased sperm mobility. Since marijuana affects your judgment and decision making, its use can lead to risky sexual ... how we could have prevented this from happening and how we could have helped him. Now he is in drug court for a year and has to attend five NA meetings a week and I think if most teens thought about what it ...

• Word Count: 674
• Approx Pages: 3

... very serious and can be deadly. Drinking heavily can cause all kinds of cancers in the liver, esophagus, throat, and the larynx. It can also cause cirrhosis of the liver, immune system failure, brain damage and harm a fetus during pregnancy. Driving while under the influence has claimed millions of lives throughout the years and continues to be a very bad problem. Also ... of the benefits a person gains when stopping. Another way of helping is setting a goal for yourself: maybe limit the amount of alcohol you drink or the number of times per week that you drink. Examine your current sit...

• Word Count: 1176
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... a very powerful, psycho-pharmological substance. Serious and damaging physical effects can occur to the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and pre-cancerous and cancerous growths can form to the endocrine and immune systems. It is known that there is a relationship between the drug marijuana and the diseases of schizophrenia, borderline personalities, suicide attempts, self injury and mutilation, and anti-social personalities. Therefore ... are well prepared and have a plan. If you don"t have a plan, quitting could backfire and you end up doing more than you did before. Set a "q...

• Word Count: 1022
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School