One drug that is important for 7th graders to know about in my opinion, would be marijuana since it is the most easiest to obtain. It is commonly sold on the streets and easy to get away with. Marijuana damages the hippocampus. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that is responsible for controlling emotions, memory, and the automatic nervous system. Long-term effects would be bronchitis, pneumonia, respiratory problems, and problems with the kidneys and liver. People may choose to smoke marijuana to help with their issues or as a form of relaxation. Many claim it helps with anxiety and depression. Some choose not to participate in drug activities so they can have a healthy body. The title of my presentation would be informational yet catching, I may title it something like “The Truth Behind Drugs”, “What Does Marijuana Actually Do”, “Why You Should Avoid Highs”.
