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B) Long -term use can lead to serious health problems <br />1) Respiratory <br />a) Sinusitis, sore throat, chronic cough, bronchitis, emphysema <br />b) High tar content, high cancer risk <br />2) Cardiovascular <br />a) Heart beats faster and works harder <br />b) Hazard for anyone with heart disease <br />c) May contain harmful bacteria or chemical contaminants <br />3) Reproductive <br />a) Disrupts sperm production <br />b) Possible changes in ovulation and fertility <br />c) Can lead to intrauterine growth retardation <br />d) Difficult labor, low birth weight, birth defects (fetal marijuana syndrome) <br />4) Psychological <br />a) A motivational syndrome — general lack of concern and motivation lasting <br />long after effects have worn off <br />b) Apathy —numbed emotions <br />c) Retarded psycho - emotional development <br />C) Tolerance and dependence <br />1) With frequent use, tolerance develops; user must increase dosage to experience same <br />effects experienced at lower doses <br />2) Dependence can occur with heavy usage <br />3) Marijuana is fat soluble and remains in body for long periods; stored in brain and <br />reproductive organs <br />4) THC can stay in body for up to 45 days after usage stops <br />7.6.5 Work and family related problems <br />A) Absences due to illness <br />B) Slowed work performance, decrease in motivation <br />C) Poor social skills <br />D) Personality problems <br />E) Poor learning skills <br />City of Eugene Page 7 -11 DOTIFMCSA Drag & Alcohol Policy - <br />September 2010 Information Packet <br />