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Nearly half of high school students surveyed in 2001 reported smoking marijuana before their senior year. About 13 million Americans smoke pot on a regular basis. Obviously, marijuana use is very wide spread, and it is imperative that people who use marijuana know its effects so they can make educated choices about it. The following information is provided to allow the students of Colorado State University to become more informed about marijuana use. If you need more information or you would like to speak with someone in person, contact the Department of Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Education located in the basement of the Hartshorn Health Service building.

	What is Marijuana? Marijuana, the most often used illegal drug in this country, is a product of the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The main active chemical in marijuana, also present in other forms of cannabis, is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Of the roughly 400 chemicals found in the cannabis plant, THC affects the brain the most.
	Marijuana's Effects Marijuana can cause sensory distortion, feelings of euphoria, and increased appetite. These are the noticeable effects, but marijuana has many other effects on almost all of the body's systems.
	CSU Statistics Do you know what percent of CSU students use marijuana on a regular basis? Find out how you stack ' up.
	Marijuana Self Assessment Are you worried that you or someone you know might have a problem with marijuana use? If so, take this quick quiz and find out.