Police Department
1105 Prairie St
Conway, AR 72032
Phone: 450-6120
Fax: 450-6180
Office Hours
8:00am to 4:30pm
Chief
450-6126
Code
Enforcement
450-6191
COP Team
450-6126
Criminal Investigation
450-6130
Narcotics
450-6135
Project POPE
450-6170
Records
450-6137
Training
450-6139
Warrants
450-6138
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MARIJUANA
Common, Dangerous, and Still Illegal
In 1994, three in ten high school seniors said they smoked marijuana at least once. It's the most widely used illicit drug in the United States and tends to be the first illegal drug teens use.
Just because it's common doesn't mean marijuana is safe. In fact, the marijuana used today is far stronger than that available two or three decades ago—and far more dangerous.
Using Marijuana May Cause...
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Memory problems |
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Reduced abilities to do things that need concentration and coordination, such as driving a car |
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Increased appetite |
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Decreased inhibitions |
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Bloodshot eyes, dry mouth and throat |
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Lower testosterone levels and sperm counts in men |
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Increased testosterone in women, which can cause acne and increased facial and body hair |
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Paranoia and hallucinations |
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Diminished or extinguished sexual pleasure |
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Psychological dependence so that over time more of the drug is needed to get the same effect |
Marijuana Is Still Illegal
Depending on where an individual is arrested, penalties for possession, use, and dealing can be harsh. Convicted individuals face fines, possible imprisonment, and a criminal record.
* Made available by The National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign, sponsored by the Crime Prevention Coalition.
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