Cannabis Jeopardy

Cannabis Terms

100

The two chemicals that make up cannabis (abbreviations allowed)

THC and CBD

200

the chemical in cannabis that is "psychoactive"

THC

300

When someone stops using a substance and experiences unpleasant symptoms, including cravings, mood swings, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, aches, etc.

Withdrawal

400

when someone develops a __________, they need to use more and more THC to feel the same high, and then more and more THC just to feel normal

Tolerance

500

the stage before addiction, where someone starts to feel like they need to use cannabis to get through the day, and their use starts to interfere with their daily life and responsibilities

dependency

The Brain

100

True or false: everyone's brain responds to cannabis in the same way

FALSE

200

the age you are when your brain is finished developing

25

300

Name three things that can influence your developing brain

Friends, family, fun, social media, your environment, substance use, hobbies, learning new things, violence, etc.

400

Name three things that support healthy brain development

Trying and learning something challenging, exercising, doing something creative, making art, playing music, trying new things, solving puzzles, eating healthy food, managing stress

500

The prefrontal cortex, which is still developing during adolescence, is responsible for...

judgement, decision-making, impulse control

Effects of Cannabis

100

TRUE or FALSE: Cannabis can increase the risk of mental health challenges.

TRUE

200

If someone starts using cannabis as an adolescent, are they MORE or LESS likely to develop an addiction at any age?

MORE likely

300

The medical term for cannabis dependency (HINT: _______ ____ Disorder)

Cannabis Use Disorder

400

Name three SHORT-TERM effects cannabis can have on the brain when used

Possible answers: poor self-control, racing thoughts, poor concentration, difficulty sleeping, lack of motivation, impaired judgement, impaired memory, impaired decision-making, feelings of anxiety

500

Name three factors that impact someone's likelihood/risk of developing an addiction

Possible answers: genetics, family history, environment, age someone is when they start using, being around other users, pre-existing mental health challenges