Short Term Effects
Two short term effects of cannabis use that reduce function.
reduced concentration and decreased coordination
What are 3 intellectual health related long term effects of cannabis use?
Poor concentration, memory loss and learning difficulties.
What is the chemical that provides the high in Cannabis?
THC
What are 4 street names for Cannabis or Marijuana?
Pot, Hash, Weed, Dope, Sacred skunk, Ooey Goeey, That sticky icky, devils grass
What type of drug is Cannabis (in terms of the effect on the user).
Depressant
What are other 2 short term effects of cannabis
increase in heart rate and increase risk of stroke
What respiratory system conditions could one be more likely to suffer after cannabis use?
Asthma, Emphysema, shortness of breath, chest infections, and throat, mouth and lung cancers.
What is the most common and least concentrated form of Cannabis?
The plant form of cannabis. (vs. Oil, capsules and edibles)
What is the flower of the Cannabis Sativa plant commonly called?
The "head" of the plant
Does Cannabis or Tobacco smoke have a higher concentration of carcinogenic agents?
Cannabis has a higher concentration of carcinogens than tobacco (not cigarettes)
What is a long term physical health problem associated with cannabis use?
Depression of the immune system and therefore increased risk of infections.
What are 2 forms of Cannabis other than Marijuana?
Cannabis or Marijuana Plant's botanical name.
Cannabis Sativa
What are two long term problems that can develop with regular use?
tolerance and dependence