Mary J
What are 2 ways someone can use (get the effects) of marijuana?
SMOKING (hand rolled cigarettes called joints or blunts or pipes called bongs) or INGESTING (eating an edible, such as brownie, cookie, or candy)
Is recreational cannabis legal in CT?
YES. The use of recreational cannabis is legal in CT for adults 21 and older.
TRUE or FALSE: Similarly to alcohol, cannabis can cause slowed reaction time, memory problems, and impaired judgement.
True.
The neurotransmitter in the brain commonly affected by drugs.
Dopamine
TRUE or FALSE: Marijuana is natural (from a plant) so it's actually good for you.
FALSE. You know what else comes from a plant? Tobacco, Cocaine, Caffeine, Morphine. You know what else is natural and actually causes damage? The SUN.
The type of tobacco absorbed through mouth tissues.
smokeless
TRUE or FALSE: Driving while high is safer than driving while drunk.
FALSE. There is nothing safe about driving while under the influence of any drug. Marijuana can cause impaired judgement and slower reaction times, similarly to alcohol. In fact, in the first 3 years of Cannabis being legal in Colorado, Cannabis-related traffic deaths increased 48 percent.
The legal age to buy tobacco/nicotine products.
21
When a person needs more of the same drug just to feel normal.
Tolerance
A human brain takes ____ years to fully develop.
23-25
TRUE OR FALSE - Most alcoholics in America began drinking before the age of 18.
TRUE
Spray paint, hair spray, deodorant spray, fabric protector spray are all examples of what?
Aerosol Inhalants
TRUE or FALSE - The cannabis produced in the 70s was much stronger than the cannabis produced now.
FALSE
Legal drugs closely related to heroin
Prescription Painkillers (Opiods)
They can make a person feel relaxed, sleepy, and uncoordinated.
depressant
The brain's _______ which is responsible for learning and memory can be 10% smaller in underage drinkers
Hippocampus
The leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the U.S.
Tobacco Use
What make a substance a schedule 1 drug?
They have a high potential for abuse
They have the potential to create severe psychological
They have the potential to create physical dependence.
What is the name of the plant that Marijuana is from?
Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica
Which was the first state(s) to legalize recreational marijuana?
Colorado and Washington, 2012
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydrocannabinol is the active ingredient in cannabis
Chronic relapsing brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use.
Alcohol Use Disorder
Paint thinner, nail polish remover, felt-tip markers, and glue are all examples of what?
Volatile Solvents
Cannabis is a ______ soluble drug.
FAT
What is the danger from buying cannabis from a random person, even if it's someone you know, instead of a dispensary?
Random people don't necessarily care about your health. The levels of THC in marijuana have increased from 2% to as much as 28% since the 1990s. That means that it is much more potent and the effects could be more dangerous. Random dealers may also lace marijuana with other drugs. This happens to get users addicted more quickly. Dispensaries have rules and regulations they must follow and are therefore safer to purchase from.
In how many states is recreational marijuana legal to buy and sell at dispensaries for individuals 21 years and older?
(24) - Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington
Gaps in the person’s memory for events that occurred while intoxicated
Alcohol Blackout
The ____ ____ is in charge of all the functions our body needs to stay alive—breathing, moving blood, and digesting food. It also links the brain with the spinal cord, which runs down the back and moves muscles. High doses of THC can cause an increase in heart rate.
brain stem
Name 3 impacts marijuana has on teenagers.
Marijuana is linked to lower grades, school failure, and poorer quality of life
Name 4 factors that influence drug EFFECTS