THC Effects
Main psychoactive chemical in cannabis
THC
Drug class cannabis is often placed in.
Depressant
Feeling commonly called a "high."
Euphoria
Difficulty storing information over time.
Memory
True or False: Cannabis is completely harmless.
False
Brain receptors THC attaches to
Cannabinoids (or receptors)
Feeling calm or sleepy.
Sleepiness
Feeling hungrier than usual.
Appetite
Dependence on cannabis.
Habit / Dependence
Some believe cannabis cannot cause this.
Dependence
Ability affected, making schoolwork harder.
Concentration
Physical ability reduced by cannabis.
Coordination
Poor choices due to impaired thinking.
Judgment
Health issue linked to regular smoking.
Respiratory Problem
Emotion some users feel instead of relaxation.
Anxiety
Brain function needed to remember facts.
Memory
Reduced state of awareness.
Alertness
Slower responses to situations.
Reaction time
Reduced desire to achieve goals
Motivation
Activity made riskier by cannabis impairment.
Driving
Brain process affected by THC, making information harder to retain
Learning
Communication slowed between brain and body.
Communication
Sensory experience altered by THC
Perception
Area of life often affected in students.
Perfromance
Misconception that "natural" always means this.
Safe