Basics
True or False: Marijuana is a drug that can only be smoked.
False, it can be smoked, eaten, or added to food.
True or false: CBD is the same as THC
FALSE
Is hemp addictive?
NO
According to a report from the World Health Organization, "In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…. To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD."
Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD does not produce psychoactive effects.
And while marijuana use can lead to dependence, current research suggests that CBD is not addictive.
What are some common names for marijuana?
Pot, weed, grass, marijuana, etc.
Fill in the blank: _ is a type of cannabis plant or plant material that contains many naturally occurring compounds, including CBD and THC.
Marijuana
As of May 2022, marijuana is allowed only for legal medicinal use but not recreational in the state of Florida.
True or False: The higher the concentration of THC in marijuana, the stronger the drug is.
TRUE
Hemp is a type of cannabis plant that contains only what type of chemical compound?
What are the two types of strains found in a cannabis plant?
Sativa and indica
Fill in the blank: About _% of teens have tried marijuana by the time they graduate high school.
44%
Which chemical compound is known for producing the "high effect?"
THC causes a release of the chemical dopamine in the brain, which creates a feeling of pleasure or a "high."
True or false? A hybrid strain of cannabis exists.
TRUE
THC causes the release of what chemical in the brain, which creates a feeling of pleasure?
Dopamine
Which chemical compound is non-psychoactive and can be used for medicinal purposes?
CBD
What are the four states in the US where marijuana is fully illegal?
Idaho, Wyoming, South Carolina, and Kansas (May 2022).