Myth or Fact
Myth or Fact: Marijuana today is significantly more potent than it was 20–30 years ago.
Fact.
Over the last few decades, marijuana THC content has skyrocketed. While typical strains in the 1960s and 1970s contained roughly 1% to 3% THC, modern dispensary flower frequently exceeds 20%. Furthermore, concentrated extracts commonly reach 80% to 90% THC.
THC can temporarily alter this sense, making the day feel slower or faster.
(hint: NOT your 5 senses)
What is perception of time?
Regular marijuana use during adolescence may affect this brain ability long after use stops.
What is memory or learning?
Marijuana impairment can make this everyday activity unsafe and illegal.
What is driving?
Marijuana smoke contains this substance that sticks to the lungs and teeth.
What is tar?
Myth or Fact: “Edibles” or marijuana that is ingested is safer than smoking.
Myth.
Ingesting Marijuana is just as dangerous as smoking it. While you may not suffer from burns or tar, ingesting marijuana offers other health risks such as unknowingly consuming too much THC. Any and all methods have their own health risks.
Shortly after use, THC can impair this driving-related skill.
What is reaction time?
Long-term smoking of marijuana can contribute to this lung issue.
(Hint: Yes cancer is an option, no I will not accept it)
What is chronic bronchitis or persistent cough?
Failing a drug test can affect this opportunity, even in legal states.
What is employment, school programs, or scholarships?
Sharing joints, blunts, or vapes can transmit this group of illnesses.
What are infections or viruses?
Myth or Fact: You can always tell if someone is too “high” before it becomes dangerous.
Myth.
Everyone reacts differently and noticing/expressing physical symptoms may be difficult for some.
As a safety baseline, like alcohol, make sure the person is awake, breathing, and alert.
Short-term marijuana use can reduce blood pressure, sometimes causing this when standing up.
What is dizziness or lightheadedness?
Frequent marijuana use may reduce this brain function involved in planning and self-control.
What is executive function?
Getting caught with marijuana under age 21 can result in this type of record.
What is a legal or disciplinary record?
This common edible mistake leads to people consuming too much before effects kick in.
What is taking more because effects are delayed?
Myth or Fact: Legal marijuana use automatically means there are no consequences for teens or young adults.
Myth.
High doses of THC can cause this uncomfortable psychological reaction.
Starting marijuana use early increases the risk of developing this disorder later.
What is cannabis use disorder?
Substance-related consequences often affect this financial area.
What is fines, tuition aid, or scholarships?
High-potency THC can trigger this condition involving uncontrollable shaking, nausea, and anxiety.
What is THC toxicity or overdose-like symptoms?
Myth or Fact: Marijuana can interact with prescription medications.
Fact
Marijuana that is ingested rather than smoked often lead to stronger short-term effects because THC is processed by this organ first.
What is the Liver?
In people with genetic vulnerability, long-term use may increase the likelihood of this serious mental illness.
What is schizophrenia or psychosis?
Prevention efforts focus on avoiding consequences that limit this long-term goal.
What is future education, career, or freedom of choice?
Heavy marijuana use has been linked to repeated cycles of severe vomiting known as this.
What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome?