Just Say No Kids
How likely is it for teenagers to become independent on Marijuana?
a. 1 out of 6 teens
b. 1 out of 5 teems
c. 1 out of 7 teens
1 out of 6 teens
What are 3 other names that refer to cannabis?
Weed, pot, grass, ganja, dope, reefer, marijuana
Name 3 ways you can use marijuana?
Joint, bowl or pipe, edibles, Oils, Vape
What happens to your body within a few minutes after smoking?
a. Heart rate increases
b. Heart rate decreases
c. Blood pressure increases
a. Heart rate increases
Marijuana use is linked to mental illness
A) True
B)False
A) True
psychosis-hallucinations, delusions, and loss of sense of personal identity and can last weeks, months or even a year
Risk of schizophrenia in some people with higher genetic risk
Depression, anxiety, sleep problems
What is the main reason that teens try marijuana for the first time?
Peer Pressure
In 2003, what country was the first in the world to offer medical marijuana to pain-suffering patients?
A) United States
B) England
C) Canada
C) Canada
What is the main active chemical in marijuana that causes impairment?
THC
Marijuana raises heart rate by 20-100 beats per minute shortly after smoking; this effect can last up to ____ hours
2 hours
Which of the following statements is true about marijuana use?
A) interferes with the balance of hormones that controls the menstrual cycle
B) lowers sperm production in males, resulting in fewer normal sperm cells
c) affects learning and memory processes, and can cause forgetfulness and reduced concentration.
D) all of the above
D) All of the Above
People who begin smoking marijuana heavily in teens lost IQ points?
A) 8
B) 18
C) 4
A) 8 points
Marijuana is a green, brown and gray mixture of dried shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers that come from the plant?
A) Hemp
B) Weed
C) Cannabis Sativa
C) Cannabis Sativa
What percentage of adolescents/teens become addicted to marijuana?
a. 2%
b. 41%
c. 17%
d. 35%
c. 17%
What are some of the negative effects marijuana use has on your heart health.
a. increases heart rate
b. raises BP
c. increases the amount of oxygen your heart needs
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Studies show men or women drive more often and illegally under the influence of a mind altering substance?
A) Men
B) Women
C) Both Men and Women
A) Men
At what age do our brains stop developing?
Mid-20's
Since the 1970, the potency levels of THC have increased from less than 1% to more than ______ %.
A) 78%
B) 60%
C) 42%
B) 60%
Which method of using marijuana triggers its effects immediately?
Smoking it
How long do the withdrawal symptoms last?
1-2 weeks
How is the chemical in synthetic marijuana different from weed?
Not even close to being the same drug: much stronger effect on the brain, physical effect is different. Can be more than 100 times more powerful than THC. The body doesn't know how to deactivate synthetic marijuana
What percentage of 12th graders report using marijuana?
A)23%
B) 36%
C) 72%
B) 36%
How many chemicals are found in marijuana?
A) 400-500
B) 600-700
C) 800-900
A) 400-500
For a regular marijuana smoker, how long does the weed stay in your system until tested clean?
1-3 months
Name 3 withdrawal Symptoms
irritability, insomnia, poor appetite, anxiety, depression agitation, cravings, mood swings, nightmares, nausea
What are the toxic effects of moderate use of synthetic marijuana to the brain?
Synthetic cannabis (moderate use) can cause severe agitation, vomiting, hallucinations, paranoia, tremors, seizures, chest pain, cardiac problems, stroke, and kidney damage, brain damage, and death.