Rights & Consequences
How old do you have to be to purchase marijuana?
21 years old.
TRUE OR FALSE. Fewer people die from overdosing on painkillers if they live in a state with medical marijuana
TRUE.
Name a system of the body THC affects.
Nervous system
MYTH OR FACT: Marijuana is the leading cause for cancer related deaths.
What is hemp?
Hemp is a part of cannabis used to make clothing, lotion, soap, food, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: More teens in Colorado are abusing weed since its legalization
TRUE
Natural chemicals that help to regulate appetite, mood, memory, pain, pleasure, and reactions.
Cannabinoids.
What are the most studied cannabinoids?
THC, CBD, and CBN.
MYTH OR FACT: Doctors must write a prescription for someone to use marijuana.
TRUE OR FALSE: 90% of Americans who deal with drug abuse or substance abuse begins this addiction before the age of 18.
TRUE.
How much recreational marijuana can an adult buy at a time?
An adult can buy up to 1 oz at a given time.
Name something that can happen as a result of a minor being caught in possession of marijuana.
Minor in Possession charges, fines, suspension of license, criminal record, and education and intervention.
The space between two neurons is called a ________.
Synapse
MYTH OR FACT: Marijuana may kill cancer cells.
FACT. Even though research is limited, it is proven that marijuana does in fact kill cancer cells and reduce cell growth.
Name some other ways THC is incorporated into drugs.
Weed, kush pen, shatter, edibles, etc.
A person can grow up to 12 plants.
What is the legal limit for driving under the influence of drugs in Colorado?
5ng/mL
What is the name of chemical the sends messages to the brain?
Neurotransmitter
What is the chemical in weed that is predominate in medical marijuana and are popular for patients fighting an illness?
CBD
What the the two different types of weed?
Recreational and medical
How long does THC stay in your system after consumption?
THC is fat soluble therefore can stay in your system up a minimum of 2-4 weeks after consumption.
Name the three different types of weed.
Sativa, Indica, and Ruderalis.
What happens to the endocannabinoid system when THC is consumed?
The system works backwards and the postsynaptic cell sends messages to the presynaptic cell.
MYTH OR FACT: Depression and anxiety qualify as health conditions for medical marijuana.
MYTH: Depression and anxiety are not approved health conditions for medical marijuana. While some people use marijuana to lower their anxiety, marijuana may actually increase depression and anxiety in some users. The health conditions that DO qualify for medical marijuana include cancer; glaucoma (pressure behind the eye); HIV or AIDS; cachexia (wasting syndrome related to cancer or AIDS); persistent muscle spasms; seizures; severe nausea; and severe pain.
Does recreational or medical marijuana cost more?
Recreational marijuana costs more has ~ 30% tax on it whereas medical marijuana only has ~15% tax.