Marijuana Basics
What is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?
THC.
Marijuana has more than 0.3% of THC.
Hemp has less than 0.3% of THC and higher CBD.
"Marijuana is not addictive."
True or False
False.
1 in 10 users develop CUD. Dailey use raises risk to 1 in 3.
True or False.
Marijuana can cause anxiety or panic, psychosis.
True.
especially with high potency TCH, edibles, amount, frequency,varieties of conditions.
Cannabis is classified federally Schedule ?? under Virginia Law.
Schedule I.
Heroin, LSD, MDMA, Synthetic Cannabinoid.
classified by dependency, high addiction risk, and whether medically used or not.
Why do people use Cannabis?
#1, #2 reasons?
27% Anxiety, 18% Depression, 17% pain,
11% alternative to opioid use for pain,
9% PTSD, 5% Insomnia,
Epilepsy, seizures, appetite regulations, parkinson, cancer pain and alzheimer. (does not treat dx itself but for quality of life as harm reduction)
What chemical in marijuana is often used for medical purposes without the "high"?
CBD
CBD is non-intoxicating, does not give euphoria, and works for anxiety, pain, inflammations.
"Vaping is safer than smoking"
True or False?
False.
Vape oils can contain toxic chemicals leading to lunch injury and can be serious.
Executive function will be compromised by heavy adolescent use of cannabis.
True or False
True
Planning,, decision making,
follow-through,
ADHD ---- should not use ????
Chronic marijuana use can cause death?
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome.
Frequent nausea and abdominal pain. dehidration, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition, weight loss, tooth decay, choking, injury to your esophagus, etc.
Can only be reversed by full cessation of all cannabis products.
List two Cannabis withdrawal.
irritability, nervousness or anxiety, insomnia, disturbing dreams, decre3ase3d appetite or weight loss, depress mood
by American Psychiatric Associations.
Which age group is most at risk for long-term cannabis-related brain changes?
Teens and young adults.
Because their brain is still developing.
IQ decrease of 8-10 points when you use early.
Edible cannabis are safer and cannot have accute intoxicity."
True or False
False.
Delayed effects --Eating too much--> panic, psychosis, ER visits.
What mental health symptoms often worsen during withdrawal?
Anxiety, irritability, depression,
What are the side effect of THC?
dependency
tolerance
paranoia, nausea, blood pressure effects,
IQ
Cannabis use cannot be direct cause of death.
True or false?
True if used with proper amount.
People with cardiac sxs, psychiatric conditions (increases risk of SI), clouding decision making abilities, risk of synthetic products.
What are the benefit of CBD?
Pain relief, stress reducer, anti-flammatory, neuroprotective effect, appetite regulations.
Side effects) diarrhea, grogginess when used in high doses.
Psychological dependence
(Not physical dependence)
I think clearly when I am high."
Myth
Attention, judgement, memory, risky choices rise.
What is the diagnosis called for someone who keeps using despite negative consequences, in social, academic, relationship, financial areas?
Cannabis Use Disorder.
What is Potency?
With cannabis, “potency” usually means the concentration of active cannabinoids (especially Delta‑9‑Tetrahydrocannabinol — THC) in a product.
10-15 times stronger and synthetic.
Concentrated products can be 60-90% stronger.
Higher risk of With cannabis, “potency” usually means the concentration of active cannabinoids (especially Delta‑9‑Tetrahydrocannabinol — THC) in a product. risk of acute intoxicity, heart-rate, psychiatric impairment.
Not the same as what flower child used.
potency now is 10-15 times higher.
Cannabis use can decrease IQ.
By what IQ score?
8-10 points.
What year did marijuana use became legal in Virginia?
2021.
Adult possession, use, growing, and gifting are all legal (age 21 and older).
"Marijuana are safe because they are legal/natural."
False
Alcohol
Tobacco
Mushrooms,
Kratom
What system is responsible in our brain to regulate mood, memory, and appetite?
Endocannabinoid system.
We do have system in our body to regulate mood, memory, and appetite and Cannabis reacts with the receptor and mimics the effect by THC.
THC can increase heart rate,
A) does not change
B) double.
c) plus 20-50.
c)