History of 420
Consequences & Dangers
What is cannabis?
Who ya gonna call?
Relevant Data
100

The number of students in the original group. 

What is five? 

100

Up to 6 months in jail and up to $1,000 fine. 

What is a misdemeanor (first offense) for smoking and/or possessing marijuana? 

100

Not the 1960s-1970s.

What is the potency level of cannabis today? i.e.,  not your grandparents' weed. 

100

Friend or family member. 

Who ya gonna call if you are under the influence and don't want to drive? 

100

52.5 million people (19%).

What data shows that "Cannabis is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States?"
200

420

What is the moniker for marijuana?

200

Up to two years in prison and a fine up to $8,540.

What is an aggravated misdemeanor (third offense) for possession of/smoking marijuana?

200

Dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds.

What is a Cannabis sativa plant? 

200

Community & Family Resources (CFR) Treatment programs

Who ya gonna call if you are worried about yours or someone else's marijuana use? 

200

3 in 10 people.

What is the number of people who have cannabis use disorder? 
300

Grateful Dead

Who is the band who helped popularize 420? 

300

Loss of scholarship or expulsion from school. 

What are two other serious consequences of possessing or smoking marijuana? 

300

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). 

What is the main chemical compound in cannabis? 

300

Your Life Iowa: About Drugs

Who ya gonna call if you want more information about marijuana and other substances? 

300

23%

What is the percentage of Iowa high school students who have ever used marijuana?

400

The nickname of the original group. 

What are the "Waldos"?
400

Risk of stroke, heart attack, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure.

What are some long term health consequences of using marijuana? 

400

Delta-8 THC.

What is a type of cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant? 
400

988

What is the National Suicide Prevention number? 

400

Memory, learning, attention, decision-making, coordination, emotion, and reaction.

What are the parts of the brain affected by cannabis use?

500

Louis Pasteur

What famous scientist's statue did the group meet at 4:20pm?

500

Fatal vehicle accident. 

What might be a result of driving while under the influence of marijuana? 

500

Spice or K2.

What are synthetic (lab-made) cannabinoids? 

500

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

What is SAMHSA's National Helpline for persons experiencing substance use/mental health issues?

500
Psychosis or schizophrenia. 

What are potential long-term effects of frequent cannabis use (in some user)? 

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