Cannabis Basics
Cannabis comes from this plant and is commonly called marijuana.
sativa plant
The year cannabis became legal in Canada.
2018
One sense that cannabis can change.
sight, sound, taste, or smell
What it’s called when someone becomes dependent on a substance.
addiction
Substances that speed up the body and brain.
stimulants
This is what cannabis usually looks like before it is used.
greenish-brown dried plant
The legal age to possess cannabis in Ontario.
19 years old
A physical effect of cannabis use.
dry mouth, red eyes, or increased heart rate
One withdrawal symptom from long-term cannabis use.
irritability, anxiety, nausea, or sleep problems
Substances that slow down the body and brain.
depressants
Name two ways cannabis can be taken into the body.
smoking, vaping, oils, or food/drinks
The maximum amount adults can legally possess in Ontario.
30 grams of dried cannabis (or equivalent)
A feeling someone might experience after using cannabis.
confusion, sleepiness, hunger, or relaxation
One way long-term cannabis use affects the brain.
harm to memory, concentration, or intelligence
Substances that change how people see or think.
hallucinogens
Why can cannabis affect people differently depending on how it is taken?
the body absorbs it differently
Who cannabis cannot be legally provided to.
people under 19 without medical supervision
A dangerous effect of using large amounts of cannabis.
paranoia, panic, or hallucinations
A lung problem linked to long-term cannabis use.
bronchitis, infections, or chronic cough
Name one stimulant.
cocaine, crack, or methamphetamine
Name one medical use of cannabis mentioned in the text.
helping with nausea, pain, or appetite for cancer/AIDS patients
Why laws exist around cannabis use for young people.
to protect young people’s developing bodies and brains
Why mixing cannabis with alcohol or other drugs is dangerous.
increased intoxication and higher risk
A mental health risk linked to early or long-term use.
psychosis or schizophrenia
Name one depressant.
cannabis, alcohol, heroin, or opioids