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Marijuana and weed are other names for Cannabis. True or False
True
Cannabis comes from minerals. True or False?
It comes from a plant.
Which 2 groups of medical professionals can prescribe cannabis?
Doctors and some nurses
The risk for long-term effects of using cannabis increases if a person is under what age?
Before age 18 increases long-term effects
What is the name of the drug containing THC and CBD.
Marijuana
Your 5 senses may be heightened after taking cannabis. Name 3 of the 5 senses.
Sight
Hearing
Smell
Taste
Feeling
Name 2 emotional effects a person may feel after taking cannabis?
You may feel happy or have no emotions at all. You may be more outgoing or more quiet.
Cannabis can have the same effect on a person socially, mentally, emotionally and physically. True or false?
False
How long does it take for the effect of inhaling cannabis through smoke or vapor?
Almost immediately
How long does it take for cannabis that was taken through food, liquids or capsules to take effect?
May take up to a few hours.
Name 2 problems with the brain that a cannabis user may have?
memory
attention
perception
thinking
making decisions
Name 3 PHYSICAL effects that one might feel after taking cannabis.
Sleepy, excitable or hungry.
Increased heart rate, body tremors or red eyes.
Research shows using cannabis before the what age may affect brain development?
Age 25
Name 2 areas of your life that may be impacted by having poor decision-making ability from using cannabis.
School
Recreational activities
Relationships
If a cannabis user has a cough that lasts a long time or frequently gets bronchitis, what part of their body has been effected?
Lungs
Cannabis users will be able to stop using it whenever they want with no effects. True or False?
False - users can develop a dependency on it
Name 3 mental effects that cannabis may have on a person.
You may feel more relaxed or anxious.
You may experience paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, fear and changes in thinking or ability to make decisions.
What is PARANOIA?
Paranoia is the delusional belief that one is being persecuted, harassed, or betrayed by others. For example, aliens are trying to kidnap you.
Give a synonym for the word EUPHORIC
happy
What are body tremors?
Shaking movements in parts of your body. It can occur in your hands, arms, legs, head, vocal cords, and torso. Its caused by unintentional (involuntary) muscle contractions.
What does CBD stand for?
Cannabidiol
Using cannabis only has short term effects. True or False?
False - short AND long-term effects
What 2 factors impact the effects a person may experience after taking cannabis?
The amount of chemicals in it and how your body reacts to them.
Cannabis is only used legally if it is prescribed by a doctor or nurse practitioner. True or False?
True - For example, it might be prescribed to help somebody suffering from pain and nausea due to cancer.
Tell 5 facts that you learned about cannabis.
Cannabis can have many negative short and long-term effects.