True or False
True or False: Cannabis is the most popular illicit drug used in the U.S. today
True
4 Nicknames or slang names for Marijuana
Dope, Grass, Hash, Reefer, Pot, Mary Jane, and Weed
What is illegal to have in your car?
Unsealed marijuana and other cannabis products
Has Marijuana strength increased or decreased since the 1960's?
Increased, significantly. THC used to be less than 2%, now it has risen to 17-28% sometimes up to 95%.
This has worsened mental health problems and increased risk of addiction.
True or False: Individuals 18 and older can legally use cannabis
False
The legal age is 21
How long can cannabis/THC stay in the body's organs?
Weeks
What is the penalty for driving high?
DWI
Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina.
True or False: Marijuana is linked to increased performance in school
False
Sativa and Indica
A harmful chemical found in tobacco smoke
Tar
What increases when you drive under the influence of cannabis?
What three letters are used to refer to the chemical compound in cannabis that is the non-psychoactive portion of the plant?
CBD
True or False: Using Cannabis frequently is linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia or psychosis
What drug is found most frequently when testing the blood of drivers involved in motor vehicle crashes?
Cannabis
What is a short-term effect of cannabis use?
Paranoia, School Difficulties, Increased appetite, dry mouth, red eyes, increased heart rate, increased aggression, muscle relaxation, Pleasure, Delayed reaction time, Skin sensation, Altered perception, memory loss, impaired motor coordination.
Effects of Marijuana on driving performance
Delayed alertness, concentration, coordination and reaction time.
Where is cannabis grown?
United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Asia, South America, and Canada.
True or False: It's more dangerous for people over the age of 25 to smoke than it is for people under the age of 25 to smoke
False
The brain is still developing until age 25.
True or False: Synthetic cannabinoids are less likely to cause severe health effects
False
Synthetic cannabinoids are lab-made and can have a much higher concentration of THC, producing serious negative health effects. (spice, k2)
What is a long-term effect of Cannabis use?
Changes with Brain development, respiratory difficulties, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Psychiatric Disorders, Increased Risk of other substance use disorders, increased risk of heart disease, cannabis use disorder/addiction, pregnancy-related risks.
What's the safest way to drive?
Sober
What part of the sleep cycle does THC impact?
It decreases REM (rapid eye movement) sleep