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True or False: Cannabis is the most popular illicit drug used in the U.S. today
True
Common names for cannabis
Weed, pot, grass, marijuana.
Using cannabis while your brain is still developing can lead to?
An increase in tolerance, making addiction more likely.
What's the safest way to drive?
Sober
Has Cannabis strength increased or decreased since the 1970's?
Increased, significantly. THC concentration used to be between 3-5% now it has risen to 20%, sometimes up to 80-90%.
This has worsened mental health problems and increased risk of addiction.
True or False: Individuals 18 and older can legally use cannabis in Minnesota.
False
The legal age is 21
What part of the brain develops first?
The back
A side effect that leads to a person hearing, feeling, or seeing things that appear real but only exist in their mind
Hallucinations
What is the penalty for driving high?
DWI
In what states is Cannabis illegal?
Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina.
True or False: Cannabis use is linked to increased performance in school
False
How long can cannabis/THC stay in your system?
Up to 30 days.
It can range from 1-30 days depending on how much you are using and how often.
How long do effects from inhaled cannabis smoke or vapor last?
They can last up to 6 hours after use; some residual effects can last up to 24 hours.
What increases when you drive under the influence of cannabis?
The potential for a car accident
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: It's considered drug dependency if a person's drug use is continuous and begins to interfere with their daily life.
True
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.
What is illegal to have in your car?
Unsealed marijuana and other cannabis products
Do Marijuana and Cannabis mean the same thing?
No, Cannabis refers to all products derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. Marijuana refers to parts of or products from Cannabis sativa that contain substantial amounts of THC.
True or False: It's more dangerous for people over the age of 25 to use cannabis than it is for people under the age of 25 to use cannabis.
False
The brain is still developing until age 25.
What population has the highest rate of use?
18–25-year-olds.
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.
Effects of cannabis on driving performance
Delayed alertness, concentration, coordination and reaction time.
What part of the sleep cycle does THC impact?
It decreases REM (rapid eye movement) sleep