True or False
True or False: Individuals 18 and older can legally use cannabis in Minnesota.
False
21!
There are over 1,200 slang or street names for cannabis. Can you name two?
Weed, pot, grass, marijuana, Ganja, Hashish, Kush, Bud, Broccoli, Reefer, Doobie, Blunt, Mota, 420 etc.
Is someone more or less likely to develop a cannabis addiction if they start using it while their brain is still developing?
More likely
Using cannabis while the brain is developing can lead to an increase in tolerance, making addiction more likely.
True or False: Driving after using cannabis can make it harder to stay in your lane and react quickly.
True
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: The brain continues developing until around age 24 or earlier.
False
The brain is still developing until age 25 (sometimes later).
What part (region) of the brain develops first?
The back
True or False: Edibles take effect faster than smoking cannabis.
False
Driving under the influence of cannabis increases the risk of what?
The potential for a car crash
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: CBD is the psychoactive component of the cannabis plant, while THC is the non‑psychoactive component.
False
What age group has the highest rate of use in Rice County?
18–25-year-olds.
How long do the effects of inhaled cannabis—whether smoked or vaped—typically last after a single use?
They can last up to 6 hours after use; some residual effects can last up to 24 hours.
When someone is charged with a DWI, what additional consequences might they face?
Fines, jail time, license suspension, mandated education, community service (similar to those for alcohol-related DWI's).
What part of the sleep cycle does THC impact?
It decreases REM (rapid eye movement) sleep
True or False: Early cannabis use puts females at a higher risk of developing schizophrenia.
False; males have a higher risk of developing schizophrenia.
What drug is found most frequently when testing the blood of drivers involved in motor vehicle crashes?
Cannabis
Which of the following is a short-term effect of cannabis use?
A) Increased focus
B) Increased Heart Rate
C) Increased motivation
D) Improved coordination
B) Increased Heart Rate
True or False: If you're under 21, you're not legally allowed to possess or transport any form of cannabis
True
In what states is Cannabis fully illegal? (recreational and medical) *name two*
Kansas, Wyoming, Idaho, and South Carolina
True or False: Although most U.S. states have legalized cannabis, it is still considered a Schedule 1 drug and remains illegal at the federal level.
True
Where does THC get stored in the body?
Fat cells/tissues
Which of these is a long-term effect of Cannabis use?
a) Paranoia
b) Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
c) Impaired balance
d) Altered Perception
b) Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
What’s one field sobriety test an officer might use to check if a driver is impaired by cannabis?
The first two U.S. states to legalize recreational cannabis use were:
Colorado and Washington on November 6, 2012.