What is Cannabis?
Short Term Effects
Long Term Effects
Risks
100
Marijuana is one form of cannabis. What are 2 other (or stronger) forms?
Sinsemilla, hashish or hash oil
100
Name 2 possible short-term physical effects of marijuana use.
loss of coordination and slowed reaction time; red eye; dry mouth and throat; increased appetite; sleepiness; racing heart rate
100
Identify 2 possible long term, physical effects of using marijuana.
Increased risk of cancer Damage to lungs and airways Weakened immune system
100
Why is 'trouble with the law' a potential risk if you use marijuana/cannabis?
It is illegal unless you have permission to use it for medical reasons.
200
What is the main active ingredient in cannabis?
THC - Tetra hydrocannabinol
200
Name 2 possible non-physical, short-term effects of using marijuana.
altered perception of time, distance, space, sights...; impaired judgment and decision making; disorientation; anxiety or paranoid thoughts; problems with memory or learning; trouble thinking and problem solving
200
Identify to 2 possible long term, non-physical effects of using marijuana.
difficulty remembering things and concentrating; lack of motivation; risk of mental health problems and addiction
200
Why is it dangerous to take marijuana and drive?
Drug affects alertness, concentration, coordination and reaction time. Hard to judge distances and react quickly.
300
What type of drug is cannabis? (e.g. stimulant)
Hallucinogen and depressant
300
Not everyone who uses marijuana will feel the same way. What are 2 factors that can affect how someone will feel when they use marijuana?
previous experience, strength of drug, how drug taken, what person expects, where used, alcohol or other drug taken
300
Heavy or daily use of marijuana can affect what parts of the brain?
Parts that control memory, attention and learning.
300
What are 2 possible risks for adolescents who regularly use marijuana?
Increased risk of thoughts of suicide Increased chance of mental health problems like schizophrenia, depression Early use can lead to using drugs as way to cope and increase chance of using other drugs and of becoming dependent on drugs (addicted) Lose interest in school
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