Cannabis Inhalation
It can be tempting to take part in what seems like a social activity, but inhaling smoke of any kind causes damage to the _________ system.
What is the Respiratory System?
Food products that have been infused (made) with cannabis. These can be homemade or prepared commercially for dispensaries.
Edibles
Cannabis use can increase blood pressure, decrease heart function, and cause irregular heart beats. True or False?
True
Chemicals released into the environment directly from burning cannabis flower or using vapes with cannabis is called...
Secondhand cannabis smoke
This is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, the chemical that makes you feel high.
What is THC?
This method is when extremely concentrated THC wax is heated either by fire or electronically in a dab pen, and the aerosol is inhaled.
What is Dabbing & Dab/ Wax Pens?
Which method takes longer to feel the effects: inhaling or ingesting? Why is it important to know how long the effects take?
What is Ingesting. To avoid consuming too much.
Your brain is developing until age ___ . Using before then runs the risk of damage becoming ________ and the likelihood of becoming addicted is higher.
25. Permanent.
Secondhand smoke can also be harmful to loved ones, including family, friends, and pets. What are two of the effects exposure can lead to?
Exposure can lead to cancer, respiratory infections, and can cause someone’s asthma to worsen, among other problems.
This is another active ingredient in cannabis, but it doesn't cause a high when taken.
What is CBD (Cannabidiol) ?
Inhaled cannabis smoke or vapor delivers THC into the lungs, where it then passes into the bloodstream and brain. How long does it take to feel these effects?
Within seconds or minutes.
It can take 30 minutes to 2 hours after ingesting cannabis to feel the effects. True or False?
True.
Cannabis alters your _____ ________. Effects include anxiety, paranoia, slowed reactions, poor memory and possible future psychiatric disorders such as Schizophrenia.
Brain Development.
The chemical residue that remains on surfaces and in dust after cannabis has been smoked.
Thirdhand smoke.
Cannabis derives from two main strains, which become three main strains when these two strains are combined into a hybrid strain. One is high in THC and the other is high in CBD. What are these strains called?
What is Sativa and Indica?
Cannabis smoke can leave up to ____ times the amount of tar as cigarettes do in your lungs.
Four.
Consuming TOO much THC can cause someone to vomit and/or feel like they are having a heart attack due to high levels of _______ experienced.
What is Anxiety?
Smoked or vaped cannabis can cause a _________ infection. Making it hard to breath.
Respiratory.
What contains most of the cancer-causing and other harmful chemicals found in tobacco smoke? Clings to your teeth fingernails, lungs, etc…
What is Tar?
Name four symptoms one may feel or experience immediately after using cannabis.
What is... (any of these answers apply)
red eyes, dry mouth, impaired motor coordination, increased heart rate, delayed reaction, increased appetite aka “munchies,” muscle relaxation, skin sensations, memory loss or inability to recall certain memories, pleasure or bliss, paranoia or fright, or altered perception of time and space.
Teens who “vape” cannabis are twice as likely to develop this serious medical condition in which a person's lungs become damaged from substances contained in vaped cannabis and other vaped products.
What is EVALI?
Full effects can peak within ____ hours after ingesting. Effects can last up to 12 hours after use. Some residual effects can last up to ____ hours.
4 hours. 24 hours.
RISK GOES DOWN ________ AFTER YOU STOP SMOKING, VAPING, or eating cannabis-infused products
IMMEDIATELY
Secondhand & thirdhand cannabis smoke and/or aerosol is not as harmful for the person who is using as it is to the people and animals around them. True or False?
False.
Your brain is developing until age ___ . Starting to use cannabis while your brain is still developing can lead to an increase in _________ , making addiction more likely.
Twenty-five. Tolerance.