Interesting Facts
What's another name for marijuana?
cannabis
What are some physical effects?
Daily cough, frequent lung illness, and higher risk of lungs infections
What are gateway drugs?
A habit forming drug that may lead to use other addictive drugs
True or False: long-term marijuana use can lead to drug addiction
True
How long has marijuana been around?
12,000 years
How did Marijuana got its name?
The word marijuana comes from Mexico, but the original meaning is still an unknown name
What are some consequences of marijuana?
Problems with memory and difficult to learn something
What is dependency?
A dependent thing, especially a province controlled by another
True or false: Marijuana is linked to academic success
False
How is Marijuana consumed?
Marijuana can be smoke in blunts, joints, or in bongs and can be consumed on foods
Is Marijuana a positive effects?
Yes, it makes your pain relief, improves sleep, reduces nausea, and vomiting
How does the Marijuana work in the body?
It acts on a specific brain cell
What is eaten?
This method of consumption gives the longest lasting high
short-term marijuana smoking?
Decreased lung capacity Loss of the senses of taste and smell. Premature aging of facial skin, Bad breath.
How was marijuana first discovered?
Smoking pipes
How does the Cannabis rate the heart after smoking?
It can make the heart beat faster and can make blood pressure higher immediately
What damage does it bring to the lungs when you smoke Marijuana?
lung inflation, high inflammation of the airways, and increased resistance to oxygen.
What is increased heart rate?
20 to 50 beats per minute
What does marijuana have in Short term?
Sequel in the mouth, red eyes, tachycardia, Incoordination of movements, uncontrolled laughter, drowsiness, memory performance.
How did Marijuana get here in the United States?
By the Immigrants since the drug associated with them
How long does the effect of marijuana last?
1 to 3 hours
How does Marijuana affect our life?
Lower income, greater welfare dependence, unemployment, criminal behavior, and lower life satisfaction
What happens to your mouth when you ingest Marijuana?
Dry mouth
Effect of marijuana, pale in the short term?
Symptoms can last to 30 minutes to 6 hours
What is the main chemical of Marijuana?
Tetrahydrocannabinol