Effects
What are some risks associated with marijuana use?
Stroke, heart disease, and other vascular diseases
What are the most common items used to smoke marijuana?
hand-rolled cigarettes, pipes or water pipes, or vaporizers
What is Marijuanas street name?
weed or pot
What is a similar outcome for both marijuana and alcohol use?
Impaired coordination and motor skills
What is the most common age range for marijuana use?
18-25
What are some short term effects of marijuana use?
Euphoria and Relaxation, Altered Perception, Increased Heart Rate
What plant does Marijuana come from?
Cannabis
no, but it was legalized in many states
what are the two most-well known compounds found in marijuana and how are they different?
CBD and THC- THC is the compound that gives marijuana its high, while CBD has no psychoactive effects and is often used for its potential therapeutic properties
Out of 6 people who began using marijuana before the age of 16 ended up addicted?
1 out of 6 people
What are negative effects of teen marijuana use?
Cognitive impairment, mental health issues, brain development, higher addiction risk, and academic performance
How is it typically distributed?
Why do most young people use marijuana?
Mental health, friends/peers, or media and pop culture
What is the most widely used drug?
actually this one is not marijuana, but caffeine! so stay away from your energy drinks :)
Out of 10 people who are using marijuana regularly, how many end up addicted?
3 out of 10 people
Are there more negative effects from a small amount of marijuana regularly or a large amount occasionally?
Negative effects are more commonly seen with higher, sometimes unexpectedly potent doses, or in individuals who don't use the substance regularly
What are the most common ways teens use marijuana?
when the drug is mixed in with food (edibles) such as brownies, cookies, and candies
Which rapper/ enthusiast is known for his cannabs brand called "Leafs by ___"
Snoop Dogg
How much has the THC rate increased since 1960?
4x
What is the most common treatment for Marijuana use disorder?
Cognitive behavioral therapy - helps identify and modify damaging thoughts and behaviors
What are some long term effects of marijuana use?
mental health issues and respiratory problems
What country is the majority of marijuana produced from when imported to the US?
Columbia (7/10 of importation)
What is the active ingredient making marijuana so addictive? (Hint : Starts with letter "T" and also has an abbreviation)
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
What is the worst drug to mix with marijuana?
Alcohol because both of these drugs are central nervous system depressants ad mixing them can lead to intensified effects
What percentage of 12th graders used marijuana in the last year?
30.8%