Massachusetts Laws
How old do you have to be to purchase Marijuana Legally in Massachusetts?
21+
What plant does marijuana come from?
Cannabis
Which organ is effected the most from smoking marijuana?
The Brain
True or False: Everything you see online about marijuana is true.
False
What is the marijuana type that people use for treatment?
Medical
What is it called when you get arrested for smoking marijuana while driving?
DUI (Driving Under The Influence)
What is the main chemical that gets you high?
THC
What is a short term effect on brain or body?
Focus, memory, thinking skills
Is it a myth or fact: Marijuana can’t hurt you because it’s natural.
Myth
What marijuana do people smoke for personal use?
Recreational
What is the law for having marijuana in your car?
It must be sealed shut - Under an Ounce
What is the chemical in marijuana that treats pain?
CBD
What can happen to your heart rate from smoking marijuana?
Increases
Why might movies or music sometimes show drug use in a positive way?
To seem cool or for entertainment, not education
What college did Mr. Medeiros graduate from?
Bridgewater State University
What year did Massachusetts legalize Recreational Marijuana?
2016
What is another word to describe marijuana?
Weed, Bud, Cannabis, Pot, Grass
How can marijuana affect your ability to drive or ride a bike?
It slows reaction time and focus.
What kind of sources should you trust for facts about drugs?
Government, doctors, teachers, school counselor
What year did they build Keith Middle School?
2006
How much marijuana can you have legally in your home?
up to 10 oz
What does THC stand for?
tetrahydrocannabinol
What system in your body helps control emotions and thinking and can be affected by drugs?
Nervous system
What kind of drug is MArijuana classified as?
Schedule 1 controlled substance
What year did Massachusetts decriminalize marijuana?
2008