What is it/History
Growth/why people use
Stats/Addiction
Form/Effects
Tolerance/Misconceptions
100

What is it?

A plant derived from cannabis.

100

True or false?

Most Americans now support legal marijuana use.

True!

100

What age range has the highest rates of use?

Adults (20-24)

100

What is the cognitive effect of marijuana.

Cognitive: Difficulty with thinking, attention, and decision-making.

100

True or false: Most teens do use cannabis.

False!

200

What type of drug is it?

Psychoactive

200

Name one state that have seen major economic boosts from cultivation, retail, and tourism. 

California, Colorado, and Michigan

200

Name 2 reasons people might use according to the presentation.

  • Cope with stress, trauma, or sadness
  • Escape boredom or anxiety
  • Feel in control when life feels out of control
  • Connect socially if they feel isolated
200

Name 3 specific forms of marijuana.

  • Dried flower (bud)
  • Edibles
  • Vape oils or cartridges
  • Topicals
  • Tinctures
  • Concentrates (like wax, shatter, or hash)
200

True or false: marijuana is the only safe drug because it is natural.

False!

300

What was the use of it in Jamestown?

Rope.

300

As of 2025, the majority of states permit medical marijuana, and more than __ allow recreational sales.

20

300

One type of addiction recovery.

  • Therapy (like CBT — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — to change thought patterns)
  • Support networks (friends, family, groups)
  • Healthier coping tools (exercise, art, journaling, mindfulness)
300

What are Tinctures 

Liquid extracts dropped under the tongue for quick, controlled effects.

300

Describe marijuana tolerance. 

Tolerance happens when someone needs more marijuana (THC) over time to feel the same effects they once got from smaller amounts.

400

Who brought it and why?

the spaniards as a source of fiber

400

Why do adults (30-49) mainly use marijuana products?

Many use it for relaxation or stress relief, often recreationally or medically.

400

What PERCENT of adults report daily use?

7%

400

What is most often the use of topical marijuana?

Often used for pain relief on the skin without getting “high.”

400

Name 3 withdrawal symptoms.


    • Irritability
    • Sleep problems
    • Decreased appetite
    • Anxiety or mood swings
    • Cravings
500

Name the 3 main strands

Indica

Sativa

Ruderalis

500

What occupational field shows higher use?

Creative fields (like art, music, tech)

500

Describe addiction and dependence

  • Dependence: your body gets used to a substance (you feel withdrawal when you stop).
  • Addiction: your mind and behavior revolve around it — even when it causes problems.
500

Describe aspects of mental and physical effects of marijuana.

  • Mental/Perceptual: Altered sense of time, feeling relaxed or euphoric, increased anxiety, paranoia, or panic.
  • Physical: Impaired coordination and slower reaction times, increased heart rate, red eyes, and increased appetite.
500

When do withdrawal symptoms begin to fade.

Most symptoms peak within the first week and fade after about 1–2 weeks.

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