True or False
Marijuana is not addictive.
FALSE --- While the intensity of withdrawal symptoms vary across drugs, marijuana stays in the body longer which creates a kind of “weaning” effect which minimizes some withdrawal symptoms
Lets get real, has anyone even ever died from marijuana?
While no one has overdosed on marijuana, studies show that those treated for marijuana addiction have a higher mortality rate than those who were addicted to cocaine or alcohol, but a lower rate for those addicted to meth and opioids related disasters.
One joint has been found to result in similar airflow obstruction as up to ___ tobacco cigarettes:
A) 4
B) 5
C) 9
D) 14
B) One joint has been found to result in similar airflow obstruction as up to 5 tobacco cigarettes.
Using marijuana is safer than drinking alcohol.
FALSE -- Marijuana causes mental impairment, which means the “directions” given the physical functions could be wrong. Additionally, mental impairment is the causative factor in many crashes, injuries, and accidents. Always keep in mind, marijuana stays in your body longer, which means these mental impairments could last longer.
Lets be real, everybody smokes weed.
No, not everybody does marijuana! In 2010, 17.4 million Americans ages 12+ reported using the drug within the past month. However, that is only 6.9% of the entire U.S. population 12+.
The potency of today’s marijuana is:
A)About the same as the marijuana from the 70s
B)A little stronger than the marijuana from the 70s
C)About 10x stronger than the marijuana from the 70s
D)At least 100x stronger than the marijuana from the 70s
C). About 10x stronger than the marijuana from the 70s.
In the Mid-1970s, average THC levels of seized marijuana were less than 1%!
It is safe to drive after using marijuana.
False --- Studies show that marijuana usage and driving are linked to a minimum of doubling the risk of a crash.
Lets be real, has anyone ever even had to go to the emergency room or had to be admitted into a drug treatment program for marijuana?
Yes! Studies show that, since the 1970s, an increased amount of individuals have been admitted into an emergency room or a drug treatment program for marijuana
This may be a fact that noBODY knows, but 1 out of ___ marijuana users will be addicted; a rate similar to alcohol.
A) 3
B) 10
C) 16
D) 40
B) 10
Marijuana is safe because it is natural.
False --- Many plants are toxic and unsafe for human use, and marijuana, even in its most natural forms, has been proven to carry both health and safety risk.
Lets be real, no one loses any intelligence levels because of marijuana.
Marijuana users have a decreased IQ rate by as much as 8 points by the age of 38 by individuals who started and stopped smoking marijuana by the age of 18. Imagine if they didn’t stop!
1 in 6 individuals who started smoking in their adolescent years will become addicted to marijuana. What drug addiction is that equivalent to?
This statistic is equivalent to cocaine.
Smoking Marijuana is safer than smoking cigarettes.
False --- Marijuana burns hotter than tobacco which creates a hotter smoke that, by common custom, is held in the lungs longer.
Marijuana smoke has 3-10 times the tar as tobacco and 4 times greater tar retention in the lungs after exhaling than a comparable tobacco cigarette.
Lets be real, it’s not like marijuana can cause something as serious as a heart attack, right?
Marijuana usage can result in a 4x greater risk of a heart attack within an hour after use.
What is the difference between mental impairment and physical impairment?
Mental impairment is subtle, whereas physical impairment is more obvious (stumbling, staggering, and slurred speech).