THE IMPACT
List at least three short-term negative effects as the result of being high from marijuana?
Panic, Anxiety, Poor muscle and limb coordination, Delayed reaction times and abilities, Increased heart rate, Distorted sense perception, Red eyes.
What are some undesirable side-effects, especially when using Marijuana products that are high in THC levels?
People usually seek treatment in the ER for:
Anxiety,
Paranoia.
There have been rare cases of an extreme psychotic reaction including delusions and hallucinations
What is the psychoactive chemical in marijuana?
THC
TRUE OR FALSE: Because marijuana is legal in Massachusetts you can be in possession of it on campus if you are of legal age
FALSE - Federal laws prohibit use of marijuana on campus, regardless of state laws
What are 5 street names for marijuana?
Weed, Pot, Reefer, Grass, Dope, Ganja, Mary Jane, Hash, Herb, Aunt Mary, Skunk, and more
Name three ways your academic performance and future carrer success can be negatively impacted by using marijuana in college?
Users report less academic and career success.
Smoking marijuana impairs your memory and your ability to focus
- harder to study
- harder to be motivated
Marijuana use is statistically linked to:
- Higher likelihood of dropping out of school
- More job absences
- Poorer mental health
- More accidents, and injuries
- Lower life satisfaction
- More relationship problems
What are two ways marijuana can be used? - Give examples (don't need to list all)
Smoked: bong, joint, blunt, spliff, bowl, batty
Ingested: baked into brownies, cookies,
made into candies or other foods
Drink: can be brewed as a tea or ingested as an oil
Because marijuana produces illusions in the mind, it is classified as a:
Hallucinogen
How old do you need to be in Massachusetts to legally smoke marijuana recreationally?
21
Name two disorders that warrant a medicinal marijuana card in Massachusetts?
ALS, Cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Glaucoma, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, MS (Multiple Sclerosis), Parkinson’s Disease, Anxiety, Depression, RA, Insomnia, Anorexia
How long does marijuana stay in your body for?
1 month (or longer).
It is stored in body fat and is metabolized slowly, differently from alcohol which is water-soluble. Alcohol leaves the body (excreted) quickly (in urine or breathed out).
What is CBD? Name one thing it can be used for:
Cannabidiol. It is the component of the marijuana plant most used medicinally. You do not get high (it is not psychoactive).
-Known for anti-psychoactive effects
-Alleviate anxiety
-Anti-inflammatory properties
-Pain reliever
What are 2 short term effects of marijuana on the brain?
Altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors), Altered sense of time, Changes in mood, Impaired body movement, Difficulty with thinking and problem-solving, Impaired memory, Anxiety
Which of the following is in ordinance with the UMass policies on marijuana:
a. marijuana paraphernalia is allowed on campus
b. if you are of legal age, you can have marijuana as long as you're not smoking
c. growing marijuana is allowed if you have a medicinal marijuana card
d. none of the above
d. none of the above
What are the two compounds in marijuana responsible for almost all of it's effects?
THC and CBD
What are the dangers of smoking marijuana while you are behind the wheel of a car?
THC impairs your coordination, balance, judgement, and reaction time. It also distorts your perception of time and distance.
This is synthetic marijuana made of harmful chemicals. This is much stronger than marijuana and has caused death on the first use.
Spice or K2
What are 2 long term effects of marijuana on the brain of teens and young adults under 25 from using marijuana?
1) Impacts brain development 2) impacts how the brain builds connections 3) mental health implications (paranoia, anxiety) 4) alterations in brain chemistry
Penalties of possession depend on which three (3) considerations?
1) How much is in your possession
2) Which state you are in, and state laws
3) Whether or not there is intent to distribute
What are some problems with edibles?
When a person smokes pot, THC quickly moves into the bloodstream, and the blood carries it quickly to the brain. When a person ingests foods containing THC, the body absorbs it more slowly, and users only feel marijuana's effects after 30 minutes to 1 hour. People who dont know this consume more of the edible thinking they have not taken enough.
Q: Why is it important to know the characteristics of the strain of marijuana you are consuming?
A: Different strains have different concentrations of THC and CBD.
Because different strains have different concentrations of THC and CBD.
For example, most modern strains, are selectively bred to have a high THC content because that’s what most customers are after.
Because different strains have different concentrations of THC and CBD.
For example, most modern strains, are selectively bred to have a high THC content because that’s what most customers are after.
Today THC concentration can range from 12%-80%. Just for comparison, the Marijuana smoked in the 60’s had a THC 0f 8% (that’s why it was called “weed”!)
So in a very real sense, what people are consuming today is not really even the same drug!!
True or False?
Its unlikely that a person will fail a drug test or get high from passive exposure by inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke.
True.
While it is possible, it is unlikely.
Studies show that very little THC is released in the air when a person exhales. Unless people are in an enclosed room, breathing in lots of smoke for hours on close range, they aren't likely to fail a drug test. Even if some THC was found in the blood, it would not be enough to fail a drug test.
Can someone overdose on Marijuana?
No.
In Massachusetts, how much marijuana (for personal use and plants) can someone have in their own residence?
Up to 10 oz in the home, up to 6 plants
Truth or Myth?
"Marijuana is natural and therefore is safe"
This idea is misleading. Cyanide comes from a plant. There are also many deadly poisons that come from plants. It is important to be knowledgeable about possible health risks before you use ANY substance, including marijuana.