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
THC
Panic, Anxiety, Poor muscle and limb coordination, Delayed reaction times and abilities, An initial liveliness, Increased heart rate, Distorted sense perception, Red eyes
Weed, Pot, Reefer, Grass, Dope, Ganja, Mary Jane, Hash, Herb, Aunt Mary, Skunk, and more
Because marijuana produces illusions in the mind, it is called a(n)
Ingested - baked into brownies, cookies, etc.
Made into candies or other foods
Drink - can be brewed as a tea or ingested as an oil
How can smoking pot on the weekend affect your academic performance at school?
Smoking marijuana impairs your memory and your ability to focus
- harder to study
- harder to be motivated
What are 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
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
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
How many strains are there of cannabis? Bonus 200 if you can name them!
There are three distinct types of cannabis plant that are grown for their psychoactive content. These are Cannabis indica, Cannabis sativa and Cannabis ruderalis.
Impacts brain development, impacts how the brain builds connections, mental health implications (paranoia, anxiety), alterations in brain chemistry
This is synthetic marijuana made of harmful chemicals. This is much stronger than marijuana and has caused death on the first use.
What are the dangers of smoking marijuana while you are behind the wheel of a car?
Marijuana impairs your coordination, balance, judgement, and reaction time. It also distorts your perception of time and distance.
Up to 10 oz in the home, up to 6 plants
Cerebellum, basal ganglia, hypothalamus, amygdala, pain receptors
Cannabidiol - A part of the marijuana plant most commonly used medicinally.
-Known for anti-psychoactive effects
-Alleviate anxiety
-Anti-inflammatory properties
-Pain reliever
Q: Why is it important to know the different strains of cannabis? Bonus 100 if you can explain what each of them does.
A: Each strain has a different effect on your body and mind. Sativa stimulates brain activity, while Indica loosens your body. Ruderalis used to grow as a wild breed, but is now being brought indoors to influence hybrid varieties of marijuana. Ruderalis has a naturally low concentration of THC